Manitoulin Island Car Ferry - Evergreen Resort - Cottage Resort. Manitoulin Island Car Ferry - The Chi-Cheemaun. A trip on board the Chi-Cheemaun is much more than just a way to reduce the hours of driving around Georgian Bay if you are heading to the north or west. It's also a way to see a unique area of Ontario. Chi-Cheemaun Home Page. Ferry service begins May 4, 2007. Manitoulin Island Car Ferry.

Manitoulin Island Car Ferry. While on board you can learn a little about the Great Lakes and Bruce Peninsula, sightsee as the ship passes picturesque islands and lighthouses or enjoy a meal. If the weather's fine you can relax on deck or enjoy the comfort of the passenger lounges. Driving Directions: From South Baymouth continue north on Hwy 6 for 16 km to Hwy 542 west to Mindemoya. Turn north on Hwy 551 to West Hwy 540, continue for 24 km to Evergreen Resort. At a total length of 365 feet and a gross weight of 6,996 tons, the Chi-Cheemaun is the largest ship of its kind in the Great Lakes. It is able to carry 143 cars and 638 passengers between Tobermory and South Baymouth, a 30-mile route, in less than two hours at an average speed of 18-miles per hour. Whether you are making the trip for a days outing or just trying to save yourself of hours of driving time, the Chi-Cheemaun can get you there comfortably and safely. Directions for Driving From the South When driving northbound, use Hwy 6 to the Bruce Peninsula of Lake Huron to reach Tobermory and the Chi-Cheemaun car ferry, which crosses Georgian Bay to Manitoulin at Southbay Mouth on a regular schedule. From South Baymouth continue north on Hwy 6 for 16 km to Hwy 542 west to Mindemoya. Turn north on Hwy 540 for 24 km to Evergreen Resort. We are located on Ice Lake 8 km east of Gore Bay on Hwy 540.