Old Port of Montreal–Longueuil Ferry

The Old Port of Montreal–Longueuil Ferry is a Summer ferry service operating on the Saint Lawrence River between Montreal and Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. It carries pedestrians and cyclists from the Réal Bouvier Marina in Longueuil to Saint Helen's Island and the Jacques-Cartier Pier Old Port of Montreal.[1]

Old Port of Montreal–Longueuil Ferry
LocaleMontreal-Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
WaterwaySaint Lawrence River
Transit typeFerry
OperatorNavette Maritimes du Saint-Laurent / Croisières AML
System length7 kilometres (4.3 mi)
No. of terminals3
Websitewww.navettesmaritimes.com/index_en.html

It operates from late-May until early-October, with hourly departures during regular business hours seven days a week from late-June to early-September. The length of the crossing is 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi).[2]

The ferries are capable of going at speeds of up to 12 knots (22 km/h). They are 68 feet (21 m) long and 22 feet (6.7 m) wide. They have a capacity of 196 passengers, or 150 passengers and 70 bicycles.[3]

Both ends of the ferry crossing are linked to Quebec's Route Verte bicycle trail network.

References
  1. "River Ferries and Boats". Ville de Longueuil. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  2. "Old Port of Montréal/Longueuil crossing". Tourisme Québec. 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  3. "Boats". Navette Maritimes du Saint-Laurent. Retrieved 17 September 2012.


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