The Spirit of Ontario

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The Spirit of Ontario
An Exploration into The Spirit of Ontario
By Laura Glaza EDU 290 330-620 PM
Click here View the article used in presentation
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What is it?

• A fast ferry
• Rochester, New York to Toronto, Ontario
• Will travel across Lake Ontario

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The Ship

• Costs 42.5 million
• 284 feet long
• Almost as tall as five-story building
• May carry 774 passengers
• May carry 238 cars

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Fast Ferry Features

• A restaurant
• Bars
• Wireless Internet
• Two movie theaters
• Duty-free shop
• Childs play area

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The Journey

• Made in Australia
• Traveled through Panama Canal
• New York City
• St. Lawrence River
• Lake Ontario

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The Accident

• April 1, 2004
• Struck pier in New York City
• Suffered gash and hole above waterline
• Must be repaired

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Destinations

• Trip takes 2 hours and 15 minutes
• Two ports
• Rochester
• Toronto

Rochester Port for Spirit of Ontario Picture from
www.democratandchronicle.com
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Features of Rochester

• Eastman Theatre
• Strong Museum
• Memorial Art Gallery
• Rochester Museum Science Center
• Finger Lakes Wineries
• Genesee Country Village Museum

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Features of Toronto

• Princess of Wales Theatre
• Toronto Zoo
• Art Gallery of Ontario
• Ontario Science Center
• Royal Ontario Museum
• CN Tower

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Maiden Voyage

• Originally April 30
• Delayed from accident
• New date currently unavailable