The Lancer Ferry is a

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in the

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. The ferry crosses the

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, linking the communities of

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with

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and providing a connection between Highway 30 and

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. The six-car ferry is operated by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure. The ferry is free of

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s and operates between 7:00 am and midnight, during the ice-free season. The ferry has a length of , a width of , and a load limit of . The ferry carries almost 7,000 vehicles a year.

References

Ferries of Saskatchewan Cable ferries in Canada Miry Creek No. 229, Saskatchewan Snipe Lake No. 259, Saskatchewan {{Saskatchewan-transport-stub

See also

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