Bleriot Ferry Explained

Bleriot Ferry
Locale:	Kneehill County, Starland County
Waterway:	Red Deer River
Transit Type:	Automobile
System Length:	105m (344feet)^[1]
Operator:	Alberta Transportation
Website:	Ferries - Alberta Transportation

The Bleriot Ferry is a cable ferry in Alberta, Canada. It links the two sections of the North Dinosaur Trail (Highway 838) as it crosses the Red Deer River from Kneehill County on the west, to Starland County on the east.

Originally known as the Munson Ferry, it was commissioned in 1913 with Andre Bleriot, brother of aviator Louis Blériot, as its first operator. In addition to providing an essential transport service, it acted as a major social hub in the Drumheller area.^{[2] [3]}

The ferry operates from late April to November.^[4]

External links

• Directions to Bleriot Ferry - Westworld magazine

51.5731°N -112.8853°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bleriot Ferry. Alberta Transportation. February 2, 2017.
2. Web site: Bleriot Ferry. Drumheller Specialty Attractions. February 2, 2017.
3. Web site: Ferrying history in the Drumheller valley. Drumheller Mail. July 25, 2019.
4. Web site: Ferries. Alberta Transportation. Government of Alberta. February 2, 2017. en. October 2, 2007. May 17, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090517001049/http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/1965.htm. dead.