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Kootenay Lake Ferry
The Kootenay Lake ferry is a ferry across Kootenay Lake in southeastern British Columbia, which operates between Balfour, on the west side of the lake, and Kootenay Bay, on the east side. The MV ''Osprey 2000'' and the MV ''Balfour'' are the two vessels used. The route is the world's longest free scenic ferry which carries vehicles. The elimination of fares on the Tancook Island ferry in June 2021, made it the longest free passenger ferry route. Sternwheeler era A number of companies operated ferries on the lake from the 1890s. When the Canadian Pacific Railway completed a rail link between Procter and Kootenay Landing in 1930, sternwheeler service on the southern arm of the lake ended. In 1931, the BC government chartered the SS '' Nasookin'' for the Main Lake crossing between Fraser's Landing and Gray Creek. The government acquired the vessel in 1933, modifying the upper decks for the route. Balfour–Kootenay Bay In 1947, the terminals were relocated to Balfour and Kootena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balfour, British Columbia
Balfour is an unincorporated community in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. The ferry terminal and former steamboat landing is on the north shore at the entrance to the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. The locality, on BC Highway 3A, is about northeast of Nelson. Early settlers For centuries, First Nations harvested huckleberries and fished in the area. In 1889, two preemptions were obtained at this location. By the summer of 1890, one recipient, civil engineer Charles Wesley Busk, established a general store and laid out a townsite. Likely named after Arthur Balfour, rival theories have existed. The next year Busk opened the Balfour House Hotel on his orchard estate. William J. Sanders was the inaugural postmaster 1891–1892. Encountering a liquidity problem, Busk sold everything except a large house set in a few surrounding acres. In 1891, Joseph and Mary Gallup bought the store and hotel in the growing community. That year, a telephone connection with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrow Park Ferry
An arrow is a fin-stabilized projectile launched by a bow. A typical arrow usually consists of a long, stiff, straight shaft with a weighty (and usually sharp and pointed) arrowhead attached to the front end, multiple fin-like stabilizers called fletchings mounted near the rear, and a slot at the rear end called a nock for engaging the bowstring. A container or bag carrying additional arrows for convenient reloading is called a quiver. The use of bows and arrows by humans predates recorded history and is common to most cultures. A craftsman who makes arrows is a fletcher, and one who makes arrowheads is an arrowsmith.Paterson ''Encyclopaedia of Archery'' p. 56 History The oldest evidence of likely arrowheads, dating to years ago, were found in Sibudu Cave, current South Africa.Backwell L, d'Errico F, Wadley L.(2008). Middle Stone Age bone tools from the Howiesons Poort layers, Sibudu Cave, South Africa. Journal of Archaeological Science, 35:1566–1580. Backwell L, Bradf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usk Ferry
The Usk Ferry operates on the Skeena River at Usk, British Columbia, Usk in the Skeena Country, Skeena region of west central British Columbia, Canada. The vessel employs reaction ferry propulsion and cable ferry guidance. Off British Columbia Highway 16, BC Highway 16, the crossing is by road about west of Smithers, British Columbia, Smithers and northeast of Terrace, British Columbia, Terrace. Timeline *1913: The subsidized reaction ferry was installed to handle traffic generated by the arrival of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTP). The huge ice flows made a rowboat ferry impossible during the changes of season. Consequently, a hand-operated basket-type aerial tramway, aerial passenger ferry was rigged between the ferry towers, which proved unsuitable because the wire rope sagged, creating a steep upward climb to the opposite shore. Instead, a footbridge was suspended from the ferry traveller cable. *1916: The Skeena rose and took out bridge. The rebuilt shorter bridge p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper Arrow Lake Ferry
The Upper Arrow Lake Ferry is a ferry across Upper Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Linking Shelter Bay, British Columbia, Shelter Bay and Galena Bay, British Columbia, Galena Bay, the ferry, part of British Columbia Highway 23, BC Highway 23, is by road about south of Revelstoke, British Columbia, Revelstoke and north of Nakusp. Arrowhead–Beaton In 1896, the Canadian Pacific Railway's (CP) Revelstoke–Arrowhead, British Columbia, Arrowhead branch line opened along the east side of the Columbia River. At that time, the Arrowhead–Thomson's Landing (former name of Beaton, British Columbia, Beaton), head of the lake, east–west ferry service commenced. CP gradually withdrew its sternwheelers from the lake. By 1942, only the Minto (sternwheeler), Minto remained. In 1954, CP abandoned the lake. Beaton–Galena Bay–Arrowhead In 1916, James C. Fitzsimmons began this upper lake service, subsidized by the province. Initially chartering the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Needles Ferry
