Serving The Eastshore of Kootenay Lake
Scroll down for the Kootenay Bay Ferry webcam.
On Sunday, November 3rd, the BC General Employees’ Union initiated job action on the Kootenay Lake Ferry.
The ferry is operating for essential services LIMITED SAILINGS only on week days, as determined by the Labour Relations Board, a body that is independent of government. More details on the Labour Relations Board are available here.
For further information on Kootenay Lake Ferry operations:
- DriveBC is being regularly updated with information for travelers: https://drivebc.ca/
- The union has a website with information available: https://ferries.bcgeu.ca/
- Western Pacific Marine, the operator, also has a list of FAQs: https://westernpacificmarine.com/news/faq/
The 35 minute ferry crossing between Kootenay Bay (east) and Balfour (west) normally is the longest 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. Foot passengers can walk on at any sailing to enjoy the lake cruise. Bus Schedule from Nelson.
KOOTENAY | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Balfour Terminal | Kootenay Bay Terminal | ||
| Summer | Strike | Summer | STRIKE | |
| 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 | 10:40 AM | ||
| M.V. Balfour | 10:40 AM | 11:30 AM | ||
| Osprey 2000 | 11:30 AM | 12:20 PM | ||
| M.V. Balfour | 12:20 PM | 1:10 PM | ||
| Osprey 2000 | 1:10 PM | 2:00 PM | ||
| M.V. Balfour | 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | ||
| Osprey 2000 | 2:50 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 | 7:00 PM | ||
| Osprey 2000 | 7:50 PM | 8:40 PM | ||
| Osprey 2000 | 9:40 PM | 10:20 PM | ||
