INFORMATION FOR LOCAL
INDIGENOUS ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS
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National Indigenous Peoples Day:
- Saturday, June 21, 2025
Location:
- Selling merchandise directly onboard the Chi-Cheemaun or contact us to provide items for our onboard gift shop with the potential to sell during our entire sailing season.
Region:
- Local Indigenous Arts & Crafts Vendors from Neyaashiinigmiing, Saugeen, Bruce Peninsula, Grey-Bruce County, and Manitoulin Island.
Example of items that are permitted:
- Arts, crafts, collectible items, ribbon skirts, moccasins, earrings, dreamcatchers, etc.
Items not permitted:
- Cannabis, tobacco, and alcohol.
How to Register:
- Contact Jude and Nahleena at info@ontarioferries.com or call 519-376-8740 Ext 0.
Registration Closes:
- June 11, at 4pm EST
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Free Passage for Indigenous Peoples
- In recognition of this day, Indigenous peoples will receive free passage aboard the Chi-Cheemaun on June 21. Passage is only free for that individual boarding. Vehicles will be charged.
Parking at Terminal:
- Please note Indigenous Arts and Crafts Vendors registered for this event may park for free.
- Otherwise, parking is $10 daily at terminals.
Vehicle Fares
- All vehicles travelling onboard (including Indigenous Arts and Craft Vendors vehicles) will be charged.
- Please note, passengers and vendors must vacate the vehicle deck during passage and are not permitted to visit car for any reason.
- For more information about fares visit: https://www.ontarioferries.com/ms-chi-cheemaun/fares/
Chi-Cheemaun Sailing Schedule for June 21, 2025:
