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3 Table of Contents List of Tables... 3 List of Graphs... 3 Message from the CEO... 4 Introduction... 5 CFOA s Sector Survey... 5 Moving Canadians... 7 Ferry Passengers... 8 Transporting Vehicles... 9 Fuelling Economic Growth Investing in Ourselves and Our Communities Canada s Ferry Operators Revenues and Expenditures Protecting the Environment Marine Safety Summary Appendices Appendix 1: CFOA Members Appendix 2: Canadian Ferry Operators Appendix 3: Canadian Ferry Services by Region Atlantic Québec Ontario Prairies British Columbia Northern Canada References

4 List of Tables Table 1: Passengers and Vehicles Carried by Ferry Operators 2014 p. 7 Table 2: Passengers Carried by CFOA Members p. 8 Table 3: Vehicles Carried by CFOA Members p. 9 Table 4: Ferry Operators in Canada p. 13 Table 5: Types of Ferry Operators p. 14 Table 6: Number of Vessels p. 15 Table 7: Number of Canadian Ferry Routes p. 15 Table 8: Canadian Ferry Operator Employees 2014 p. 16 List of Graphs Graph 1: Passengers transported by CFOA Members p. 8 Graph 2: Employment in the Ferry Sector in Canada p. 16 Graph 3: TSB Reported Accidents Involving Canadian Ferries p. 19 3

5 Message from the CEO I have the great pleasure of serving as the CEO of the Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA). CFOA represents the vast majority of major ferry operators in Canada and has been the voice of the sector since Our country is a vast land that is blessed with abundant waterways. Navigating these waterways is not only an important part of Canada s history, but it is an important part of our economy today. Ferry operators bring people to work, students to school, tourists to their destination and goods to the marketplace. In 2014, ferries in Canada transported nearly 54 million people, over 19 million vehicles and billions of dollars worth of goods. These are substantial figures. Many Canadians do not realize the significance of the ferry sector in Canada and its contributions to the Canadian economy. That is why CFOA started this annual survey three years ago. In partnership with Transport Canada, we wanted to ensure that all Canadians had an accurate portrayal of how important ferries are to our infrastructure network, to our economy and to our communities. I would like to thank all of the ferry operators, both members and non-members of CFOA, that took the time to fill out the sector survey for the year This information not only helps CFOA represent the sector, but it is an important resource to inform the general public, the media and the federal government about how our sector is doing and the contributions that our sector makes to the Canadian economy. Sincerely, Serge Buy, CEO 4

6 Introduction Canada s ferry operators are growing, getting more environmentally friendly and we are on the cutting edge of new technology. Every year we transport millions of people, vehicles and goods to their destination. We operate in every province and two of the northern territories. The Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA) has been the national voice of the ferry sector in Canada since In 2014, our membership consisted of the vast majority of ferry operators in Canada, governments at all levels and industry partners from across Canada. Nearly 54 million passengers, more than 19 million vehicles and billions of dollars worth of goods were transported by ferries in Canada in The 259 ferries in Canada are a vital part of Canada s infrastructure network and an important piece of Canada s economic engine. They bring people to work, students to school, tourists to their destination and goods to the marketplace. Over the next five years, ferry operators in Canada will be spending almost $1.6 billion to renew their existing fleets or replace aging vessels. Our sector is on the cutting edge of implementing the newest technologies. CFOA is honoured to represent Canada s ferry sector at the national level. CFOA s Sector Survey CFOA s annual survey of the ferry sector in Canada is conducted in partnership with Transport Canada. The purpose of this survey is to provide an accurate picture of the ferry sector in Canada. This is important to educate the general public, the media and the government on the role that ferry operators play in the Canada s economy. This sector survey covers the year 2014 and contains information from the majority of Canada s 65 ferry service providers, including the operators of every major Canadian ferry route. 5

7 (Courtesy of Marine Atlantic) CFOA s Sector Survey gathered information from ferry operators across the country to gauge the sector s socioeconomic impact at the national and regional levels. Some of the data collected through the survey includes: Total passengers and vehicles transported by ferries; The vessels and routes that ferry operators have; Expected future expenditures on fleets; Total assets and expenditures; Employment information. Canadian ferry operators are proud of our environmental stewardship record. Over the last several years, they have continued to look at more ways that they can reduce their environmental footprint. Many operators have begun ordering hybrid vessels that will reduce emissions and reduce the cost of fuel. The sector will continue to examine ways to reduce our carbon emissions and continue to preserve our pristine environments. The CFOA Sector Survey is intended to provide all Canadians with a better understanding of the ferry sector in Canada. 6

8 Moving Canadians Canada is a land that is blessed with abundant waterways. Navigating these waterways has not only been an important method of transportation, but has been a vital component of life for Canadians throughout our history. Ferry transportation has played an important role in Canadian society for hundreds of years. Today, Canadians still rely upon water-based transportation. There are still places in Canada where ferry transportation is the only link to the rest of the country. Canada s ferry operators play a vital role in connecting Canadians. In 2014, nearly 54 million people and more than 19 million vehicles travelled via Canada s ferry routes. This includes: 45.0 million passengers transported by CFOA members; 8.7 million passengers transported by other ferry operators; 16.8 million vehicles transported by CFOA members; 2.7 million vehicles transported by other ferry operators. To put this into context for the overall transportation sector in Canada, the aviation industry transports 60 million passengers per year 1 and the rail sector transports 75 million passengers per year. 2 Despite not receiving the same level of attention as the aviation or rail industry, the ferry sector in Canada is just as significant in Canada s transportation network. Table 1 Passengers and Vehicles Carried by Ferry Operators 2014 Passengers Vehicles CFOA Members 45,066,226 16,807,353 Other Operators 3 8,669,897 2,720,958 Total 53,736,123 19,528,311 1 National Airlines Council of Canada, 2 Railway Association of Canada, 3 Some operator information is not included in these amounts, as some information was unavailable. 7

