Paynton Ferry

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The Paynton Ferry is a cable ferry in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan near Paynton, Saskatchewan. The ferry crosses the North Saskatchewan River, as part of Grid Road 674.

The six-car ferry is operated by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure. The ferry is free of tolls and operates between 7:00 am and midnight, during the ice-free season. The ferry has a length of 18.2 metres (60 ft), a width of 6.0 metres (19.7 ft), and a load limit of 31.5 tonnes (31.0 long tons; 34.7 short tons). [1]

The ferry handles approximately 30,000 vehicles a year. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ferry Crossings: Paynton Ferry". Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 28 November 2019.

Coordinates: 53°01′23″N108°49′44″W / 53.023°N 108.829°W / 53.023; -108.829