Wollaston Lake Barge Ferry Explained

Wollaston Lake Barge Ferry
Locale:Wollaston Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Waterway:Wollaston Lake
Transit Type:Passenger and vehicle ferry
Lines:1
Vessels:1
Terminals:2
Operator:Hatchet Lake Dene Nation

The Wollaston Lake Barge Ferry is a barge ferry that operates in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District of the province. The ferry crosses Wollaston Lake, providing a link between Highways 905 and 995 and the community of Wollaston Lake, Saskatchewan.

The barge is operated by the Hatchet Lake Dene Nation under contract to the Government of Saskatchewan. The barge has tolls and operates twice per day during the ice-free season while an ice-road is used during part of the winter. Passage must be pre-booked.[1]

The ferry has a length of, a width of, and a load limit of . It is the only non-cable ferry in the province.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ferry Crossings: Wollaston Lake Barge Ferry . Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, Government of Saskatchewan . 28 November 2019 .