9 Ferry Passengers Whether you are traveling across the Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island, voyaging across the Bay of Fundy from Digby to Saint John or commuting to work from Lévis to Québec City, Canadian ferry operators are responsible for getting you there. CFOA members transported over 45 million of the nearly 54 million passengers that travelled via ferry in Over the last 4 years, there has been a very slight decrease of 0.48% in the number of passengers transported by CFOA members. After two years of increased ridership, we saw a decline of 1.92% from 2013 to The change from 2013 to 2014 is due to slight decreases in passengers from the largest ferry regions of Atlantic Canada, Québec and British Columbia. However, in Ontario, the Prairies and Northern Canada, ferry operators saw increased ridership in Table 2 provides an overview of CFOA ferry operators annual ridership numbers by region for each of the past four years. Table 2 Passengers Carried by CFOA Members Region / Province % Change % Change Atlantic 8,140,610 8,366,538 8,325,336 7,971, % -2.08% Québec 5,498,950 5,532,268 5,496,549 5,141, % -6.50% Ontario 1,781,486 1,761,977 2,973,550 3,022, % 69.65% Prairies 556, , , , % -3.24% British Columbia 29,046,800 28,937,895 28,517,749 28,283, % -2.63% Northern Canada 257, , , , % % Total 45,282,605 45,406,757 45,947,778 45,066, % -0.48% 40,000,000 30,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000 0 Atlantic Québec Ontario Prairies British Columbia The decline in Northern Canada passengers from 2012 to 2013 was primarily because of the opening of the Deh Cho Bridge in the Northwest Territories. The bridge replaced the ferry that had operated there. The substantial increase in Ontario passengers from 2012 to 2013 is due to the addition of CFOA members in Ontario. The survey data for 2011 and 2012 was limited to CFOA members at that time, and the survey was expanded in 2013 to include all ferry operators in Canada. 8

10 Transporting Vehicles On an annual basis, ferry operators in Canada transport over 19 million vehicles. This ensures that highways are connected, transport trucks containing goods can reach their destination, and passengers can travel with their vehicle. The economic instability over the last number of years has certainly had an impact on the number of vehicles transported by CFOA members. Whether it is transport trucks or personal vehicles, every region has seen a decrease since There was a 2.87% decrease in the number of vehicles transported from 2013 to While, the number of vehicles transported dropped in every region except for the Prairies, operators in Atlantic Canada, Northern Canada and Québec saw the biggest declines. Despite the overall decrease, several operators saw significant increases in vehicle transportation in In British Columbia, ferry operators had a sizeable increase in vehicle transportation from 2012 to 2013, however it fell slightly in Table 3 provides a regional breakdown of the number of vehicles CFOA ferry operators have transported annually each of the past four years. Table 3 Vehicles Carried by CFOA Members % Change % Change Atlantic 4,263,466 4,384,699 4,389,258 4,240, % -0.53% Québec 2,245,124 2,759,789 2,449,983 2,173, % -3.17% Ontario 843, , , , % -6.28% Prairies 296, , , , % -2.95% British Columbia 9,416,224 9,095,042 9,293,490 9,247, % -1.79% Northern Canada 149, ,580 72,484 67, % % Total 17,213,897 17,545,575 17,303,190 16,807, % -2.65% 9

11 Fuelling Economic Growth Millions of Canadians rely upon safe, reliable and affordable ferry services. Canadian ferry operators are responsible for bringing billions of dollars worth of goods into local communities on an annual basis. In many parts of the country, ferries provide a vital link transporting the goods and people needed to keep some of Canada s most vibrant communities alive. Ferry operators are proud to play a key role in helping to keep the Canadian economy moving. They are an integral part of the transportation system, operating as a component of highway networks, providing transportation between provinces or as a lower cost, more environmentally friendly alternative to bridges or tunnels. Ferry networks are an important element in enabling strong tourist industries in many regions in Canada. Whether it is transporting tourists to provinces such as Prince Edward Island or more remote destinations such as the Haida Gwaii Islands in British Columbia, ferry operators ensure that tourists are able to reach their destinations. In addition to transporting tourists, passengers and goods, ferry operators also directly employ over 9,000 highly skilled employees. These well-paying jobs directly support local communities where ferries operate. The ferry sector also encourages indirect employment of thousands of Canadians. (Courtesy of BC Ferries) 10

