Links to Sites about The Trillium Ferry
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Built by Polson Iron Works
The Trillium, built by Polson Iron Works in 1910, was the sister ship to another ferry, Bluebell, built in 1906. Polson Iron Works was formed in 1883, and built about 153 hulls before it closed in 1919. Find out about the first steel lake ship built in Canada, the Knapp Roller boat, and more...
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Travelling Back in Time on Board the Trillium
Launched into the harbour in 1910, the Trillium was initially built for those hot summer days when the crowds would overwhelm the three other "flower ferries" - the Primrose, the Mayflower and the Bluebell...
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Rhabilitation of the Trillium: Historical Considerations
The complete text of a report on the Trillium's rehabilitation, written by D.G. Champion, P. Eng.
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Angelfire: The Toronto Island Ferry Service, a History
The Island. How many of us have gone to the ferry docks, taken a delightful ferry ride across Toronto Bay and gone to the Islands?
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2010 is Bigwin's 100th Birthday also!
Jeff Gabura has been a moving force in the restoration of this 100-year-old yacht, also built by Polson Iron Works. It should be finished for the anniversary of its launch on July 20. Originally registered as the Ella Mary, and owned by G.J. Gibson, the Bigwin is at last...