MS Chi-Cheemaun Ferry
MS Chi-Cheemaun
A large car ferry between Tobermory and South Baymouth, taking about 1 hour and 45 minutes. It is the classic way to reach the island.
The Chi-Cheemaun, whose name means "big canoe" in Ojibwe, carries about 600 passengers and 240 vehicles. It sails between Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula and South Baymouth at the southern tip of Manitoulin Island, a voyage of about 1 hour and 45 minutes across the junction of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. The deck offers wide views, and there is a restaurant on board. The service runs seasonally, and vehicle space is tight in summer, so book in advance through the Owen Sound Transportation website. The small village at South Baymouth has a beach and shops.
Opening hours
Seasonal; 2–4 departures daily (check official timetable)
Nearby sights
- Lake Mindemoya & Treasure Island
- Assiginack Museum & SS Norisle
- Providence Bay Beach
- Cup and Saucer Trail
- Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
- Ten Mile Point Lookout
- Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory & Cultural Festival
- McLean's Mountain Lookout