Sidney Ferry Returns for the Season
Posted March 24, 2015 at 5:58 am by Tim Dustrude
Do you all remember some guy named Ian Byington? (the name rings a bell for me…) But anyway, he sent over this story and photos about this year’s first run of the international ferry. Thanks Ian!!!
The next time you sail home from Sidney, you’ll go through the new American toll booth, completed just in time for the new season in Sidney. The new building was dedicated and used for the first time on Sunday morning. Inset: This year’s button! Photo by Ian Byington for the San Juan Update
It happens every spring – the Sidney ferry begins its run to and from Anacortes and Friday Harbor. This weekend marked the first trip of the year, and the San Juan Update’s Ian Byington reports:
Sometimes borders keep people apart, and sometimes they are the place people come together.
Flags from both sides of the border were waving as the annual return of the ferry run was celebrated. Photo: Ian Byington/San Juan Update
With the earliest opening date in a decade, the Washington State Ferry’s scheduled run to Sidney, B.C. got underway Sunday. Elected officials and other dignitaries made their way to Sidney on the first international run of the year – people from Skagit Valley, Anacortes, Friday Harbor, and Sidney & Victoria gathered at the midday ceremony.
Friday Harbor Town Council Member Barbara Starr (left) took the first boat over Sunday morning to represent the Town for the day’s festivities. Photo: Ian Byington/San Juan Update
This year’s ceremony also included the official ribbon-cutting for the new toll booth as well!
The smiles and cheer brightened the almost grey day, as both sides celebrated the return of the ferry that connects the two countries, and have for over 50 years.
Town criers Kenny (from Sidney) and Richard (from Anacortes, who also handled the ferry’s PA announcements on the ride over) get ready to announce the cutting of the ribbon. Photo: Ian Byington/San Juan Update
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