Home Details for 2272 95 Highway

This is indeed a remarkable and historically significant offering! Horne's Ferry has been a privately operated, seasonal ferry connecting Point Alexandria (Wolfe Island), Ontario, Canada, with Cape Vincent, New York, in the United States. Representing a rare piece of cross-border history, this unique property and business opportunity provides the most direct route between Watertown, New York and Kingston, Ontario. The property at 2272 Highway 95, Wolfe Island is approximately 0.66 Acres. The Price for this property is $450,000 CAD. In addition to the Wolfe Island property, the Cape Vincent ferry dock property and the ferry itself are also for sale. Please contact the Listing Agents for more information. This presents an unparalleled opportunity for a buyer to continue the operation of this historic international ferry service. Horne's Ferry has been privately operated by the descendants of the original license-holder, Samuel Hitchcock, who was granted the first license for a ferry from Wolfe Island to Kingston in 1802. The continuous operation by the same family for over 200 years underscores its deep historical roots and a remarkable multi-generational commitment to this unique service; the only remaining family-owned and operated international ferry crossing in North America. The property is being suitable for alternative uses, offering flexibility for potential buyers. (id:31684)