The TRILLIUM: 1910 - 1957
THE SECOND of two larger ferries to increase passenger service made its appearance in 1910, four years after the completion of the BLUEBELL. This new vessel was a complete duplicate of the latter in everything from side paddle-wheels to the spacious observation decks. However, this particular ferry would receive probably more attention in years to come. This was the TRILLIUM.
As all the previous three ferries had been named for various flowers, the TRILLIUM received her name from the flower which is the symbol of the province of Ontario.
Entering service in 1910, she soon rose in popularity second only to that of her sister ships. These ferries, as I have mentioned previously, were often used as a means of increasing passenger service, and the TRILLIUM and the BLUEBELL were often used together for shuttle service to Hanlan's Point.
In 1919 the Prince of Wales made a special visit to Toronto, and in honour of his visit the TRILLIUM was chartered to carry the Royal Party for a visit to the Toronto Island. This was a special honour, seldom granted, and has never been duplicated for any other boat in service since that time.
The TRILLIUM was in service mainly to Hanlan's Point and Centre Island from 1910 to 1926. From then until 1952 she catered mostly to Centre Island fanciers, with the occasional trip to Ward's Island and Hanlan's.
Source: Toronto Archives
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