GNWT announces Ferry Services Near Seasonal Close

Public Service Announcement

Yellowknife — November 2, 2021

The Arctic Red River/Mackenzie River ferry to Tsiigehtchic (MV Louis Cardinal), the Peel River Ferry to Fort McPherson (CF Abraham Francis), the Liard River ferry to Fort Simpson (MV Lafferty) and the Mackenzie River/N’dulee ferry to Wrigley (MV Johnny Berens) are nearing their average seasonal close dates and may close soon, depending on conditions.

Residents are advised to move essential goods and services as soon as possible to avoid costly delays and disappointment.

On Monday, November 1, the Department of Infrastructure issued a 72-hour-notice for seasonal closure of the Mackenzie River/N’dulee ferry (MV Johnny Berens) and the Liard River ferry (MV Lafferty). However, conditions could warrant a sudden closure at any time.

For the latest highway condition information, including the status of ferries, visit the GNWT’s highway conditions map or visit @GNWT_INF on Twitter.

 

For media requests, please contact:

Public Affairs and Communications

Department of Infrastructure

Government of the Northwest Territories

INF_Communications@gov.nt.ca