12 Investing in Ourselves and Our Communities Over the next 5 years, ferry operators will be investing more than $1.6 billion into their fleets. These investments include the procurement of new ships, retrofitting existing vessels and adding new technologies. Ferry operators are committed to providing reliable, safe and environmentally friendly services for farepayers, and these investments will ensure that this continues. CFOA members alone are planning to spend over $1.5 billion during this period. These planned investments are worth more than two-thirds of the total assets that ferry operators reported in the CFOA Survey. These investments will support Canadian jobs, ensure that fleets continue to remain reliable and secure, and contribute to ensuring even more environmental sustainability. Other ferry operators have reported more than $27 million in proposed expenditures over the next five years. Many of the non-member operators who completed the survey did not include information on their future expenditures, so this figure should be significantly higher. Several operators have reported that they are forced to delay future expenditures on new vessels due to a 25% tariff on the import of vessels under 129 metres. This tariff was put in place to protect the shipbuilding industry in Canada, but it does not make sense to maintain this tariff today. While, Canadian ferry operators would prefer to do business in Canada, many of our domestic shipyards are either unable to take on new work due to other commitments, including the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, or do not have the technical capabilities. Several vessels have been procured from international shipyards, but the additional costs on the importation of these ferries leads to delayed procurements and higher costs for farepayers. (Courtesy of Marine Atlantic Inc.) 11

13 Ferry operators are expanding their fleets to continue to meet the demands of passengers and to decrease their environmental footprint. In recent years, dual-fuel, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and other hybrid ferries have been a common trend. The MV F.-A. Gauthier, featured on the cover of the CFOA Survey, is an example of a dual-fuel LNG and diesel vessel that is helping to decrease fuel costs and decrease carbon emissions. Some of the proposed new vessels and retrofits include: The Government of Newfoundland has welcomed one new ferry into their fleet in 2015, and has another two on order; STQ welcomed the MV F.-A.-Gauthier, a dual-fuel ferry, into their fleet in Spring 2015; STQ, which has ordered two 92-metre LNG ferries from Davie Shipyards in Québec and a 133-metre LNG ferry; BC Ferries has ordered three 105-metre LNG ferries; BC Ferries is converting two existing ferries to LNG; and Seaspan has two 148-metre LNG ferries on order. (Courtesy of Translink (Coast Mountain Bus Company)) 12

14 Canada s Ferry Operators There are 65 ferry operators in Canada. Operators include provincial governments, crown corporations, and private entities. Some operators manage routes on behalf of a government or another operator, while others have many routes and vessels that they manage themselves. All ferry operators are dedicated to providing safe, reliable and environmentally friendly service. Many ferry operators provide a vital service to remote communities, occasionally serving as the only link for goods and transportation to and from the rest of the country. Some operators help expand public transit networks in municipalities. Others are major transportation routes, carrying upwards of 800 passengers to their destination. In 2014, Canadian ferry operators: Operated a fleet of 259 ferries; Transported nearly 54 million passengers and 19 million vehicles; Spent more than $1.2 billion in total expenses including $155 million on fuel; and Held assets of over $2.3 billion. 5 Table 4 illustrates how many CFOA members and other ferry operators are located in each region of the country. Table 4 Ferry Operators in Canada Region / Province CFOA Members Non-members Total Atlantic Québec Ontario Prairies British Columbia Northern Canada Total Some CFOA members information is not included in this amount, as some information was unavailable. 13

15 Ferry operators are very diverse in how they are run. Commercial enterprises make up about half of all ferry operations, while the rest are run by provincial governments, government agencies, municipalities or First Nations. Table 5 highlights the different types of ferry operators and their locations across Canada: Region / Province Commercial Enterprises Table 5 Types of Ferry Operators Provincial Governments Government agencies, Crown Corporations Cities, Municipal Authorities First Nations CFOA Other CFOA Other CFOA Other CFOA Other CFOA Other Atlantic Québec Ontario Prairies British Columbia Northern Canada Canada Total (Courtesy of Owen Sound Transportation Company) 14

16 Number of Vessels and Routes in Canada In 2014, ferries serviced over 171 routes across Canada with 259 vessels. CFOA members operated 168 vessels on 115 routes. The vast majority of vessels operate along the coasts in British Columbia and Atlantic Canada. The 65 ferry operators are very diverse. Some operate one single route, while others service many routes. Table 6 indicates how many ferries operate in each region of the country. Table 6 Number of Vessels Region / Province CFOA Vessels CFOA GRT Other Other GRT Total Vessels Total GRT Vessels Atlantic , ,830 Québec 18 22, , ,422 Ontario 12 13, ,758 Prairies 17 1, ,567 British Columbia , , ,123 Northern Canada 4 1, ,195 Total , , ,897 Table 7 provides an overview of the location of ferry routes across Canada: Table 7 Number of Canadian Ferry Routes Region / Province CFOA Other Total Atlantic Québec Ontario Prairies British Columbia Northern Canada Total

17 Employment in the ferry sector in Canada Nearly 9,400 Canadians are employed by ferry operators. These well-paying positions include ship captains and crew, staff at ferry terminals, and maintenance personnel. Ferry operators spent more than $417 million on salaries and wages in 2014 their most significant operating cost. 6 Table 8 shows the number of people employed by ferry operators in Canada: Table 8 Canadian Ferry Operator Employees 2014 Direct Employment Indirect Employment CFOA Members 8,986 20,488 Other Operators ,213 Total 9,518 21,701 In addition to directly employing over 9,500 Canadians, ferry operators are responsible for indirectly employing nearly 22,000 Canadians. This is done through investing in new vessels or retrofitting existing vessels, maintenance, partnering with local industry and other activities relating to ferry operations. 35,000 30,000 25,000 Employment in the Ferry Sector in Canada ,000 15,000 Indirect Direct 10,000 5, Not all operators included salary and wage costs in their survey submissions 7 Not all operators included employee totals in their survey submissions 16

