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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 and Galena Bay, the ferry, part of BC Highway 23, is by road about south of Revelstoke and north of Nakusp. Arrowhead–Beaton In 1896, the Canadian Pacific Railway's (CP) Revelstoke–Arrowhead branch line opened along the east side of the Columbia River. At that time, the Arrowhead–Thomson's Landing (former name of Beaton), head of the lake, east–west ferry service commenced. CP gradually withdrew its sternwheelers from the lake. By 1942, only the 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 CP tug ''Columbia'', he soon bought the ''Yale''. In 1928, the Beaton Boat Co. became the operator, using its new steam tug ''Beaton'' to push a barge. In 1944, the Beaton Navigation Co. acqu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shelter Bay, British Columbia
Shelter Bay is a ferry landing and unincorporated locality on Upper Arrow Lake in British Columbia, Canada. It serves as one terminus of the Upper Arrow Lake Ferry, that crosses the lake to Galena Bay. This ferry connects British Columbia Highway 23 from Revelstoke to that highway's continuation from Galena Bay to Nakusp along the east shore of Upper Arrow Lake. It also provides a link to the start of British Columbia Highway 31 which runs from Galena Bay via Galena Pass to Lardeau on Kootenay Lake and hence down the west side of that lake to Balfour. See also *Shelter Bay, Washington Shelter Bay is a small community near La Conner, Washington. La Conner is located at (48.390495, -122.495646). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.1 km² (0.4 mi² ... References * * {{BritishColumbiaInterior-geo-stub Bays of British Columbia Ferry transport in British Columbia Arrow Lakes Unincorpora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keenleyside Dam
Hugh Keenleyside Dam (formerly known as the High Arrow Dam) is a flood control dam spanning the Columbia River, 12 km (6.5 miles) upstream of the city of Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. Dam The dam is at the outflow of what was the upper and lower Arrow Lakes; today the two lakes are joined forming one long reservoir extending north to Revelstoke Dam, and contains 8.76 km3 (7.1 MAF) of reservoir volume. The dam is operated by BC Hydro. The long earth fill and concrete dam was built as part of fulfilling Canada's obligations under the Columbia River Treaty, along with the Duncan Dam, both were built to prevent flooding and control the flow of water in the Columbia River for downstream hydroelectric dams. It was commissioned on October 10, 1968, six months ahead of schedule. Immediately downstream of the dam a 185 megawatt (MW) hydroelectric powerhouse, the Arrow Lakes Generating Station, began construction in 1999 and was completed in 2002. The station is owne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kootenay Lake Ferry
The Kootenay Lake ferry is a ferry across Kootenay Lake in southeastern British Columbia, which operates between Balfour, British Columbia, Balfour, on the west side of the lake, and Kootenay Bay, British Columbia, Kootenay Bay, on the east side. The MV ''Osprey 2000'' and the MV ''Balfour'' are the two vessels used. The route is the longest free scenic ferry carrying vehicles in the world. 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, British Columbia, 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. Bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harrop 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, caus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barnston Island Ferry
The Barnston Island Ferry is a ferry that runs across Parson's Channel (on the south side of the Fraser River) between Barnston Island and Port Kells, Surrey, in Metro Vancouver. History In 1913, the Canadian Pacific Railway withdrew steamboat services on the Fraser, leaving the island farmers with no realistic way to transport their produce to market. That year, a government wharf was built. In response to petitions from residents, the government ferry began operating in May 1916. This cable ferry had previously been used at the Pitt River crossing. However, floating driftwood and the underwater cable snagging fishing nets made the vessel unsuitable for the new location. The next year, the ferry underwent a complete overhaul. Services were suspended during the spring high water for six weeks, and during winter when ice floes were hazardous, which proved inconvenient for the transportation of milk, grain, hay and potatoes. 1918 upgrade In 1918, the introduction of a gasoli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrow Park Ferry
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Albion Ferry
The Albion Ferry was a passenger and vehicle ferry service that sailed on the Fraser River between Albion and Fort Langley in the Lower Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, Canada from June 2, 1957, until July 31, 2009. Originally operated by the Ministry of Highways as part of their inland ferry services, a single vessel – M.V. ''T'Lagunna'' – provided service every hour from 1:00am to 6:00am and every 30 minutes during the rest of the day. It ran continuously when there were overloads.. Named for the Halqemeylem name for the Golden Ears, it had originally served the communities of Agassiz and Rosedale as M.V. ''Agassiz''. Built in 1931, it had a vehicle capacity of just 16 cars. Tolls of 40 cents per car and driver, and 10 cents per additional passenger, were initially charged but these were removed on February 15, 1972, and the service remained free thereafter. In 1978, after many years of complaints about safety and reliability another ferry – M.V. ''Kulleet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adams Lake Cable Ferry
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Toll (road Usage)
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