The Needles Ferry is a cable ferry across Lower Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Linking Needles and Fauquier, the ferry, part of BC Highway 6, is by road about southeast of Vernon and southwest of Nakusp. Timeline 1913: Farmers built the first vehicle ferry using Ford Model T parts. Apart from a reference to a rudimentary raft in 1922, no evidence exists of a service most years. 1924: Government ferry launched, which comprised a log raft pushed by a launch. This free service, had a one-car capacity. 1928: Larger boat introduced. 1931: Wooden hulled cable ferry installed, having three-car capacity. Crossings were hourly. 1941: Upgraded to eight-car capacity. 1952: Upgraded to 16-car capacity. 1955: Service increased from 12 to 24 hours per day. 1967: Replacement bridge confirmed, but never eventuated. 1968: Both terminals rebuilt on submerging by the reservoir for the Keenleyside Dam. 1969: Diesel-powered ''Needles'' with 28-car capac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McLure Ferry
The McLure Ferry is a cable ferry across the North Thompson River in British Columbia, Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its Provinces and territories of Canada, ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's List of coun .... It is situated about north of Kamloops, British Columbia, Kamloops. Specifically, the ferry is a reaction ferry, which is propelled by the Current (stream), current of the water. An overhead Wire rope, cable is suspended from towers anchored on either bank of the river, and a "traveller" is installed on the cable. The ferry is attached to the traveller by a bridle cable. To operate the ferry, rudders are used to ensure that the pontoons are angled into the current, causing the force of the current to move the ferry across the river. The ferry operates under contract to the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation, is free of toll ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Fort Ferry
The Little Fort Ferry is a cable ferry across the North Thompson River in British Columbia, Canada. It is situated at Little Fort, British Columbia, Little Fort, about north of Kamloops, British Columbia, Kamloops. Technically, the ferry is a reaction ferry, which is propelled by the Current (stream), current of the water. An overhead Wire rope, cable is suspended from towers anchored on either bank of the river, and a "traveller" is installed on the cable. The ferry is attached to the traveller by a bridle cable. To operate the ferry, rudders are used to ensure that the pontoons are angled into the current, causing the force of the current to move the ferry across the river. The ferry operates under contract to the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation, is free of toll (road usage), tolls, and runs on demand between 0700 and 1820. It carries a maximum of 2 cars and 12 passengers at a time. The crossing is about in length, and takes 5 minutes. See also *Adams Lake Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lytton Ferry
The Lytton Ferry is a cable ferry across the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada. It is situated about north of Lytton. Technically, the ferry is a reaction ferry, which is propelled by the current of the water. An overhead cable is suspended from towers anchored on either bank of the river, and a "traveller" is installed on the cable. The ferry is attached to the traveller by a bridle cable. To operate the ferry, rudders are used to ensure that the pontoons are angled into the current, causing the force of the current to move the ferry across the river. The ferry operates under contract to the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation, is free of tolls, and runs on demanbetween 0630 and 2215 It carries a maximum of 2 cars, or one small school bus, and 18 passengers at a time. The crossing is about in length, and takes 5 minutes. The ferry does not operate at times of high water. See also *List of crossings of the Fraser River *Adams Lake Cable Ferry *Arrow Park Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harrop Cable Ferry
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Glade Cable Ferry
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Big Bar Ferry
Big Bar Ferry is a cable ferry across the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada. It is located about north of the town of Lillooet and west of Clinton. 6 km upstream from the ferry is French Bar Canyon (sometimes known as Big Bar Canyon), while downstream is High Bar Canyon (the ferry is located at one of the few places possible for a river crossing accessible by road from both sides in this area). The ferry connects the dirt ranch road up the west side of the Fraser from Lillooet to Big Bar and Kostering, which connect via road to Jesmond and Big Bar Lake, and beyond to BC Highway 97. Description Technically, the ferry is a reaction ferry, which is propelled by the current of the water. An overhead cable is suspended from towers anchored on either bank of the river, and a "traveller" is installed on the cable. The ferry is attached to the traveller by a bridle cable. To operate the ferry, rudders are used to ensure that the pontoons are angled into the current, cau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
