Full Reservations: includes all vehicles

Spring: May 2 - June 19 - all sailing times
Summer: June 20 - Sept 1 - first and last sailing times only
Fall: Sept 2 - Oct 19 - all sailing times

Limited Reservations: limited to single vehicles not exceeding 8.5' in height

Summer: June 20 -Sept 1 - middle sailing times only
See Priority Passage

Sailing Dates: Early May to Mid-October, 2008
Schedules and fares subject to change without notice.
Click here for Schedules.

• Book by phone/fax/e-mail
• Priority Passage
• General Information
• Safety Regulations
• Reservation Procedures

• Limited reservations now accepted on middle-sailing times (refer to yellow highlights on our schedule)
• Arrive at check-in at least 30 minutes prior to sailing (versus standard 1 hour).
• Vehicles must be single units and must not exceed 8.5' in height.
• Reservations limited and subject to demand and loading procedures.
• $20 additional fee, non-refundable charge. - Discounts not available.

*Priority Passage now available from June 20 - September 1 on middle sailing times. Limited reservations available, so book early. You must arrive at the dock at least 30 minutes in advance; otherwise reservation is void.

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Check-in: Person holding reservations must check-in at vehicle ticket booth at least ONE HOUR prior to sailing time, or space will not be held.

Cancellations: Reservations must be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to sailing time or full vehicle fare will be charged. Cancellations can be made at either ferry terminal or by calling 1-800-265-3163.

Wheelchair: Limited wheelchair and elevator service are available; please advise ticket agent on arrival if such services are required. Note: Some motorized wheelchairs may not fit and a transfer wheelchair may be necessary.
Please call ahead if bringing a motorized wheelchair.

Pets: Pets are allowed in the vehicle and in designated areas of the outside deck of the ship. Please ask a crew member for direction.

Buses: Buses must make advanced resersvations.

Trucks: Trucks requiring overweight highway permits cannot be accepted for passage. Wide-load highway permits are charged for half fare extra above normal rates. Some restrictions and additional fees apply, please call for details.

Security: Vehicles are loaded and unloaded at owner’s risk.

We now offer a smoke free environment

Owen Sound Transportation Company assumes no responsibility for contents of any vehicle or for the security of or damage caused to or by vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles for any reason while aboard the ship.

CROSSING TIME: Approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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Warning: Customers must declare additional fuel containers upon arrival at the dock. Transport Canada safety regulations prohibit the carriage of gasoline and propane in excess of the following quantities:

Recreational Vehicles: Not more than two cylinders of propane safely secured to the vehicle in an upright position with valves closed and tagged.

Automobiles: Not more than one 25 litre container of gasoline.

Motorboats: Not more than two portable 25 litre containers.

All persons must vacate vehicle deck during crossing.

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Vehicle reservations are recommended for all sailings. Note limited reservations available on those marked with an asterisk. Reservations by phone: 1 800 265 3163 or online by using a valid Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card.

Owen Sound Transportation Company (519) 376-6601
Tobermory Terminal (519) 596-2510
South Baymouth Terminal (705) 859-3161

Reservations:

Telephone: 1-800-265-3163 (French available from April to October)
Fax: 1-519-376-6384
E-Mail

Hours of Operation:
Spring/Fall
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Summer
6 am to 10 pm

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