PRESS RELEASE
October 29, 2024 – The 2024 sailing season for the Chi-Cheemaun officially closed on October 20. A crowd warmly welcomed the ferry back to the Owen Sound harbour on October 21 where she will remain stationed for the winter.
The Chi-Cheemaun had an incredible 2024 sailing year which saw a 2.35 per cent increase in the number of vehicles carried and a 2.86 per cent increase in passengers for a total of 68,087 vehicles and 186,866 passengers. The season was packed with musicians, guest speakers, and fun-filled events celebrating and saluting her 50th anniversary. Only one sailing was cancelled due to weather.
The Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) applauds the exemplary crew and staff for their dedication, commitment, and care for passengers, safety, and the operation of the Chi-Cheemaun.
For the 2025 sailing season, OSTC will continue to bring back beloved cruises such as the spring and fall repositioning cruises, Play for Passage program, and much more.
Reservations will reopen in March 2025. Daily sailings will start May 2 and continue until October 2025.
About the Chi-Cheemaun:
As one of the most recognizable ferries in Canada, the Chi-Cheemaun continues to be an integral symbol of Georgian Bay, and has carried an estimated 10 million passengers, three million vehicles, and has completed 24,000 voyages between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island since 1974.
