Beausoleil First Nation

Ahneen, boozhoo!

Beausoleil First Nation rests in the southern tip of Georgian Bay on Christian, Beckwith and Hope Islands. These magnificent islands are home to the Chippewa people.

Much history can be found on the islands. More recently with the Forked Three-awned Grass. This species of grass is nicknamed "Ice Age Grass" found throughout Christian Island and is currently on the Species at Risk list.

Transportation Notice

Updated June 23, 2017 9:07 a.m.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS A REPAIR REQUIRED TO ONE OF THE GENERATORS ON THE VEHICLE FERRY M.V. SANDY GRAHAM WHICH WILL REQUIRE THE VESSEL TO BE TIED UP UNTIL THE PART IS REMOVED. THE PART REQUIRED TO BE REMOVED WILL THEN BE SENT OFF FOR REPAIRS.

WE ALSO PLAN TO UTILIZE THE TIE UP TIME TO PERFORM SOME REQUIRED PAINTING OF THE VESSEL (***Weather Permitting***) AND SOME OTHER ITEMS THAT REQUIRE ATTENTION WILL BE ADDRESSED. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD TO MOVE VEHICLES WHERE REQUIRED IN ADVANCE OF THE TIE UP. WE ARE LOOKING AT A POTENTIAL TWO DAY TIE UP OF THE SANDY GRAHAM BOTH WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY OF NEXT WEEK DEPENDING HOW QUICKLY THE PAINTING CAN BE COMPLETED.

THE INDIAN MAIDEN WILL OPERATE THE SCHEDULE UNTIL REPAIRS AND PAINTING ARE COMPLETE

Wednesdays repairs will occur at Cedar Point dock and Thursday if required will occur at home port on Christian Island.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PATIENCE.

B.F.N. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT