Crowfoot Ferry

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Comments

Heather Mellon

Very nice composition and detail in this image and it certainly tells a story. These ferries are an important part of our history and in helping to connect communities with the rest of the world. Thanks for sharing!

Clifford Dupuis

Thank you so much Heather

Debra Plett

Hi Clifford, very nice composition and story of this interesting area. Nicely captured.

Clifford Dupuis

Thank you Debra, I appreciate your kind comments

Yves Langlois

Great compo and a very intresting story Clifford. Love the brith colours of green, white, blue and white. Appreciate the little patch of land in the botom left corner (for the perspective)

Clifford Dupuis

Thank you so much Yves for your kind comments, very much appreciated

Description
This cable ferry near Crowfoot, Alberta commenced operation in 1927 and crosses the Bow connecting RR201 in Wheatland County on the north and Vulcan County on the south all within the Siksika Nation. During the devasting floods of 2013 this ferry suffered significant damage and was out of service 4 years.
Taken By
Clifford Dupuis
Taken On
July 9, 2024
Tagged
crowfoot_ferry ferry cable_ferry bow_river river siksika_nation crowfoot alberta barge boat transportation vehicle watercraft land nature outdoors plant rainforest tree vegetation water water_resources lake watercourse
  • Focal: 200
  • Lens Model: NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
  • Shutter speed: 0.0008 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 8

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