The cable-operated Bleriot Ferry links the two sections of the North Dinosaur Trail near Drumheller (Highway 838) as it crosses the Red Deer River, from Kneehill County on the west to Starland County on the east. It was commissioned in 1913 and built by Andre Bleriot. In addition to providing an essential transport service at the time, the ferry acted as a major social hub in the Drumheller Valley. Presently, it is a perfect detour that connects the roads that access Horsethief Canyon and the scenic Orkney Viewpoint. The ferry ride is free and takes about seven minutes - and is a fun interlude to road tripping in the Canadian Badlands region. The ferry only runs seasonally (typically 7 am to 11 pm daily from the May long weekend to the September long weekend & then 7 am to 7 pm daily from the September long weekend to October 30), and is closed during the winter season.