Bleriot Ferry
Canada
(Summer only) You can view or cross the Red Deer River on the river crossing vehicle ferry.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Bleriot Ferry
Welcome to the Bleriot Ferry, a remarkable, functioning piece of living history nestled deep within the dramatic topography of the Canadian Badlands. As you stand on the dusty banks of the Red Deer River, you are surrounded by a…
Listen in the app2The Descent into the River Valley
The approach to the Bleriot Ferry is an experience of profound topographical shock. To reach this point, you have likely driven across the vast, flat, and seemingly endless agricultural prairies of southern Alberta. …
Listen in the app3The Engineering of the Cable System
While waiting on the shore, take a moment to closely examine the mechanical infrastructure that makes the Bleriot Ferry possible. Unlike free-floating vessels that rely on propellers or rudders for steerage, this ferry is…
Listen in the app4The Crossing Experience
Driving your vehicle onto the steel deck of the ferry initiates the crossing experience. Once the wooden chocks are securely placed behind the tires and the operator gives the signal, the journey begins. …
Listen in the app5The Riparian Ecology of the Red Deer River
As the ferry glides across the water, take a moment to analyze the critical ecological zone that flanks the river, known as a riparian habitat. In the context of the arid, sun-scorched Badlands, the Red Deer River is an absolute…
Listen in the app6The Legacy of Andre Bleriot
The name of this ferry carries a surprisingly glamorous and international historical weight. It is named after Andre Bleriot, the man who first commissioned and built the crossing in nineteen thirteen. …
Listen in the app7The Dinosaur River Context
It is impossible to cross this river without acknowledging the colossal prehistoric narrative that surrounds it. The Bleriot Ferry operates just a short drive upriver from the world-renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. …
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As the Bleriot Ferry completes its brief journey, the steel ramp clangs heavily against the concrete landing pad, signaling the end of our crossing. In the span of a few short minutes, we have traversed a physical obstacle, but…
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What is Bleriot Ferry?
Bleriot Ferry is a place in Canada with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5731, -112.8850 |
| Last updated |