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 walk-on passage for First Nation Individuals on June 21st:

• In recognition of this day, Owen Sound Transportation Company is offering First Nation individuals free passage onboard the Chi-Cheemaun on June 21st.
• Please note:
  • Certificate of Indian Status must be provided upon check-in.
  • Passage is only free for that individual boarding.

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: