This route provides the only crossing of the Fraser River between the Port Mann Bridge on Highway 1 and the New Mission Bridge carrying Highway 11 across the Fraser at Mission. A ferry has operated here since the 1920's. The ferry is scheduled to be replaced by a new bridge by 2008. The sail aboard the ferry is free. The route follows 232nd Street to its northern end and then continues to Glover Road. Glover Road is followed through Fort Langley and then the Albion Ferry.

Transition from Highway 10

232nd Street continues north from
Highway 1.


 

Southern Pacific (formerly B.C. Hydro) Railway. This railway line serves as a connector route from the Candian National Railway and also serves the Fraser Valley from New Westminster east to Chilliwack.

The railway is also used by trains delivering coal from southeastern British Columbia to a coal facility at Roberts Bank near Tsawwassen.

 
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A few cyclists enjoy a ride on a summer afternoon.

This route is popular with cyclists. The area here is a mix of residential and hobby farms.

Turning to into the Fraser River floodplain area, 232nd Street descends a short grade.

 

The route hugs the bench for a short distance.

Along this country road are views of the surrounding areas, making this route a good one for a pleasant drive.


Glover Road.

Glover Road is the principal route between Fort Langley and the City of Langley, located towads the southwest.
A turn to the left on Glover Road south to Telegraph Road and a turn right on Telegraph Road west will provide access to the Belmont Golf Course.


Click on the sign to visit the golf course website.

Use your back button to return here and continue north on Glover Road.

Turn right at this interesection to continue to Fort Langley and the Albion Ferry.

Glover Road.

Largely a rural route, it is a busy access route for those going to and from the Fort Langley region.

 

Just west of Fort Langley with a turn to the left on 88th Ave. ahead is Redwoods Golf Course.

Click on the sign to visit the golf course website.

Use your back button to return here and continue north on Glover Road.

Fort Langley at 88th Ave.

Fort Langley is a small village which has a long and prominent part of the history of British Columbia.

In 1858, when British Columbia was proclaimed as a British Colony, Fort Langley was made the capital.

It was also the departure point for miners heading to the goldfields in the interior of British Columbia.

The many retail stores and shops are accented with a tree lined Glover Road which adds to the beauty of the village.
To find out more about Fort Langley, click on this sign.

Use your back button to return here and continue travel south on Glover Road towards the Trans-Canada Highway.
Fort Langley downtown area.

A turn to the left here will bring the visitor onto Mavis Avenue with acccess to the Fort Langley National Historic site.
To visit the National Historic site, turn right before crossing the Canadian National Railway tracks onto Mavis Ave. The former Hudson's Bay fort is just 1 km east or to the right.
Fort Langley is a prominent part of B.C. history. To visit the Parks Canada website for Fort Langley, click on this sign. Use your back button to return here and continue south on Glover Road.

On the leftis the Fort Pub and Grill, featuring this unique landmark tower.

Ahead is Bedford Channel and bridge.

This bridge crosses Bedford Channel, a part of the Fraser River. Originally a non descript standard design highway bridge with wood railings, the structure was rebuilt to this ornamenta pedestrian friendly and more pleasing look a few years ago.

The route approaches MacMillian Island one of many river islands on the Fraser River between Chilliwack and New Westminster and ends at the Albion Ferry in the distance.

Vehicles waiting to board the Albion Ferry on the south side of the river. Long line ups like this one are common especially during weekends.
Albion Ferry.

Due to the significant changes in river levels, adjustable ramps are used.

It is not uncommon during spring runoff to view the river completely submerging this area and to have the river rise up to within 6 to 4 feet from the top of the pilings.

A covering of very fine river silt can be seen on the piling next to the blue canopy.

The ferry route is serviced by two identical ferries.
The Klatawa and Kulleet are both propelled by engines which are dual fuel (diesel and also compressed natural gas). The Klatawa - shown here underway - was the first, having completed the conversion in 1985. The Kulleet was the second of the two ferries to receive engines capable of running on a dual fuel system in 1988.

The outside of the vessels are painted in Translink livery, but inboard they retains their original Department of Highways ferries colours, yellow and white.

The Klatawa (right) and her sister ferry the Kulleet (in the distance on the left) are identical ships originally completed for inter-island service for the then Department of Highways.

The Albion Ferry began in 1957 with an 18 car ferry. The Klatawa joined the old ferry in 1978. In 1985, the Kullleet (on the left) joined her sister ship, the Klatawa.

The Albion route since 1999 has been operated as part of the Translink transit system.

The route was toll until 1972.
The Kulleet about midway across the Fraser River.

The Kulleet and her sister ferry the Klatawa are identical ships originally completed for inter-island service for the then Department of Highways.

The Albion Ferry began in 1957 with an 18 car ferry. The Klatawa joined the old ferry in 1978. In 1985, the Kullleet (shown here) joined her sister ship, the Klatawa. Both carry 26 cars each.

The Albion route since the late 1990's has been operated as part of the Translink transit system.

The route was toll until 1972.
Green access dock extends a ways out to the river.
Boarding the ferry.

The Fraser River is during summer at its lowest levels which results in a rather steep descent to the ship.
Vehicle deck aboard the Kulleet.
Wheelhouse of the Kulleet. Structurally the same as that aboard the Klatawa, the wheelhouse contains two seats for the Captain and quartermaster.

The ferries are fitted with radar as there are many small fishboats in the river and the river particularly during the autumn does attract heavy fog.

From the port hand (left side) is this view downstream of the Fraser River.

In the distance obsured by haze and clouds are the mountains which form Vancouver's scenic background

In the distance on the right bank is a sawmill. Most of the sawmills produce woodchips and sawdust for use in pulp and paper manufacturing.

The water action in front is caused by the screws of the engines forward which are being used to turn the ship to starboard or to the right.
Seen from the port side of the ship is this view of Albion and Maple Ridge.
The Klatawa - the sister ship to the Kulleet - settles into her crossing of the Fraser River.
Underway across the Fraser.

Looking from the starboard hand (right side) of the ship is this view of upstream towards Mission.

The Fraser River Basin area drains about 1/3 of B.C.'s surface area.

The Fraser River has a salmon run each year.
View of the vehicle deck aboard the Kulleet.
After a 10 minute crossing, vehicles come ashore.

The grade on the drop ramp is noticable as at the time of year this picture was taken, the river is at its lowest level.

During times of spring flood, it has not been uncommon for water to reach to within 2 feet below the dock, of which the bright green railing can be seen.
Once on the north shore, traffic is encouraged to turn right or east to access Highway 7.

Golden Ears Provincial Park is a popular destination for Greater Vancouver residents. It is also a destination for boating as the park borders on Alouette Lake.

Click on this sign to head directly to Golden Ears Provincial Park's web site.

Use your back button to return here and continue on towards Highway 7 and Mission.

Continuing east on River Road, the route takes a sharp left turn to cross the Canadian Pacific Railway.
 
240th Street and Highway 7.

For actual travel to Golden Ears Park, the vacationer would continue through the intersection and follow the signs on the route.
Highway 7 east to Ruskin and Mission.

Click on this picture to continue travel on Highway 7