Usk Reaction Ferry

South Usk to North Usk

Is it running?

Delays reported

Unplanned service interruption. Due to low river level. Cable Car in service.

Checked September 26 at 10:07 a.m. Pacific, from DriveBC.

Two vehicles across the Skeena. A cable car takes foot passengers when the river is too low to run.

The crossing

Crosses
South Usk to North Usk
Crossing time
7 minutes
Vehicle capacity
2 vehicles
Passengers
12
Fare
Free. No reservation, no ticket.
Service
On Demand Morning to Night With Gaps

Ferry capacity is 10 tonnes GVW and 12 passengers, including drivers. Vessel can carry 2 vehicles or 1 vehicle combination which cannot exceed 12 metres.

Hours of service

There is no timetable. The ferry crosses when someone is waiting; the hours below are when it is staffed.

  • Service hours:
  • On demand
  • 6:45 am - 10:00 am
  • 11:00 am - 2:45 pm
  • 3:15 pm - 7:00 pm
  • 8:00 pm - 11:15 pm

The community it serves

Terrace. Local events, notices and the rest of the way around are on that page.

Also worth knowing

Usk Reaction Ferry is one of 14 free inland ferries the province runs as part of the highway system, separate from BC Ferries. The province publishes full details for this crossing.