Bleriot Ferry
A cable ferry in operation since 1913 that carries vehicles across the Red Deer River free of charge. It is part of the Dinosaur Trail loop.
The Bleriot Ferry is one of the few cable ferries still operating in Alberta. It is named after the Bleriot family, who ran the crossing in its early days. Each trip carries several vehicles and takes only a few minutes. The ride is free, and the ferry runs from spring through fall. In winter, when the river freezes, service stops. On summer weekends you may have to wait in line. Once across, you can follow the South Dinosaur Trail back into town.
Opening hours
Seasonal service, approx. 08:00–22:40
Nearby sights
- Orkney Viewpoint
- Horsethief Canyon
- Dinosaur Trail
- Horseshoe Canyon
- The Little Church
- Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
- Midland Provincial Park
- Fossil World Dinosaur Discovery Centre