18 Revenues and Expenditures In 2014, CFOA members had operating expenditures of $1.243 billion, while earning $1.121 billion in revenue. Some members receive provincial subsidies to operate certain routes, these subsidies offset the losses. Non-CFOA members reported $18 million in expenditures in comparison to $14 million in revenue. These statistics are incomplete due to several of the non-members being unwilling to provide this information, with less being willing to declare total revenue. Total reported salary expenses for ferry operators were $417.8 million dollars and the fuel expenditures were $155.8 million dollars. 17

19 Protecting the Environment Canadian ferry operators have a proud record of environmental stewardship. Operating in waterways across Canada, they know the importance of maintaining and preserving our marine ecosystems. Ferry operators have been working hard to reduce their environmental footprint. Several ferry operators begun to look at alternative fuels and power sources to help protect the environment and reduce their costs. For example, the transportation industry in Québec accounted for 42.5% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the province for Investments in Liquefied Natural Gas can reduce carbon emissions by 25% for individual vessels, and the Société des traversiers du Québec recently added the MV F.-A.-Gauthier (cover page), a dual-fuel ferry, as the largest vessel in their fleet to help reduce these emissions. Other operators have also begun to make their terminals more environmentally friendly as well. (Courtesy of Coastal Transport Limited) 18

20 Marine Safety Safety is the highest priority of Canadian ferry operators. Our sector works extremely hard to ensure that a high-safety record is maintained. This includes ensuring that crew have extensive safety training and equipping vessels with all necessary safety equipment. The average annual accidents involving ferries continues to decline. In 2013, the Transportation Safety Board reported 13 accidents involving ferries. This rose slightly to 20 in 2014, which was still below the average. Since 2011, there have been no incidents involving a serious injury and since 2006, there have been no incidents involving a fatality on a ferry. CFOA members continue to ensure that proper safety standards are met, and that Canadians can count on safe, reliable transportation. Over the last few years, there have been several incidents where ferry operators were asked to help in rescue missions involving non-ferries. This is a testament to the safety record of CFOA members TSB Reported Accidents Involving Canadian Ferries

21 Summary The 2014 Sector Survey of ferry operators in Canada once again demonstrates the essential role that ferries play in the Canadian economy. As the numbers clearly demonstrate, the transportation industry is not just about planes, trains and automobiles. Canadian ferry operators continue to provide an essential service to millions of Canadians. Some of the highlights of this year s report include: Nearly 54 million people and over 19 million vehicles were transported via ferry in 2014; Canadian ferry operators expect to invest $1.6 billion in their fleets over the next 5 years; Ferry operators employed over 9,500 Canadians, and paid over $436 million in salaries and wages; The asset value of ferry operators is over $2.3 billion; Of the 171 routes and 259 ferries that run in Canada, 115 routes and 168 ferries are managed by CFOA members. While, 2014 had a slight decrease from prior years for both passengers and vehicles, this is in large part due to the economic instability. 20

22 Appendices Appendix 1: CFOA Members Member-Operators o BC Ferries o CAI Nunatsiavut Marine o City of Toronto o Coast Mountain Bus Company (Vancouver Seabus) o Coastal Transport Limited o CTMA o Marine Atlantic Inc. o Government of British Columbia o Government of Manitoba o Government of New Brunswick o Government of Newfoundland and Labrador o Government of the Northwest Territories o Government of Nova Scotia o Government of Ontario o Government of Saskatchewan o Northumberland/Bay Ferries Limited o Owen Sound Transportation Company o Pelee Island Transportation Company o Seaspan Ferries o Société des traversiers du Québec o Victoria Harbour Ferry Co. Ltd. 21

23 Industry Participant Members ABB ABS Americas Allswater Marine Consultants Ltd. Anglo Belgian Corporation Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. Atlantic Tractors & Equipment B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers' Union Canadian Caterpillar Dealers (Toronto) Ceiling Works Australia Chantier Davie Canada Inc. Concept Naval Experts Maritimes CPCS Transcom Limited Damen Shipyards DBC Marine Safety Systems Ltd. Det Norske Veritas (Canada) Ltd. DSS Marine Envirolin E.Y.E. Marine Consultants Fiskerstrand Verft AS Fleetway Inc. Hamilton Jet Inc. Inland Liferafts & Marine Ltd. Associate Members International Paint/Akzo Nobel Coatings Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Lengkeek Vessel Engineering Liferaft Systems Australia Lloyd's Register Canada Limited Madsen (Diesel Injection Sales and Service) MTU America Niagara Belco Northrop Grumman Canada (Sperry Marine) Rolls-Royce Canada Ltd. Schneider Electric Schottel, Inc. Springfield Marine Company Techsol Electrotech. Indust. & Maritime Troy Life & Fire Safety UES Seating Vard Marine Victaulic Voith Turbo Inc. Wajax Power Systems Wärtsilä Canada Inc. 3GA Marine Innov Marine Seafire Training Ltd. Tul Safety Equipment/Bel Marine Vapcor Inc. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission 22

