Amherst Island Ferry
Amherst Islander II Update - March 21, 2024
A daily ferry service runs between Millhaven and Amherst Island.
- From Stella on the hour 6:00am to 1:00am
- From Millhaven on the half hour 6:30am to 1:30am
Millhaven Wharf - 5604 Bath Road, Milhaven
Stella Wharf - I Stella Forty Foot Road
New ferry updates - Amherst Islander II
Ferry Update - May 5, 2023 Video of Amherst Islander II moving to Stella
Video of New Amherst Islander II ferry en route to Stella Dock
Ferry service information
Schedule for the Frontenac II |
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The 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. A mask or face covering is recommended during the fare collection process. 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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Regular ferry maintenance is usually scheduled in advance and advertised. Check local newspapers, social media, ferry dock signs, our website and household mailings. Prolonged unexpected breakdowns are announced on local radio. |
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Restrictions |
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Terminal buildings |
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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. |
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Amherst Island dock construction project |
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The Ministry of Transportation has built new ferry docks at Stella and Millhaven. Rankin Construction provides the most up-to-date project information and you can also check the project's |
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Ontario's new ferries |
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The province is supplying two larger, more energy efficient ferries to service Amherst Island and Wolfe island. Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands built the new ferries in Romania. In October 2021, the two new ferries, Amherst Islander II and Wolfe Islander IV, arrived in Canada and are moored at Picton Terminals, in Picton, Ontario, until they are placed in service. Video of new ferries - delivery in OntarioDamen Shipyards produced a short video documenting the delivery of the new ferries in Ontario. The new ferry moved to Stella docks in early February 2023 for crew training. MTO have announced that the Amherst Islander II is expected to be in service by the spring of 2023. |
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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. |
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