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Canby Ferry - Canby, Oregon

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Canby Ferry - Canby, Oregon

Have you ever taken a ferry across a river?  There is a new Canby Ferry, known as the M.J. Lee, just like its predecessors, which carry vehicles across the Willamette River but north of Canby.  The ferry is an electric powered ferry which runs between 6:45 a.m. and 9:15 p.m. daily.  The fees are reasonable such as motorcycles pay 50 cents per trip, cars and pickups are $1.25, and larger vehicles are $2.50 and up per trip. 

There has been a ferry traversing the river between Canby and the Stafford area near Wilsonville since 1914.

The ferry is the only crossing of the Willamette River between the bridge at Oregon City and the Interstate 5 bridge at Wilsonville.  High water can periodically close the ferry.  Canby Oregon is about 8 miles south of Oregon City . Oregon City is about 6 miles south of Portland on the east side of the Willamette River. 8 miles south of the US 99E underpass (going under the railroad) at the south end of Oregon City you will come to a road the has a sign saying "Canby Ferry" Turn right and go about 3 miles you will come to the Canby Ferry. On the west side the road goes to Interstate 5 and I- 205.

Taking the ferry will give you a totally different view of the area than if you are driving across one of the bridges, it’s an experience the family will truly enjoy!

For operation updates and other information call 503-650-3030.

Written by patwatson · Filed Under Willamette Valley 

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2 Responses to “Canby Ferry - Canby, Oregon”

  1. Stevie Wonder on October 17th, 2008 3:14 pm

    Why do none of the sites I have seen for the Canby Ferry have an address or coherent directions of any kind? All I want to do is go there and enjoy the reasonable pricing and spectacular views. But I can't find it. I CAN'T FIND IT. I know it's probably off of the I-5 and it's south of wilsonville and somewhere near canby…

  2. patwatson on October 17th, 2008 11:51 pm

    Canby Oregon is about 8 miles south of Oregon City . Oregon City is about 6 miles south of Portland on the east side of the Willamette River. 8 miles south of the US 99E underpass (going under the railroad) at the south end of Oregon City you will come to a road the has a sign saying "Canby Ferry" Turn right and go about 3 miles you will come to the Canby Ferry. On the west side the road goes to Interstate 5 and I- 205.
    Hope this helps you find it without too much of a problem. Thanks for bringing the issue to our attention.
    The Editor

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