24 Appendix 2: Canadian Ferry Operators CFOA Member-Operators # of Vessels 1. BC Ferries CAI Nunatsiavut Marine 1 3. City of Toronto 5 4. Coast Mountain Bus Company 4 5. Coastal Transport Limited 5 6. CTMA 2 7. Marine Atlantic Inc Government of British Columbia Government of Manitoba Government of New Brunswick Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Government of the Northwest Territories Government of Nova Scotia Government of Ontario Government of Saskatchewan Northumberland/Bay Ferries Limited Owen Sound Transportation Company/Pelee Island Transportation Company Seaspan Ferries Société des traversiers du Québec Victoria Harbour Ferry Co. Ltd

25 Other Operators # of Vessels 1) Aquabus Ferries Inc. 11 2) Beausoleil First Nation 2 3) Black Ball Ferry Line 1 4) Blue Water Ferry 1 5) Chippewas of Georgina Island 1 6) City of Prince Rupert 1 7) Clark Inc. * 8) Clipper Navigation Inc. 3 9) CMT Canadian Maritime Transport, Ltd. 1 10) CNB Compagnie de Navigation des Basques 1 11) Compagnie de Gestion de Matane (COGEMA) * 12) Corporation Of Loyalist Township 1 13) County of Frontenac 1 14) East Coast Ferries Ltd. 4 15) Ecolos 1 16) False Creek Ferries 12 17) Government of Alberta 6 18) Government of Yukon 1 19) Horne Transportation Co. Ltd. 1 20) Kona Winds Charters 2 21) Labrador Marine Inc. 1 22) Lady Rose Marine Services 1 23) Lax Kw'alaams Band Ferry Corporation 1 24) Metlakatla Development Corporation (Metlakatla Ferry/ Northco Ferry Service) 3 25) MetroTransit 3 26) Municipality of Red Lake 1 27) Nootka Sound Service, Ltd. 1 28) Parks Canada 2 29) Pictou Island Charters 1 30) Protection Island Ferry (Dinghy Dock Pub & Restaurant) 2 31) Quyon 1 32) Relais Nordik * 33) Société Inter Rives de l'île Verte * 34) Toronto Port Authority 2 35) Township of Frontenac Islands 2 24

26 36) Traverse Laval-sur-le-Lac/Île-Bizard 1 37) Traverse Lefaivre/Montebello 1 38) Traverse Oka Inc. 1 39) Traverse Rimouski-Forestville 1 40) Traversiers Bourbonnais 6 41) Traversier Le Passeur Inc. 1 42) Walpole-Algonac Ferry Line Ltd. 2 43) Washington State Department of Transportation 1 44) WaterBridge Ferries Inc. * 45) Western Pacific Marine Ltd. 2 * Information about these ferry operators were included in the data provided by another operator. 25

27 Appendix 3: Canadian Ferry Services by Region Atlantic CFOA Ferry Operators Other Operators Trans- Canadian Maritime Links Bay Ferries Ltd. 1. Saint John Digby Marine Atlantic Inc. 1. North Sydney Port Aux Basques 2. North Sydney Argentia (seasonal) Northumberland Ferries Ltd. 1. Wood Islands Caribou (seasonal) East Coast Ferries Ltd. 1. Deer Island Campobello (Late June End September) 2. Deer Island Eastport Maine (Late June Early/Mid-September) Labrador Marine Inc. 1. St. Barbe Blanc Sablon (seasonal) (operated on behalf of Newfoundland and Labrador (Department of Transportation and Works, Marine Services)) Links to Remote Communities CAI Nunatsiavut Marine 1. Goose Bay Nain (seasonal) (operated on behalf of Newfoundland and Labrador (Department of Transportation and Works, Marine Services)) 2. Goose Bay Black Tickle (seasonal) (operated on behalf of Newfoundland and Labrador (Department of Transportation and Works, Marine Services)) Coastal Transport Limited 1. Blacks Harbour Grand Manan Island 2. Grand Manan White Head Island 3. Letete Deer Island Newfoundland and Labrador (Department of Transportation and Works, Marine Services) 1. Bell Island Portugal Cove 2. St. Brendan's Burnside 3. Fogo Island Change Islands Farewell 4. Little Bay Islands Long Island Pilley's Island 5. Ramea Grey River Burgeo 6. South East Bight Petit Forte New Brunswick (Department of Transportation, Maintenance & Traffic Branch) 1. Kennebecasis Island Ferry (F44): Operates on Kennebecasis River between Kennebecasis Island and Summerville off Rte 845 on the Kingston Peninsula (seasonal). Pictou Island Charters 1. Caribou Pictou Island (May November) Puddister Trading Co 1. François Grey River Burgeo (operated on behalf of Newfoundland and Labrador (Department of Transportation and Works, Marine Services)) 2. Gaultois McCallum Hermitage (operated on behalf of Newfoundland and Labrador (Department of Transportation and Works, Marine Services)) Norcon Marine Ltd 1. La Poile Rose Blanche (operated on behalf of Newfoundland and Labrador (Department of Transportation and Works, Marine Services)) 2. Rencontre East Bay L'Argent Pool's Cove (operated on behalf of Newfoundland and Labrador (Department of Transportation and Works, Marine Services)) Municipal Transportation MetroTransit 1. Halifax Alderney 2. Halifax Woodside 26

