Cape Vincent-Wolfe Island ferry purchase could clear way for reopening
The Cape Vincent-Wolfe Island ferry is expected to be purchased for nearly $250,000, with a possible return to service next summer if work on the Canadian customs building is completed.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The Cape Vincent-Wolfe Island ferry is expected to be purchased this week for close to a quarter of a million dollars, a step toward restoring service between Cape Vincent and Wolfe Island, Ontario.
After the purchase, the ferry is expected to be transferred to the Canadian government for operation. The ports in Cape Vincent and Wolfe Island, along with the ferry, would be under public ownership on both sides of the border.
A Jefferson County economic study found that 90% of 1,500 respondents had used the ferry. The study projected that reopening next summer could generate $29 million in visitor spending over 10 years.
Work is still needed at the Canadian customs building on Wolfe Island. The building may cost more than $1 million to update, and Canadian officials are considering whether a temporary station could allow service to resume sooner. The ferry could return next summer if the remaining steps are completed.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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