Jordan Harbour, Ontario, Canada: Wreck of The Big Weasel (Gone)
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. Beached in Jordan Harbor since 1997. Victim of 2003 arson. The rusting, two-masted hulk was dismantled in 2024.
- Directions:
- From Toronto or Niagara Falls, take QEW to exit 55 (Jordan Road). Jordan Road to North Service Road to Jordan Harbour Marina.
- Hours:
- Summer 2024: dismantled as a safety hazard.
- Status:
- Gone
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It's been torn down.
[Christine M, 11/26/2024]
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]
The grounded ship is worth stopping to see! Lots of trails from boat-launch parking lot.
[Mark J. Besso, 08/27/2016]
There are several trails down to the water where you can get very good views of the ship.
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Built in 1914, abandoned here in 1997, the shipwreck was dismantled as a safety hazard this past summer.