Ferry — Surrey, BC
Posted by: Dunbar Loop
N 49° 10.889 W 122° 41.426
10U E 522560 N 5447676
A brief history of the importance of ferries and river transport on the Port Kells community.
Waymark Code: WM95AN
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 07/01/2010
Views: 13
FERRY
Before Roads and Railways were built the main means of transportation was the Fraser River. Very early in the history of Port Kells and Surrey ferries were the means of transporting people and goods to market in New Westminster. Port Kells possessed a wharf at the foot of 192nd Street where the ferry used to stop.
Type of Marker: Cultural
Type of Sign: Other
Describe the parking that is available nearby: Parking is very limited in the area. Use caution and read signs.
What Agency placed the marker?: Port Kells Community Association
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