Kootenay Lake Ferry

COVID-19 Protocols

• Passengers are required to stay in their vehicles.
• For protection of passengers and crew, indoor seating, food service and bathrooms are closed.

Maiden Voyage of the Osprey 2000

The 35 minute ferry crossing between Kootenay Bay (east) and Balfour (west) is the longest scenic free ferry crossing in the world. Scroll down for Webcam and Ferry Schedule.

Operated by the Ministry of Highways, the Osprey 2000 runs year round and the smaller Balfour ( boat not place) in summer months.  Foot passengers with masks can walk on at any sailing to enjoy the lake cruise. Bus Schedule from Nelson

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KOOTENAY LAKE FERRY SCHEDULE May be delays during peak periods, weekends and holidays, but both landings have a coffee, food and swimming beaches. All hours are in Pacific time and Winter times are in effect until June 2021
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