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.
Amherst Island Ferry
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 ticket
Please note that the transition period only applies to the bulk tickets. All other fare categories will increase effective May 1, 2025.Amherst Island ferry fares - effective May 1, 2025
| Fare Category | Fare |
| Car, truck under 1 ton, van, farm tractor or small school bus | $10.50 |
| RV, car with trailer, large vehicle needing up to 2 spaces or large school bus | $21.00 |
| Large vehicles, trailers or equipment needing more than 2 spaces | $10.50 per space |
| Motorcycle | $3.00 |
| Bicycle | $2.00 |
| Pedestrian | No charge |
| Bulk ticket - 25 ticket package | $105.00 |
Ferry service information
Millhaven Wharf
5604 Bath Road, Milhaven
Stella Wharf
1 Stella Forty Foot Road
Operations
From Stella
The ferry departs on the hour running from 6 a.m. until 1 a.m.
From Millhaven
The ferry departs on the half-hour running from 6:30 a.m. until 1:30 a.m.
Crossing time
The crossing time is 20 minutes and the ferry will not be held for late arrivals.
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.
| Amherst Island ferry fares - effective May 1, 2025 | |
| Fare Category | Fare |
| Car, truck under 1 ton, van, farm tractor or small school bus | $10.50 |
| RV, car with trailer, large vehicle needing up to 2 spaces or large school bus | $21.00 |
| Large vehicles, trailers or equipment needing more than 2 spaces | $10.50 per space |
| Motorcycle | $3.00 |
| Bicycle | $2.00 |
| Pedestrian | No charge |
| Bulk ticket - 25 ticket package | $105.00 |
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.
- Pay attention to ferry crew and follow any instructions
- Don't use your cell phone when embarking or disembarking
- Maximum overhead clearance of 13 feet – contact the ferry office to discuss
Passenger terminal buildings in Millhaven and Stella were opened for public use on February 28, 2022. The passenger terminal buildings provide passenger & staff facilities including restrooms, waiting areas and offices.
The redeveloped terminals also provide a paved parking area, bike racks and pedestrian sidewalks.
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.
Contact Us
Loyalist Township
Box 70, 263 Main Street
Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0
Tel: 613-386-7351
info@loyalist.ca
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