28 Road Network Links New Brunswick (Department of Transportation, Maintenance & Traffic Branch) 1. Gagetown Ferry (F 46): Across Saint John River between Gagetown on Rte. 102 and Lower Jemseg off Rte Belleisle Bay Ferry (F85): Operates on Belleisle Bay between Rte. 124 and Rte Evandale (F49) Across Saint John River between Evandale on Rte. 102 and Rte Westfield (F60, F79): Across Saint John River between Grand Bay-Westfield on Rte. 177 and Hardings Point off Rte Gondola Point (F98, F99): Operates on Kennebecasis River between Gondola Point on Rte. 119 & Rte. 845 on the Kingston Peninsula. 6. Summerville-Millidgeville (F 95): Operates on Kennebecasis River between Sandy Point Road in the City of Saint John and Summerville off Rte. 845 on the Kingston Peninsula (seasonal). Nova Scotia (Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal) 1. West LaHave East LaHave 2. Country Harbour Port Bickerton 3. Little Narrows Aberdeen 4. Englishtown Jersey Cove 5. Chester Big Tancook Island Little Tancook 6. East Ferry Tiverton 7. Freeport Westport 27

29 Québec Links to Remote Communities CFOA Ferry Operators CTMA 1. Prince Edward Island Îles de la Madeleine 2. île d Entrée Cap-aux-Meules (seasonal) (operated on behalf of STQ) 3. Montréal Québec Chandler Îles de la Madeleine (seasonal) (operated on behalf of STQ) Société des Traversiers du Québec (STQ) 1. L Isle-aux-Coudres Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive 2. L Isle-aux-Grues Montmagny (seasonal) 3. Harrington Harbour Chevery (seasonal) 4. Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs (Ile Verte) L'Isle-Verte (end April/May mid November) Other Operators Relais Nordik 1. Rimouski Sept-Îles Port-Menier Havre-Saint- Pierre Natashquan Kegaska La Romaine - Harrington Harbour Tête-à-la-Baleine La Tabatière Saint-Augustin Blanc-Sablon (seasonal) Road Network Links Société des Traversiers du Québec (STQ) 1. Sorel-Tracy Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola 2. Québec Lévis 3. Tadoussac Baie-Sainte-Catherine 4. Matane Baie-Comeau Godbout Routes operated in partnership 5. Saint-Augustin Pakuaship Clark Inc. 1. Rivière-du-Loup Saint-Siméon (seasonal) (operated on behalf of STQ). CNB Compagnie de Navigation des Basques 1. Trois-Pistoles Les Escoumins (late May - early October) Compagnie de Gestion de Matane (COGEMA) 1. Matane Baie-Comeau 2. Matane Port Cartier (occasional) 3. Matane Sept-Iles (occasional) 4. Matane Havre-Saint-Pierre (occasional) Traverse Laval-sur-le-Lac/Île-Bizard 1. Île-Bizard Laval-sur-le-Lac (April November) Traverse Oka Inc. 1. Oka Hudson (April December) Traverse Rimouski-Forestville 1. Rimouski Forestville (May - September) Traversiers Bourbonnais 1. Cumberland Masson Traversier Le Passeur Inc. 1. Pointe Fortune Carillon (May December) 28

30 Ontario CFOA Ferry Operators Other Operators Links to Remote Communities Pelee Island Transportation Company 1. Pelee Island Leamington (March July) / Kingsville (August December) 2. Pelee Island Sandusky (April October) Beausoleil First Nation 1. Cedar Point - Christian Island (seasonal) Chippewas of Georgina Island 1. Georgina Island Virginia Beach (seasonal) Corporation of Loyalist Township 1. Amherst Island Ferry / Millhaven Wharf Stella Wharf Municipality of Red Lake 1. Cochenour McKenzie Island (seasonal) Parks Canada 1. Honey Harbour Beausoleil Island Township of Frontenac Islands 1. Wolfe Island Simcoe Island Municipal Transportation City of Toronto 1. Toronto Island Ferry Terminal, Bay Street Hanlan's Point 2. Toronto Island Ferry Terminal, Bay Street Centre Island Park (seasonal) 3. Toronto Island Ferry Terminal, Bay Street Ward's Island Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Toronto Port Authority) 1. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Bathurst Street Terminal/Toronto Road Network Links Ontario ( Ministry of Transportation) 1. Wolfe Island Kingston (Wolfe Island Ferry) 2. Glenora Adolphustown 3. Abitibi River Crossing Highway 579 (Gardiner Ferry) Owen Sound Transportation Company 1. Tobermory Manitoulin Island (May October) 2. Moosonee Moose Factory Island Blue Water Ferry 1. Sombra Marine City CMT Canadian Maritime Transport, Ltd. 1. Detroit Windsor County of Frontenac 1. Pitt s Landing Howe Island Horne Transportation Co. Ltd. 1. Wolfe Island Cape Vincent Township of Frontenac Islands 1. Howe Island Bishop s Point, Township of Leeds & Thousand Islands 2. Simcoe Island to Wolfe Island Traverse Lefaivre/Montebello 1. Lefaivre Montebello (April December) Walpole-Algonac Ferry Line Ltd. 1. Walpole Island Algonac 29

