Glade Cable Ferry

Last updated on April 12, 2024

Glade cable ferry

The Glade cable ferry runs across the Kootenay River on Highway 3A (22.5 kilometres west of Nelson) to Glade.

Ferry capacity is 10 vehicles and 48 passengers. The maximum load capacity of the vessel is 63,500kg.

Service hours:

On demand

5 am – 2:20 am

Crossing Time: 3 minutes

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Current conditions and events at the Glade cable ferry.
Downloadable inland ferry maps and information (PDF, 2.8MB)

Live Highway Cams

Glade Ferry Terminal - N

Hwy 3A at Glade Ferry Road, 20 km north of Castlegar, looking north at west side ferry line up.

Glade Ferry Terminal - W

Glade Ferry Terminal - W Hwy 3A at Glade Ferry Road, looking at ferry landing on west side of river.

Glade Ferry Terminal - E

Hwy 3A at Glade Ferry Road, looking at ferry landing on east side of river.

Safety Information

B.C. Inland Ferries Safety

Contact information

Western Pacific Marine

Fax
250 229-5679

Office
250 229-5650

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