The Walpole Algonac Ferry is docked once again.
“Please note that as of today, it is with a heavy heart and much frustration that we announce that the Walpole Algonac Ferry will be shutting down as the public health measures put in place regarding the PCR testing only applies to passengers travelling back to Canada by air and land crossings,” ferry officials posted on social media on Monday, November 29, 2021.
“Marine (such as our ferry) is NOT included in the exemption of no testing required. This includes anyone that has crossed our ferry to go to the USA, you are still required to have a PCR test to travel back to Canada using the bridges and/or tunnel.”
Ferry officials say they were made aware of this information at 3 p.m. on Monday by the Port Director of the Walpole crossing.
“We understand that this is a huge disappointment to our Band Members and the community surrounding Walpole Island that has come to enjoy our crossing for their cross border needs,” ferry officials said.
“We are ongoing communication with the CBSA, Transport Canada, Public Health officials and our local MP to resolve this matter and will update with any information that we may receive.”
The ferry had started operating earlier this month, after being shut down since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regular updates are posted on the ferry Facebook page, here.
