Finnegan, Alberta facts for kids
Finnegan is a small, unnamed community in southern Alberta, Canada. It's located in a special area called Special Area No. 2. You can find it about 14 kilometers (9 miles) west of Highway 36. It's also about 64 kilometers (40 miles) northwest of the town of Brooks.
The Finnegan Ferry: A Cool Way to Cross the River
The Finnegan Ferry is a special kind of boat that carries cars and people across the Red Deer River in Alberta, Canada. It's a historic ferry, meaning it's been around for a long time, and it's still used today! It connects Highway 862 from north to south.
The ferry and the community are named after a man named John Finnegan (1842–1924). He was one of the first settlers in the area. John Finnegan started and ran this ferry himself. People said he was very active and strong. Even at 75 years old, he could still do handsprings!
This ferry is completely free to use. The government of Alberta Transportation operates it. The ferry can carry up to thirteen cars or fifty people at one time. It runs every day from April 20 until November 15. You can use it between 7:00 AM and midnight.
The Finnegan Ferry is quite large. It is 22.5 meters (74 feet) long and 10.36 meters (34 feet) wide. It can carry a total weight of up to 62.5 tonnes (68.9 short tons).
Finnegan Ferry in Movies and Music
The Finnegan Ferry has even appeared in popular culture! In 1991, the famous Canadian musician Tom Cochrane filmed part of his music video for the song "Life Is a Highway" right on this ferry.
