The M.S. "Hibou" did not run much during the early spring of 1936; in June she was placed on the Tobermory ferry service. The previous year the "Hibou" had operated as a ferry and excursion boat out of Kingston where most of its staterooms on the promenade deck had been removed to make room for sightseers and dancing. With the loss of her cabins, the "Hibou" was best suited for day use such as the ferry route it shared with the M.S. "Normac".