Wolfe Island
Wolfe Islander III
The primary reliance for mobility of the residents and visitors is by ferry. The Wolfe Islander III is provincially owned and has a capacity of 55 cars. It traverses the St. Lawrence River from the Kingston Terminal at Ontario and Barrack Street to the Dawson’s Point Dock.
Kingston Traffic Camera
Wolfe Islander IV
Stay up to date on the construction of the Wolfe Islander IV. You can see the latest posts from the ship builder.
| From Wolfe Island | From Kingston |
|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:30 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:30 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:30 AM | 2:00 AM |
Wolfe Island Ferry Docking Improvements
Morrison Hershfield Limited has been retained by the Ministry of Transportation to complete the Detail Design for Wolfe Island Ferry Dock Improvements. They have supplied a website which provides details on the project.
Please review the Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment
Simcoe Islands
Runs on demand and takes about 10 minutes per crossing. Goes from Wolfe Island to Simcoe Island.
Simcoe Island Ferry Hours
The Ferry Runs on Demand Between the Following Hours:
Monday to Thursday – 5:45 a.m. to 12:15 a.m.
Friday – 5:45 a.m. to 1:15 a.m.
Saturday – 6:00 a.m. to 1:15 a.m.
Sunday – 6:00 a.m. to 12:15 a.m.
Transient Fares: Walk on – $1.00 per trip Single Car – $6.00 round trip Truck – $15.00 round trip
Ferry Cell Number: 613-484-3421
| Depart from Wolfe Island | Depart from Cape Vincent |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM |
| 8:45 | 9:00 |
| 9:45 | 10:00 |
| 10:45 | 11:00 |
| 12:15 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 1:40 | 2:00 |
| 2:45 | 3:00 |
| 3:45 | 4:00 |
| 4:45 | 5:00 |
| 5:45 | 6:00 |
| 7:00 | 7:30 |
Rates:
Rates apply for vehicles and passengers.
Howe Island
Howe Island has access to the Mainland by two Ferries
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Frontenac Howe Islander Dock – County Ferry
2 Howe Island Drive (Mainland side) Terminal Traffic Camera
County Ferry (Island side) Terminal Traffic Camera
Departs from the base of Joyceville Road connecting to Howe Island Drive on the west end. Operates on demand and takes approximately 8 minutes per crossing. It is run by the County of Frontenac in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation.
Click here for more information on using the ferry
ETS Marine Manager: (613) 542-4959
Fees shall only be collected when vehicles are coming onto Howe Island from either the County or Township operated ferry.
| Pass Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Annual pass for a single vehicle | $275.00 |
| One additional annual pass for a single vehicle in same name | **$80.00 |
| Discounted annual pass for a single vehicle (65+) | *$248.50 |
| Discounted additional annual pass for a single vehicle in the same name | *$73.00 |
| Two way trip for single vehicle | $8.00 |
| Two way trip for single vehicle with trailer in tow | $17.00 |
| Additional charges for annual pass holder with trailer in tow | $8.00 |
| Two way trip for any heavy vehicle | $17.00 |
| Replacement fee per annual pass | $25.00 |
| Trailer pass (Island resident who has purchased a vehicle pass) | $275.00 |
| Cyclist | $2.00 |
* These discounted fees apply to applicants who can show documentation indicating that they are 65 years of age or older during 2023.
** A second pass for $80.00 will only be available if the second vehicle involved is registered to:
The same individual who purchased the first full-price 2023 annual pass.
An individual who is married to or is in a common-law relationship with the full-price 2023 annual pass purchaser.
The dependent child under the age of 18 of a full-price 2023 annual pass purchaser or the full-price pass purchaser’s married or common-law spouse.
The dependent child over the age of 18 of a full-price 2023 annual pass purchaser or the full-price pass purchaser’s married or common-law spouse, only if the dependent child has both the same permanent address as the full-price 2021 annual pass purchaser and is attending school full-time.
Howe Islander Dock –Township (Foot) Ferry
2991 Howe Island Drive
Township Ferry (Island side)Terminal Traffic Camera
Departs from the base of Howe Island Drive to the mainland just west of Gananoque. Operates on demand and takes approximately 3 minutes per crossing. It is run by the Township of Frontenac Islands in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation. Hours of Operation Daily from 6:30 am to midnight 30 min break daily at 11:15am and 7:15 pm.
Regular maintenance occurs on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
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