Francois Lake Ferry

Last updated on August 21, 2026

The MV Francois Forester runs across Francois Lake on Highway 35, about 26 kilometres south of Burns Lake, from the community of Francois Lake (north side) to Southbank (south side).

​​​​Ferry capacity:

Ferry capacity is 52 vehicles and 145 passengers. The maximum load capacity of the vessel is 522,000 kg.

Crossing time: 15 minutes

Service hours:

  • From south side
    5:30 am to 10:30 pm
  • From north side
    5:55 am to 11 pm

Daily Schedule

All times are Pacific Time (PST).

 

Departs Southside

  • 5:30 am
  • 6:20 am
  • 7:10 am
  • 8:00 am (September to June only)
  • 8:50 am
  • 9:40 am
  • 10:30 am
  • 11:30 am
  • 12:30 pm
  • 1:30 pm
  • 2:30 pm
  • 3:20 pm
  • 4:10 pm
  • 5:00 pm
  • 5:50 pm
  • 6:40 pm
  • 7:30 pm
  • 8:30 pm
  • 9:30 pm
  • 10:30 pm
 

Departs Northside

  • 5:55 am
  • 6:45 am
  • 7:35 am
  • 8:25 am
  • 9:15 am
  • 10:05 am
  • 11:00 am
  • 12:01 pm
  • 1:00 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:55 pm
  • 3:45 pm (September to June only)
  • 4:35 pm
  • 5:25 pm
  • 6:15 pm
  • 7:05 pm
  • 8:00 pm
  • 9:00 pm
  • 10:00 pm
  • 11:00 pm

 

 

Live Highway Cams

Francois Lake Southbank Ferry Landing

Hwy 35 at Francois Lake Southbank Ferry Landing looking north at ferry ramp.

Francois Lake Northbank Ferry Landing

Hwy 35 at Francois Lake Northbank Ferry Landing looking at lineup.

Contact information

Waterbridge Equipment Ltd.

Fax
250-695-6305