Ferry Information

Maiden Voyage of the Osprey 2000

Maiden Voyage of the Osprey 2000

The 35 minute ferry crossing between Kootenay Bay (east) and Balfour (west) is the longest and most scenic free ferry crossing in the world.

Operated by the Ministry of Highways, the Osprey 2000 runs year round and the smaller Balfour ( boat not place) in summer months. Vehicles are loaded in order of arrival and for most of the year you will get the next ferry after you arrive. On busy holidays and sometimes in mid-summer there are sailing waits so relax, have a swim or a walk. Restaurants and public bathrooms are on both sides. Foot passengers can walk on at any sailing, and some leave their cars at the terminal just to enjoy the lake cruise. The Osprey 2000 also has restaurant services and bathrooms.

KOOTENAY LAKE FERRY SCHEDULE

Year Round Schedule – Summer Schedule in effect from
the third week of June each up to and including Labour Day

Expect delays during peak periods, weekends and holidays, nice place to have a coffee, snack or a swim though.

All times are pacific time
** Food Services on Osprey 2000 Only**
Vessel
Name		 Balfour Terminal Kootenay Bay Terminal
Summer Winter Summer Winter
Osprey 2000 6:30 AM 6:30 AM 7:10 AM 7:10 AM
Osprey 2000 8:10 AM 8:10 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
Osprey 2000 9:50 AM 9:50 AM 10:40 AM 10:40 AM
M.V. Balfour 10:40 AM 11:30 AM
Osprey 2000 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:20 PM 12:20 PM
M.V. Balfour 12:20 PM 1:10 PM
Osprey 2000 1:10 PM 1:10 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM
M.V. Balfour 2:00 PM 2:50 PM
Osprey 2000 2:50 PM 2:50 PM 3:40 PM 3:40 PM
M.V. Balfour 3:40 PM 4:30 PM
Osprey 2000 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:20 PM 5:20 PM
M.V. Balfour 5:20 PM 6:10 PM
Osprey 2000 6:10 PM 6:10 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Osprey 2000 7:50 PM 7:50 PM 8:40 PM 8:40 PM
Osprey 2000 9:40 PM 9:40 PM 10:20 PM 10:20 PM
For more information please call the Kootenay Lake Ferry at 250-229-4215