Thank you to everyone who joined us for our sold-out Spring Repositioning Cruise last Thursday, May 1, 2025. This cherished annual tradition marked the exciting start of the MS Chi-Cheemaun’s sailing season!
During our 4 ½ hour journey from Owen Sound Harbour to Tobermory, we sounded the horn as a traditional salute while passing Neyaashiinigmiing, in recognition of community member Donald Keeshig, who named the Chi-Cheemaun, meaning Big Canoe in Ojibway.
This year, we were thrilled to have the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation – Health Centre onboard as the selected non-profit organization to fundraise during this special voyage.
Our special musical guest, Moondance, featuring Kevin Moyse and Karen May, provided live entertainment that added an enchanting touch to our journey.
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Join us for one of our daily trips between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island from May 2 to October 26!
To make reservations, please call 1-800-265-3163 or visit ontarioferries.com
Travel in good spirits!
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Pictures from our cruise:
Above: Boarding the Chi-Cheemaun at Owen Sound Harbour.
Above: Captain Yasser Elkhodiry (left) speaking with Director of Operations, Kerry Adams (former Captain of the Chi-Cheemaun)
Above: Our musical guest, Moondance with Kevin Moyse (left), Karen May (middle).
Invited to play for several songs was OSTC’s Director of Operations, Kerry Adams (right).
Above: Once a year, OSTC selects two local not-for-profit organizations as the sponsored parties of the Spring and Fall Repositioning Cruises. The selected organizations receive a portion of ticket sales from their respective cruise and have the opportunity to fundraise onboard. Chippewas of Nawash – Health Centre was selected as the fundraisers onboard for our Spring Cruise.
Above: Front, left to right: OSTC’s Kerry Adams (Director of Operations), Richard Stivrins (Board Director), Chippewas of Nawash Health Manager Cynthia Porter, James Hepple (OSTC Board Director) and Jude Macdonald (OSTC-Chi-Cheemaun’s Chief Steward).
Above: Disembarking from Tobermory.