Needles Cable Ferry

Last updated on October 4, 2024

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Needles Cable Ferry

The Needles cable ferry runs across the Lower Arrow Lake, about 59 kilometres south of Nakusp on Highway 6, between Fauquier (east side) and Needles (west side).

Ferry capacity is 40 vehicles and 135 passengers.

Service hours:

Every 30 minutes

From Fauquier
5 am – 10 pm
From Needles
5:15 am – 9:45 pm

On demand

10 pm – 5 am

Crossing Time: 5 minutes

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Know Before You Go

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

Live Highway Cams

Needles Ferry Front - E

Needles Ferry Front - W

Needles Ferry Rest Area

Needles Ferry Bend Middle

Hwy 6 at Needles Ferry Landing, looking east to ferry landing.

Needles Ferry Bend End

Fauquier Ferry - W

Fauquier Ferry - E

Safety Information

B.C. Inland Ferries Safety

Contact information

WaterBridge Ferries Inc.

Fax
250 265-2192

Office
250 265-2105

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