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“Swinging” aerial ferry
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Just an hour’s drive north of Hope along the TransCanada Hwy #1 visitors will discover two cross-river twinned communities steeped in history.
Take a break and stop at the Francis Harrington Park, in downtown Boston Bar, for it makes a perfect Fraser Canyon rest stop. Built by dedicated volunteers, the park is home to a restored ’swinging’ aerial ferry, that once was the only connection over the river between the two communities. The ferry last operated in 1986 when it was replaced by the Cog Harrington Bridge. After months of dedicated research by the volunteers, visitors can now trace the history of the ferry and the communities it served through a series of storyboards that border the park.
To learn about the fascinating history of Boston Bar & North Bend be sure to visit the Heritage Room in the Old North Bend Primary School. This facility is operated by community volunteers who are always happy to talk about old times!
A visit to the new “Zoo Art Gallery” located on a unique historic site, 4 kilometres north of Boston Bar on Hwy #1 (just south of the Canyon Alpine Motel) will allow you to view the works of over 10 Boston Bar/North Bend artists. The artwork ranges from original paintings & photography to silk scarves and handcrafted glass beads. Call 604-867-8815 for more info.;