Ride across the river on a working ferry, which is accessed at approximately River Lot 3 along the Shaftesbury Trail. The ferry operates during daylight hours (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and there is no charge to cross the river on it. The ferry is usually closed for some of the winter months due to ice buildup on the river.
The Shaftesbury Ferry is one of only seven free-floating ferries in the province? Operated by LaPrairie Group and nestled within the MD of Peace boundaries, this unique ferry brings more than just transportation to the region.
Meet Nicholas Lorencz and Dusty Farmer, La Prairie employees who get to call the Shaftesbury Ferry their office. "We've had people ride the ferry from Austria, New Zealand, Dubai - and from all over the States and Canada too," Nicholas shares with a smile.
But it's not just the international visitors that make their job special.
"Earlier today, not far off, we saw a black bear cooling off in the river," Dusty recalls, pointing to the river shoreline. "One of the best parts about this job is seeing wildlife."
The Shaftesbury Ferry is more than just a ferry—it's a hub of stories and experiences.
"People spend a lot of money to spend time on the river, and we get paid to do it," says Nicholas.
