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 McLure Ferry, Westsyde Road Landing — McLure, BC Posted by:  Dunbar Loop
N 51° 02.473 W 120° 14.538
10U E 693319 N 5658026
Crossing the North Thompson River the McLure Ferry is a great example of a reaction ferry that serve many parts of the British Columbia Interior.
Waymark Code: WMNXPG
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/19/2015
Views: 4
With the capacity of only two cars, the McLure Ferry shuttles across the North Thompson River on demand only. The crossing is short taking about five minutes, but the ferry is powered by the river's current.
According to Wikipedia:
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 demand between 0700 and 1820. It carries a maximum of 2 cars and 12 passengers at a time. The crossing is about 100 metres (330 ft) in length, and takes 5 minutes. The ferry does not operate at times of high water or winter freeze up.
Body of water served: North Thompson River
Places served:
McLure to Whispering Pines Indian Band
Seasonal: no
Hours of operation (non-scheduled ferry service): From: 7:00 AM To: 6:20 PM
Dining room / cafeteria: no
Gift shop: no
Terminal / landing address: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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