31 Prairies CFOA Ferry Operators Other Operators Link to Remote Communities Manitoba (Northern Airports & Marine Operations) 1. Matheson Island (seasonal) Road Network Links Manitoba (Northern Airports & Marine Operations) 1. South Indian Lake 2. Split Lake York Landing (seasonal) 3. Islandview Bloodvein (seasonal) 4. Sea Falls Norway House (seasonal) Saskatchewan (Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure) 1. Estuary: North of Estuary on Grid Road (mid-april to mid- November). 2. Lemsford: North of Lemsford (mid-april to mid- November). 3. Lancer: North of Lancer between Highways 30 and 32 (mid-april to mid-november). 4. Riverhurst: Highway 42 (mid-april to mid-november). 5. Clarkboro: Between Warman and Aberdeen on Grid 784 (mid-april to mid-november). 6. Hague: East of Hague from Highway 11 (mid-april to mid- November). 7. St. Laurent: East of Duck Lake on grid road between Highway 11 and 225 (mid-april to mid-november). 8. Fenton: Between Highway 25 and 3 on Grid Road (mid- April to mid-november). 9. Weldon: Between Highway 3 and 302 north of Weldon (mid-april to mid-november). 10. Wingard: East of Marcelin on grid road between Highway 40 and 11 (mid-april to mid-november). 11. Cecil: Between Highway 302 and 55 east of Prince Albert (mid-april to mid-november). 12. Wollaston Barge: Hwy 905 to Wollaston Lake community (mid-april to mid-november). Alberta (Ministry of Transportation) 1. Bleriot Ferry Highway 838 over Red Deer River (late April - October 23). 2. Finnegan Ferry Highway 862 over Red Deer River (April 20 - November 15). 3. Klondyke Ferry Highway 661 over Athabasca River (early May - November 14). 4. LaCrete Ferry Highway 697 over Peace River (May 18 - November 10). 5. Rosevear Ferry Local road over McLeod River near Highway 16 (May 16 to October 22). 6. Shaftesbury Ferry Highway 740 over Peace River (early May to November 7). 30

32 British Columbia CFOA Ferry Operators Other Operators Trans- Canadian Maritime Links British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. Metro Vancouver - Vancouver Island 1. Horseshoe Bay Nanaimo (Departure Bay) ROUTE 2 2. Tsawwassen Nanaimo (Duke Point) ROUTE Tsawwassen Victoria (Swartz Bay) ROUTE 1 Seaspan Ferries 1. Tilbury (Delta) Nanaimo 2. Tilbury (Delta) Swartz Bay (Victoria) 3. Surrey Duke Point (Nanaimo) Washington State Department of Transportation 1. Anacortes Sidney Links to Remote Communities British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. Southern Gulf Islands 1. Mill Bay Brentwood Bay ROUTE Victoria (Swartz Bay) Saturna Island Pender Island Mayne Island Galiano Island ROUTE 5 3. Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) Pender Island Mayne Island Galiano Island Vancouver (Tsawwassen) ROUTE 9 4. Victoria (Swartz Bay) Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour) ROUTE 4 5. Crofton Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay) ROUTE 6 6. Chemainus Kuper Island Thetis Island ROUTE Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour) Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay) ROUTE 19 Sunshine Coast 1. Comox (Little River) Powell River (Westview) ROUTE Powell River (Saltery Bay) Sechelt (Earls Cove) ROUTE 7 3. Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) Langdale (Gibsons) ROUTE 3 4. Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) Bowen Island (Snug Cove) ROUTE 8 5. Powell River (Westview) Texada Island (Blubber Bay) ROUTE Langdale - Gambier Island - Keats Island (passenger only) ROUTE 13 Northern Gulf Islands 1. Vancouver Island (Buckley Bay) Denman Island (Denman Island West) ROUTE Denman Island (Gravelly Bay) Hornby Island (Shingle Spit) ROUTE Campbell River (Campbell River Terminal) Quadra Island (Quathiaski Cove) ROUTE Quadra Island (Heriot Bay) Cortes Island (Whaletown Terminal) ROUTE Cormorant Island (Alert Bay) - Malcolm Island (Sointula) - Port McNeill ROUTE 25 Kona Winds Charters 1. Gibson (Langdale) Keats Island (Keats Landing, Eastbourne) Gambier Island (New Brighton) Lady Rose Marine Services 1. Bamfield & Waypoints: Port Alberni Kildonan Bamfield 2. Ucluelet & Broken Group Islands: Port Alberni Sechart Ucluelet (June September) 3. Bamfield & Broken Group Islands: Port Alberni Sechart Bamfield (June September) Lax Kw'alaams Band Ferry Corporation 1. Prince Rupert to Tuck Inlet Metlakatla Development Corporation (Metlakatla Ferry Service, Northco Corporation Ferry Service Ltd.) 1. Prince Rupert Hartley Bay 2. Prince Rupert Kitkatla 3. Prince Rupert (Cow Bay) Metlakatla 4. Prince Rupert Oona River Nootka Sound Service, Ltd. 1. Gold River (Muchalat Inlet) Nootka Sound (Yuquot, Tahsis, Kyuquot) Protection Island Ferry (Dinghy Dock Pub & Restaurant) 1. Nanaimo Protection Island Western Pacific Marine Ltd. 1. Lasqueti Island Ferry: Vancouver Island (French Creek Harbour) Lasqueti Island (False Bay) North Coast 31

