The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation is a private residential community with no public spaces. Non-essential visitors are not permitted on the island. Ferry transportation is for CGIFN members and their guests, leaseholders, and approved contractors.
Our Aazhaawe Ferry schedules can be found below:
View schedule and rate information in PDF format:
Ferry Rates
Member Rates
Car or Pick-up — $10.00
Car with Trailer — $10.00
Disabled/Senior (60+) — $5.00
Regular Passes – 20 returns — $170.00
Disabled/Senior (60+) – 20 returns — $100.00
Non-Member Rates
Car or Pick-up — $50.00
Car with Trailer — $100.00
Adult Passenger (17 to 63) — $5.00
Youth Passenger (4 to 16) — $2.00
Disabled/Senior (64+) — $1.00
Oversized Vehicle Rates for Members and Non-Members
18 wheelers – $150.00
Tandems, Dump, Concrete, Large Hydro and Bell Trucks — $100.00
IVBC security staff have been retained by the First Nation for fee collection and as a security checkpoint. All ferry fees will be collected by IVBC security staff prior to boarding the Aazhaawe. We accept cash and debit/credit payments. Any verbal abuse towards IVBC staff or Aazhaawe crew members will be reported to the Georgina Island Police.
Leaseholders are still required to register their vehicles with IVBC security.
About the Aazhaawe Ferry
Aazhaawe was the name given to our vessel by Elder Barbara McDonald. In English, this means ‘to go across,’ and it is a phrase that has been commonly used by residents for many, many years. ‘Are you going across?’ or ‘I’m going across today,’ are phrases that are part of life on the island.
Hike Metal of Nova Scotia built the ferryboat for the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation in 1999. In September of 1999, the vessel was sailed from Nova Scotia through the Trent Severn Waterway and into Lake Simcoe, where it finally found its home on Georgina Island.
The Aazhaawe is Transport Canada approved and regularly inspected by the Coast Guard. The ship and crew meet all Canadian Coast Guard specifications and requirements. It can carry up to 18 cars, and there is comfortable cabin space for 50 walk-on passengers. We request that you park your vehicle on the mainland and walk onto the ferry to save the limited space for island residents.
The Water Taxi
The Water Taxi is for Members only to enable our staff and people a safe passage.
