Pelee Island Transportation Service

09/16/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE: Starting Thursday, September 19th all mainland operations will be from the port of Kingsville; located at 25 Dock Road.

08/27/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE for August 30th to September 2nd: It's Labour Day Weekend!! Please be aware that with higher traffic volumes this weekend reservations for ALL walk-on passengers are required to secure passage and ensure check-in can be completed in a timely manner. Please allow extra time for checking-in to assure smooth sailing!

08/09/2024

Travel Alert!
For more information please call 1-800-661-2220 or visit: www.ontarioferries.com

Port of Leamington / Leamington Terminal Address
500 Erie Street South
Leamington, ON N8H 3E5

08/09/2024

SCHEDULE UPDATE for Friday, August 9th. Today’s 18:00 departure from Pelee Island and 20:30 departure from Sandusky have been cancelled. The MV Pelee Islander will depart Pelee Island at 17:45 for Leamington and depart Leamington at 19:30 for Pelee Island. Agents will contact affected passengers.

08/01/2024

Travel Alert!
Passengers are reminded that all mainland departures are from the Port of LEAMINGTON until further notice. Leamington is hosting Hogs for Hospice this weekend so passengers should allow extra travel time as traffic will be heavy and parking will fill up fast. Reservations are required for all sailings. Please visit our website at ontarioferries.com or call 1-800-661-2220 for more information.

07/30/2024

Update: Attention All Travellers Taking the MV Pelee Islander Ferry to Sandusky, Ohio - USA

CDC has revised rules that apply to dogs entering the United States starting August 1, 2024

Links:
CDC Dog Import Form: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/dog-import-form-instructions.html

For more information, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/

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This information has been posted on our website:
https://www.ontarioferries.com/update-august-1-2024-revised-cdc-rules-will-apply-to-dogs-entering-the-united-states/

07/25/2024

TRAVEL ALERT: Due to dredging operations in Kingsville Harbour, ALL Mainland SAILINGS will be from the port of LEAMINGTON until further notice. Updates will be posted regularly and please check your email for port departure information prior to your reserved sailing date.

07/22/2024

Effective Immediately – Due to a safety risk of fire, 2017-2021 Chrysler PHEV Pacificas affected by the battery fire recall issued by Stellantis on July 18, 2024, will not be permitted to sail on our vessels until the recall repairs are completed. If you were planning to sail with one of the affected vehicles, please call 1-800-661-2220 for more options. To check if your vehicle is affected, please go to recalls.mopar.com and enter your VIN #.”

Search vehicle recall information by VIN or sign in to your Mopar® account to see recall information related to your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram vehicle

07/16/2024

Attention All Travellers Taking the MV Pelee Islander Ferry to Sandusky, Ohio - USA

*August 1, 2024* New CDC Rules will Apply to Dogs Entering the United States. Visit the CDC website to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html
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This information has also been posted on our website: https://www.ontarioferries.com/august-1-2024-new-cdc-rules-will-apply-to-dogs-entering-the-united-states/

On August 1, 2024, new CDC rules will apply to dogs entering the United States. These rules apply to all dogs, including […]

07/16/2024

TRAVEL ALERT: Ironman competition in Sandusky, Ohio will cause road closures this weekend. PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TRAVEL TIME TO ENSURE YOU DON’T MISS YOUR RESERVATION. For further information, please visit www.CityofSandusky.com/IRONMAN.

The half-ironman event consists of a 1.2-mile swim in the Sandusky Bay, a 56-mile bike through rural farmland roads of Erie and Sandusky Counties, and a 13.1-mile run through the historic Kilbourne Plat of Sandusky.

07/16/2024

SCHEDULE UPDATE for Tuesday, July 16th. Due to weather conditions, the MV Pelee Islander's sailings departing Pelee Island at 0900 and departing Leamington at 1100 have been cancelled. Agents will contact affected passengers.

07/15/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE: Until September 2nd, Pelee Island Transportation Services phone lines will be available until 7pm daily for reservations.

07/03/2024

Attention All Travellers Taking Pelee Islander Ferry to Sandusky, Ohio - USA

*August 1, 2024* New CDC Rules will Apply to Dogs Entering the United States.

Visit the CDC website to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html

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This information has also been posted on our website: https://www.ontarioferries.com/august-1-2024-new-cdc-rules-will-apply-to-dogs-entering-the-united-states/

06/27/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE for June 28th to July 1st: Happy Canada Day Weekend!! Please be aware that with higher traffic volumes this weekend reservations for ALL walk-on passengers are required to secure passage and ensure check-in can be completed in a timely manner. Please allow extra time for checking-in to assure smooth sailing!

