So Close, & Yet, A World Away...
The April 2009 Better Homes and Gardens Travel section highlighted Madeline Island Ferry Line and the great lakes by saying "There's no better way to explore these mighty water-ways than from the decks of ferryboats."
Located at the gateway to the Apostle Islands on the south shore of Lake Superior in Northern Wisconsin, Madeline Island Ferry Line provides passenger, bicycle and car transportation between the picturesque towns of LaPointe and Bayfield. The 25-minute trip provides spectacular views of the Lake itself and several of the 22 Apostle Islands. Feel yourself being carried away!
Begin your voyage to the Island by stopping in the Madeline Island Information Station across from the ferry landing in Bayfield. It is a treasure trove of visitor information, promoting Island attractions and businesses. The displays in the Information Station highlight Island artistry, museums, lodging, parks, restaurants, and shops. A visit here will prepare you for all there is to see and do while you're on the Island, and get you set for the ferry trip!
Come Ride With Us!
P.O. Box 66
La Pointe, WI 54850
tel: 715.747.2051
Island Happenings
Transportation Update on Tuesday, Feb. 2nd 2010
Goodbye 2009 season, hello 2010 windsled and ice road (hopefully) season!
The ferry boats have shut down, effective Tuesday, Feb 2nd. Our office is open, but the boats are iced in and the maintenance projects are now in full swing.
Windsleds Transportation, Inc. operates the windsleds and maintains a potential ice road. Please keep scrolling down in this Island Happenings Box to see their written trip schedule.
In the meantime, please check out the latest Ferry happenings and images on Facebook. Become a fan of Madeline Island Ferry Line
WINDSLED & VAN SCHEDULE
Windsled & van operated by Windsleds Transportation Inc and subject to change without notice!
For windsled information, please call 715-747-5400.
Monday-Friday
Trips to Bayfield leave at: 7:10am, 9:00am, 10:30 am, 11:30am, 3:45pm, 4:30pm
Trips to Madeline Island leave at: 7:20am, 9:30 am, 10:45am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm & 5:00pm
Saturdays
Trips to Bayfield leave at: 9:00am, 11:30am, 4:00pm
Trips to Madeline Island leave at: 9:15am, 12:15pm, 4:15pm
Sundays
Trips to Bayfield leave at: 9:00am, 12:00pm, 4:00pm
Trips to Madeline Island leave at: 9:15am, 12:15pm, 4:15pm
For windsled information, please call 715-747-5400.
Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
Bayfield Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
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