Niska I

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The Niska I is a 28 metre ferry that connects the northern Ontario communities of Moosenee and Moose Factory.[1] The 28 metre ferry replaced the Manitou Island II in September 2011, and was operated by Ontario Northland, an agency of the Ontario Government.[2] In August 2012 the Government of Ontario announced the cancellation of Ontario Northland's primary service -- railroad service from Toronto to Cochrane, Ontario, and the isolated communities in between. Operation of the Niska I was transferred to the Owen Sound Transportation Company -- another Crown Corporation that operates ferries on the Great Lakes.

The ferry can carry eight passenger cars, or two 18-wheel transport trucks.[2]

The vessel, and its supporting infrastructure, cost the Government of Ontario $4.5 million CAD.[3]

References

  1. "Ontario Northlander train to make its last Cochrane-to-Toronto run". CTV News. 2012-08-16. Archived from the original on 2012-10-14. http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftoronto.ctvnews.ca%2Fontario-northlander-train-to-make-its-last-cochrane-to-toronto-run-1.916960&date=2012-10-14. Retrieved 2012-10-14. "The Niska I ferry, which sails between Moosonee and Moose Factory Island, is being transferred to the Owen Sound Transportation Company, with no changes to service." 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Niska I - Moosonee to Moose Factory Ferry". Ontarion Northland. 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-10-14. http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontarionorthland.ca%2Findex.php%2Fen%2Fferry&date=2012-10-14. "The Niska I is capable of carrying two full-length tractor trailers or eight passenger vehicles, as well as up to 50 passengers." 
  3. "New Ferry for Moosonee and Moose Factory". 2010-08-10. Archived from the original on 2012-10-14. http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newswire.ca%2Ffr%2Fstory%2F693451%2Fnew-ferry-for-moosonee-and-moose-factory&date=2012-10-14. "The Niska I will replace the Manitou Island II, which was built in 1956 and currently provides cargo only ferry services to both communities. The total project cost of up to $4.5 million is being funded by the Province of Ontario."