06/26/2024

SCHEDULE UPDATE for Wednesday, June 26th: The MV Pelee Islander 2 will depart Leamington today at 10:00, 14:00, and 18:00. It will depart Pelee Island today at 12:00, 16:00, and 20:00.

06/25/2024

SCHEDULE UPDATE for Tuesday, June 25th: Due to mechanical issues the 18:00 departure from Leamington and the 20:00 departure from Pelee Island have been cancelled. The MV Pelee Islander will depart Leamington Wednesday, June 26th at 0700 and Pelee Island at 0900. Agents will contact affected passengers. Update on tomorrow’s sailing schedule at 10:00.

06/25/2024

SCHEDULE UPDATE for Tuesday, June 25th: Due to weather conditions, the MV Pelee Islander’s 1100 departure from Leamington, 1300 departure from Pelee Island to Sandusky, and 1530 departure from Sandusky to Pelee Island have been cancelled. Agents will contact affected passengers.

06/17/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE for Monday, June 17th: All systems have been restored. To make reservations, please call 1-800-661-2220 or visit

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06/16/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE for Sunday, June 16th: Due to unforeseen technical challenges, phone payment and the online reservation system are down. Please attempt, if possible, to place future bookings once the system has been restored. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Update to follow once systems are restored.

06/14/2024

Walk on Passengers and Passengers with Bicycles should make reservations in advance. If you arrive at the terminal with no reservation, you risk not being able to sail. Reservations are time consuming and there may not be enough time to make your reservation. Please book online at www.ontarioferries.com or call 1-800-661-2220 for reservations.

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06/13/2024

We have an exciting job opening: Seasonal Reservation/Ticket Agent on Pelee Island. This job posting closes on June 26, 2024. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your application by visiting our website at: secure.collage.co/jobs/ontarioferries/45867.

The Ticket/Reservation Agent is responsible for safely and efficiently performing the daily ferry operations at the between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island.

06/07/2024

SCHEDULE UPDATE for Friday, June 7th: Due to weather, all MV Pelee Islander sailings today are tentative. Today’s 1400 departure from Pelee Island for Sandusky, Ohio, and 1630 departure from Sandusky have been cancelled. The MV Pelee Islander 2 schedule remains as posted. Agents will contact affected passengers.

05/31/2024

Travel Advisory: This weekend is Ohio Bike Week. Please allow extra time for travel as there will be traffic congestion and possible road closures. Please be reminded that all passengers are to be on the dock 1 hour prior to sailing. Downtown Block Party (ohiobikeweek.com)

Rev up for Ohio Bike Week: Midwest's largest rally with epic rides, events, and live music. May 24 - June 1, 2024, on Lake Erie's shores in Sandusky, Ohio.

05/30/2024

⏰FINAL REMINDER - Deadline for Frequent Sailor Applications is tomorrow, Friday, May 31st end of business day!

05/28/2024

⏰REMINDER - Deadline for Frequent Sailor Applications is this Friday, May 31st end of business day!

05/27/2024

SCHEDULE UPDATE for Monday, May 27th. Today's 6pm departure from Leamington has been cancelled. Tomorrow the MV Pelee Islander 2 will depart Leamington at 0600, 1000, 1400, and 1800. It will depart Pelee Island at 0800, 1200, and 1600.

05/27/2024

SCHEDULE UPDATE for Monday, May 27th. The Pelee Islander 2s 2pm departure from Leamington and 4pm departure from Pelee Island have been cancelled. Update concerning 6pm departure from Leamington at 4pm.

05/27/2024

SCHEDULE UPDATE for Monday, May 27th: Due to weather, all sailings today are tentative. Today’s 2pm departure from Pelee Island, 4:30pm departure from Sandusky, and 7:30pm departure from Pelee Island have been cancelled. The Pelee Islander will depart Pelee Island for Leamington at 2pm. Agents will contact affected passengers.

05/17/2024

⏰Reminder - Deadline for Frequent Sailor Applications is Friday, May 31st! Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!⚓️

05/16/2024

Due to technical issues, phone lines and systems are down. For questions concerning today's (May 16th) or tomorrow's (May 17th) reservations, please call Pelee terminal at 519-613-4741 or Leamington terminal at 519-324-6149.