Lancer Ferry

{{Short description|Ferry across the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatchewan, Canada}}

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The Lancer Ferry is a cable ferry in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The ferry crosses the South Saskatchewan River, linking the communities of Lancer with Eston and providing a connection between Highway 30 and Highway 32.

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 {{convert|16.7|m}}, a width of {{convert|6.7|m}}, and a load limit of {{convert|18.5|t}}.{{cite web |url=https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/transportation/ferry-crossings/lancer-ferry |title=Ferry Crossings: Lancer Ferry |publisher=Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, Government of Saskatchewan |accessdate=28 November 2019 }}

The ferry carries almost 7,000 vehicles a year.

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