One of the last remaining vestiges of Detroit’s Boblo Island, the Ste. Claire steamship, lost its status as a National Historical Landmark after being deemed irreparable from a 2018 fire. Designed by ...

For thousands of Michiganders, the name Boblo Island brings happy nostalgia and memories of family outings at the beloved amusement park. Formerly known as an entertainment area, Boblo Island opened ...

Many Detroiters who are old enough have fond memories of hopping aboard the ferries for the former Boblo Island amusement park. Now, a new generation could soon be able to share the experience. A ...

“The Boblo boats are set to sail again on the silver screen.” That’s what a press release that recently tickled our inbox said regarding a new initiative on the part of a group of local and New ...

A friend forwarded an email a while back, the daily come-and-click pitch from the other newspaper in town, touting a front-page feature on one of the two Boblo boats, the Ste. Claire, losing its ...

After years of decay along Amherstburg’s riverfront, crews began work Thursday to dismantle the last remnants of the former Boblo Island ferry dock. The long-awaited demolition marks the end of a ...

Remembering Boblo Island: A historic amusement park Join us on a journey to Boblo Island, a historic amusement park located in the Detroit River. Learn about its iconic rides, scenic ferryboats, and ...