McKeil’s New Ontario Venture Makes First Trip to Lake Superior

May 27, 2026

The latest addition to the McKeil Marine fleet, the Ontario Venture was upbound at the Soo Tuesday. She is headed for Thunder Bay. Originally built in 2004 as a tanker, the vessel underwent a major rebuild in China before arriving in Canada in late March 2026.

Ontario Venture on the St. Marys River Tuesday. [Roger LeLievre]