Kootenay Lake Ferry (Longest Free Ferry Ride)
ROUTE: Across Kootenay Lake, 35 kilometres east of Nelson on Highway 3A, between Balfour (west side) and Kootenay Bay (east side), 70 kilometres from Creston on Highway 3A.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
The M.V. Osprey 2000 sails from Balfour, 6:30 a.m. – 9:40 p.m. and from Kootenay Bay, 7:10 a.m. – 10:20 p.m.
SUMMER:(June 12 to September 3, 2008)
In addition to the above M.V. Osprey 2000 schedule, the seasonal vessel M.V. Balfour provides daily extra service on the route from Balfour 10:40 a.m. to 5:20 p.m., and from Kootenay Bay 11:30 a.m. to 6:10 p.m.
(Times listed are Pacific Time Zone)
Follow this link for a detailed schedule
CROSSING TIME: 35 minutes. Additional sailings in summer.
M.V. OSPREY 2000 CAPACITY: 80 Vehicles – 250 passengers
M.V. BALFOUR CAPACITY: 28 Vehicles – 150 passengers (SUMMER ONLY)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Schedule Information: 250 229-4215
Western Pacific Marine
General Enquiries: 250 229-5650
Fax: 250 229-5679.
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