Bleriot Ferry

The cable-operated Bleriot Ferry links the two sections of the North Dinosaur Trail near Drumheller. It’s a unique transportation option and a piece of living history. The ferry was built by Andre Bleriot and began operation in 1913. At the time, it was a vital piece of transportation infrastructure and even something of a social hub in the Drumheller Valley. New roads and bridges make it somewhat less important to the transportation network. However, the Bleriot Ferry can’t be beat for character, and it’s still a great way to travel between Horsethief Canyon and the Orkney Viewpoint. The ferry is free and has a capacity of 45 passengers and 13 mid-size cars. It operates from late May to early September. The crossing takes about seven minutes, so if you arrive to find the ferry just sailing off, you won’t have a long wait.