Wolfe Islander III

Wolfe Islander III

The Wolfe Islander III is the ferry currently serving between Kingston, Ontario and Wolfe Island (Ontario). It can hold approximately 55 cars, and is end-loading. The length of car deck is 61 metres (200 feet). The vehicle height restriction is 4.4 metres (14 feet 5 inches). It was launched into service on February 5th, 1976 by then Ontario Minister of Transportation, James W. Snow. [Wolfe Island Monthly News [http://www.wolfeisland.com/mtnews/archives/2006_02.php] ]

The previous ferry in service was the Wolfe Islander II.

Summer Season: Approximately April to December, the Marysville (Wolfe Island Village) dock is used.

Winter Season: Approximately December to April, Dawson’s Point dock is used, located 4.8 km (3 miles) east of Marysville

The Kingston Terminal is located at the intersection of Ontario and Barrack Streets.

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