The Estuary Ferry is a cable ferry in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan near the ghost town of Estuary. The ferry crosses the South Saskatchewan River, carrying Highway 741 across the river.

The six-car ferry is operated by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure. The ferry is free of tolls and operates between 7:00 am and midnight, during the ice-free season. The ferry has a length of 16.7 metres (55 ft), a width of 6.7 metres (22 ft), and a weight limit of 18.5 tonnes (18.2 long tons; 20.4 short tons).[1]

The ferry typically carries 8000 vehicles each year.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ferry Crossings: Estuary Ferry". Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 28 November 2019.

50°56′42″N 109°48′11″W / 50.945°N 109.803°W / 50.945; -109.803


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