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Plans finalized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chi-Cheemaun

Manitoulin Island will mark the 50th anniversary of the ferry, the Chi-Cheemaun’s with a family gathering.
The South Baymouth Community Development Association is hosting the activities on August 10th, which will include a community party, but also walk-ons to the ship.
According to the release, there are over 20 vendors, barbecues, a parade and car show, street dance, all capped off with fireworks at dusk.
The Chi-Cheemaun is a passenger and vehicle ferry, which traverses Lake Huron between Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula and South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island and runs seasonally from mid-May to mid-October.
On August 10th – All Walk-Ons on the Chi-Cheemaun are 50% off. This offer is available in person or by calling 1-800-265-3163. (They encourage calling to avoid long line-ups.)
Visit the official Manitoulin Salutes Chi-Cheemaun’s 50th Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/895746192315570/
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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