
Business Development
Business Assistance
Economic Development
Economic Indicators
Manufacturing
Trade
Transportation
Workforce Development
Business and Environment
Agriculture
Energy
Fish and Fisheries
Forests and Forestry
Maritime
Pollution Prevention
Sustainable Development
References
Agencies & Organizations
Demographics
Jobs and Careers
|
|
Water Transportation
in the Great Lakes Region
What's New |
Ferries |
Related Resources
Transportation: Air | Highways | Rail | Water | Traffic
What's New
Bayham pushes for Lake Erie ferry The London Free Press (6/25) Both Ohio senators in Washington have urged the Ontario government to fund a feasibility study for a Lake Erie ferry that could create a new border crossing at Port Burwell.
St. Lawrence Seaway at 50: a bypass for Buffalo’s port The Buffalo News (6/22) It was 50 years ago this week, on June 26, 1959, that the St. Lawrence Seaway was opened, and the course of Buffalo history changed forever.
EDITORIAL: Tough ballast regulations protect Great Lakes Superior Telegram (6/12) The Great Lakes are a unique economic resource for Wisconsin and the region. The lakes will continue to play an integral role in the economic future of Wisconsin, the region, and the nation. That future is jeopardized, however, by invasive species.
Support for ferry plan grows The London Free Press (6/11) Proponents of a Lake Erie ferry for Port Burwell have received a major boost from across the lake. A trio of lakeside communities east of Cleveland has been allocated $30 million in federal funding to get a cross-lake ferry service operating.
Port of Green Bay, Great Lakes feel shipping downturn Green Bay Press-Gazette (6/9) On June 1, 40 U.S.-flagged vessels were in service on the Great Lakes, compared with 75 the year before, according to the Ohio-based Lake Carriers Association.
Monroe harbor dredging to begin soon The Monroe Evening News (6/8) Within the next two weeks, a contractor working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expected to begin dredging the River Raisin navigation channel from Lake Erie to the Port of Monroe turning basin.

Ferries
Boat Cruises Bruce County Tourism Sailing, cruise and ferry information on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Service Provides ferry service between Manitoulin Island and Tobermory.
Drummond Island Ferry Schedule Summer and winter schedules for the ferry running between DeTour, Michigan, and Drummond Island.
Ferries Operating in Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Transportation Listing and contact information for ferries operating in Wisconsin.
Lake Erie Ferry Boats Travel Lake Erie Information on ferry services available from the northern Ohio county of Erie to various Lake Erie islands.
Lake Express Muskegon and Milwaukee Ferry City of Muskegon Find information on the ferry ship, schedules and rates, photo galleries and more!
Lake Michigan Car ferry Schedule, fare and other information for this car ferry service on Lake Michigan between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Mackinac Island Tourism Visit Mackinac Island and experience the sites and sounds of a bygone era.
Madeline Island Ferry Line A ferry service between Madeline Island and Bayfield, the site provides ferry schedule, rate and area information.
Miller Ferry Miller Boat Line Miller Boat Line invites you to spend a fun-filled day on an island in Ohio at Put-in-Bay! View the 2004 ferry schedule, group package information and many other helpful links for tourists.
Toronto Island Ferry Service The Toronto Island Ferry offers frequent public service to the Toronto Islands, landing at Hanlan's Point, Centre Island and Ward's Island ferry docks.
Washington Island Ferry, Inc. Information on ferry schedules, group tours, and Washington Island activities and accommodations.

Related Resources
GLIN: Boating in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Cruises in the Great Lakes Region

|