Fare increase effective May 1, 2025
Increase to ferry fares
As part of the Township's 2025 Fees and Charges By-law, Council has approved an increase to ferry fares, which will take effect on May 1, 2025. The fare increase will be rolled out during a transition period from May 1 to June 2, 2025.
Transition period for existing bulk tickets
Please note that the transition period only applies to the bulk tickets. All other fare categories will increase effective May 1, 2025.
May 1, 2025
New bulk ticket packages (white tickets) will be available for purchase effective May 1, 2025. To help transition to the new fare structure, salmon-coloured tickets purchased before May 1, 2025, will continue to be accepted until June 2, 2025, following which a fare difference will apply.
June 2, 2025
Effective June 2, 2025, passengers will be required to use white tickets or pay a fare difference of $0.20 when redeeming salmon-coloured tickets. When paying the fare difference, electronic payment is preferred where possible. As of June 2, 2025, no other coloured tickets except salmon and white will be accepted.
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Car, truck under 1 ton, van, farm tractor or small school bus |
$10.50 |
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RV, car with trailer, large vehicle needing up to 2 spaces or large school bus |
$21.00 |
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Large vehicles, trailers or equipment needing more than 2 spaces |
$10.50 per space |
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Motorcycle |
$3.00 |
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Bicycle |
$2.00 |
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Pedestrian |
No charge |
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Bulk ticket - 25 ticket package |
$105.00 |
Ferry service information
Wharf locations
Millhaven Wharf - 5604 Bath Road, Milhaven
Stella Wharf - I Stella Forty Foot Road
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From StellaThe ferry departs on the hour running from 6 a.m. until 1 a.m. From MillhavenThe ferry departs on the half-hour running from 6:30 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. Crossing timeThe crossing time is 20 minutes and the ferry will not be held for late arrivals. |
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Fares |
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Electronic payments are accepted for the onboard purchase of single fares and bulk ticket books. Please have your debit/credit card or mobile device ready for payment upon boarding. Payment may be made using VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Interac, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. The use of the tap method for electronic payment is preferred.
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Information |
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Ferry Office Hours Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays only
Telephone: 613-386-7351, ext. 400. Service updates will also be posted on the Amherst Island Ferry's social media accounts. |
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Maintenance and breakdowns |
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Register to receive ferry service notifications via text, phone call or email. Service alerts are delivered via the Township's emergency notification provider, Code Red. Regular ferry maintenance is usually scheduled in advance and communicated via notifications, the Amherst Island Ferry Facebook and X/Twitter social media accounts, ferry dock signs, and the Township website. |
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Restrictions |
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Terminal buildings |
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The redeveloped terminals also provide a paved parking area, bike racks and pedestrian sidewalks. |
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Emergencies |
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In the event of an emergency, the ferry will prioritize emergency vehicles. This may include the removal of vehicles to make room for emergency vehicles and could mean returning to the mainland mid-trip before resuming the normal schedule. |
Passenger terminal buildings in Millhaven and Stella provide passenger & staff facilities including restrooms, waiting areas and offices.New ferry updates - Amherst Islander II
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Video of New Amherst Islander II ferry en route to Stella Dock
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