Kootenay Lake Ferry to Balfour
Provider: Ministry of Transportation and Transit
Inland ferry service connecting Kootenay Bay with Balfour across Kootenay Lake.
The Province of British Columbia lists the Kootenay Lake ferry route between Balfour and Kootenay Bay, with a crossing time of about 35 minutes. The M.V. Osprey 2000 carries up to 70 vehicles and 144 passengers; the reduced-capacity M.V. Balfour carries up to 19 vehicles and 150 passengers during Osprey maintenance. The winter schedule lists ten daily departures from Kootenay Bay from 7:10 am to 10:20 pm. The summer schedule generally runs from the third week of June until after Labour Day and adds six M.V. Balfour departures, with first departure at 7:10 am and last at 10:20 pm. Check the Province’s timetable and DriveBC before travelling because maintenance, delays and seasonal schedules can change service. Times are Pacific Time. Western Pacific Marine schedule information: 250-229-4215; general enquiries: 250-229-5650.
Service Areas: Balfour, Kootenay Bay
Location: Kootenay Bay, British Columbia
Contact: 250-229-4215; 250-229-5650
Source · Retrieved: Sep 27, 2026