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Feb 5th, 2008 | 06:49 AM

GJLinda

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Need info on Lake Superior Ferries

Hello,

Planning a trip around Lake Superior this summer/fall. Are there any car ferries from the west or north shore to the south or east shore? If so, where can I find a schedule and further information.

Thanks for your help.

Feb 5th, 2008 | 07:26 AM

dfr4848

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The only remaining car ferry services on the Great Lakes I'm aware of are only on Lake Michigan from/to WI and MI. Hopefully someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

Feb 5th, 2008 | 08:32 AM

Dukey

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A listing of Lake Superior ferries is on this website with links:

http://www.greatlakesadventure.com/LakeSuperior.htm

I'm not sure you can get all the way across the lake, however.

Feb 5th, 2008 | 08:56 AM

soccr

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Ontario also has a ferry between Rochester and Toronto, but that doesn't help OP.

Feb 5th, 2008 | 09:11 AM

kelliebellie

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Not that I've ever heard of, sorry. Lake Superior is notoriously rugged. Edmund Fitzgerald and all. Sounds like a cool trip though! I understand your desire to reduce the driving however.

Feb 5th, 2008 | 09:28 AM

SuzieTrue

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The only ferry service on Lake Superior is to/from Isle Royale, which does not allow cars.

Feb 5th, 2008 | 12:15 PM

marleneawe

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There is a car ferry from Bayfield Wi to Madeline Island. To my knowledge there is no ferry going across the Lake in any direction. This is a huge lake. Only ships on it as far as I know.

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Feb 6th, 2008 | 12:45 PM

GJLinda

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Hi,

Thanks for the info--I was afraid there weren't any ferries that would work for us. We'll just do the drive around-I imagine it will be worth the drive, especially as we aren't on a real schedule. Thanks again for responding.

Feb 12th, 2008 | 08:41 AM

repete

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Not a ferry but ...
http://www.startribune.com/local/15544502.html

Feb 12th, 2008 | 11:44 AM

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joethekay

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Just a note to soccr: The Toronto Rochester ferry has ceased operation in December 2006. There is no mre ferry service between Toronto and Rochester,NY