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Bleriot Ferry

Red Deer River, Drumheller, Alberta, Canada
Ranked #7 of 9 attractions in Drumheller
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
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Airdrie, Canada
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012
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This is a small passenger vehicle cable ferry that crosses the Red Deer River on Highway 838. It's a scenic drive to and from the ferry, just a little bit out of the way if you're heading to or from Drumheller. Sometimes there's a few 'sailing' wait, but the crossing time is quick. You just drive your car onto the... More

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Alberta, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Short and sweet float across the Red Deer River. The ferry operator is probably a little bored, bring him some donuts or reading material! More

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cranbrook
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Kids loved to ride on the water and the car riding on the water! More

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Red Deer, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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The kids thought it was pretty cool to cross the river on the ferry and it is a good drive to it if you do the loop back into Drumheller. It doesnt cost anything to use the ferry either More

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Calgary, Canada
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97 reviews 97 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

Part of the loop through the scenic dinosaur trail near Drumheller. A perfect day trip from Calgary combined with the world class royal Tyrell Dinosaur Museum More

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Vancouver Island, Canada
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

One of those special little things making the trip even more memorable! Great fun. More

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Saskatchewan
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

A great chance to enjoy a short ride across the river.You can get out of your car while on the ferry if you like.The ferryman is friendly and doesn't mind a few questions.You can take the ferry while taking a tour on the dinosaur trail. More

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Montreal, Canada
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2007
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Between North and South dinosaur Trail, North of Drumheller and next to the Horsethief Canyon, is the small Red Deer river that you have to cross in order to get from one side to another (Read: From North to South Dinosaur Trail). Since these 2 trails are worth driving on them for the views, people travelling the Drumheller area shoud... More

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