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Jordan Harbour, Ontario, Canada: Wreck of The Big Weasel

La Grande Hermine, aka "The Big Weasel," built in 1914, served as a ferry, cargo ship, replica of the ship that first explored Canada, even a haunted house. Berthed in Jordan Harbor since 1997, victim of 2003 arson. A rusting, two-masted hulk.

Address:
2793 N. Service Rd, Jordan Harbour, ON, Canada
Directions:
From Toronto or Niagara Falls, take QEW to exit 55 (Jordan Road). Jordan Road to North Service Road to Jordan Harbour Marina.
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Wreck of The Big Weasel

Deteriorating badly at this point. The masts are all gone now sadly, and it's mostly the hull left, very rusty. [Amy, 07/29/2023]

Derelict ship.

Grounded Ship In Lake Ontario

A chilly stop in February, but worth the five minute detour! The paths lead to different viewpoints of The Weasel, each one better than the last!

[Debra, 02/28/2020]

Derelict ship.

Grounded Ship In Lake Ontario

The grounded ship is worth stopping to see! Lots of trails from boat-launch parking lot.

[Mark J. Besso, 08/27/2016]

Grounded ship.

Grounded Ship In Lake Ontario

There are several trails down to the water where you can get very good views of the ship.

[Ian, 07/31/2014]

Shipwreck.

Jordan Harbour Shipwreck

Motorists driving along the QEW pass by the towering masts of this shipwreck, but a brief detour to the Jordan Harbour Marina provides a view of the entire ship. The history of this former ferry and restaurant is quite interesting.

[Richard Stockman, 09/04/2011]

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