33 1. Prince Rupert - Port Hardy including stops at Bella Bella, Klemtu, with a Fall/Winter/Spring mid-coast connector service between: Bella Bella Ocean Falls Shearwater Bella Coola ROUTE Port Hardy - Bella Coola - Ocean Falls - Bella Bella - Shearwater (summer only) ROUTE Prince Rupert Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands (Skidegate Landing) ROUTE Alliford Bay (Moresby Island) Skidegate (Graham Island) ROUTE 26 Municipal Transportation Coast Mountain Bus Company (Vancouver Seabus) 1. Waterfront, downtown Vancouver Lonsdale Quay, North Vancouver Victoria Harbour Ferry Co. Ltd. 1. Victoria Harbour Ferry: Selkirk Landing Railyards Point Ellice House Dockside Landing Ricemill Landing Swift Street Landing Reeson Landing Hyack Air Harbour Air Empress Hotel Delta Ocean Point Songhees Coast Harbourside Fisherman s Wharf Westbay Marina 2. Nanaimo Harbour Ferry: Nanaimo Newcastle Island (seasonal) Aquabus Ferries Inc. 1. Hornby Street Granville Island David Lam Park Stamps Landing Spyglass Place Yaletown Plaza of Nations The Village False Creek Ferries 1. Aquacentre Granville Island 2. Yaletown Granville Island 3. Village/Science World Granville Island Road Network Links British Columbia (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure) 1. Francois Lake Ferry: Across Francois Lake on Highway 35, about 26 kilometres south of Burns Lake, from the community of Francois Lake to Southbank. 2. Lytton Ferry: Across the Fraser River, about 2.4 kilometres north of Lytton. (No service during high water). 3. Big Bar Ferry: Across the Fraser River, 72 kilometres west of Clinton. (An aerial tramway for passengers only operates when water is low or icy). 4. McLure Ferry: Across the North Thompson River, 43 kilometres north of Kamloops off Highway 5 (east side of river) 5. Little Fort Ferry: Across the North Thompson River, 93 kilometres north of Kamloops on Highway Usk Ferry: Across the Skeena River, about 16 kilometres northeast of Terrace, 0.8 kilometres off Highway 16, between South and North Usk. Black Ball Ferry Line 1. Victoria Port Angeles City of Prince Rupert 1. Karen Island Digby Island Clipper Navigation Inc. 1. Victoria Seattle WaterBridge Ferries Inc. 1. Upper Arrow Lakes Ferry Galena Bay & Shelter Bay: Across Upper Arrow Lake, 49 kilometres south of Revelstoke on Highway 23, between Shelter Bay and Galena Bay (operated on behalf of British Columbia (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)). 2. Needles Cable Ferry: Across the Lower Arrow Lake, about 59 kilometres south of Nakusp on Highway 6, between Fauquier and Needles (operated on behalf of British Columbia (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)). 3. Arrow Park Ferry: Across the junction of Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes at Arrow Park, 22km south of Nakusp on Highway 6 (operated on behalf of British Columbia (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)). 4. Adams Lake Cable Ferry: Across Adams Lake, 20km north of Highway 1 between Chase and Sorrento. Located approximately 80km northeast of Kamloops and 50km northwest of Salmon Arm (operated on behalf of British Columbia (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)). Western Pacific Marine Inc. 32

34 1. Barnston Island Ferry: Across Parsons Channel on the south side of the Fraser River between Barnston Island (north bank of channel) and Port Kells (south bank of channel). Port Kells is in the northeast corner of Surrey at the bottom of 104th avenue (operated on behalf of British Columbia (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)). 2. Kootenay Lake Ferry: Across Kootenay Lake, 35 kilometres east of Nelson on Highway 3A, between Balfour (west side) and Kootenay Bay (east side), 70 kilometres from Creston on Highway 3A (operated on behalf of British Columbia (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)). 3. Glade Cable Ferry: Across the Kootenay River on Highway 3A (22.5 kilometres west of Nelson) to Glade (operated on behalf of British Columbia (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)). 4. Harrop Cable Ferry: Across Kootenay River, on Highway 3A, 24.5 kilometres northeast of Nelson and 8 kilometres west of Balfour to the communities of Harrop and Procter (on the south bank) operated on behalf of British Columbia (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)). Northern Canada CFOA Ferry Operators Other Operators Road Network Links Northwest Territories (The GNWT Department of Transportation) 1. The M.V Lafferty Ferry at the Liard River Crossing on Highway 1 near Fort Simpson (seasonal). 2. The Johnny Berens Ferry crossing on Highway 1 at Km (seasonal). 3. The Abraham Francis Ferry crossing Highway 8 near Fort McPherson (seasonal). 4. The Louis Cardinal Ferry crossing Highway 8 near Tsiigehtchic (seasonal). Yukon (Highways and Public Works, Transportation Maintenance) 1. George Black Ferry: Across the Yukon River linking Dawson with West Dawson and the Top of the World Highway (mid-may - mid-october). 33

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