Kootenay lake ferry - Kootenay Bay to Balfour landing on the Opsrey2000
A tour of the Osprey 2000 as we go from Kootenay Bay to Balfour landing on Kootenay lake in British Columbia, Canada.
Really beautiful ride, even if it is a bit noisy. I love this lake sitting in the middle of the mountains!
The ferry itself takes 30 minutes and is free, though you do sometimes end up waiting a bit especially during the winter season. It counts as part of highway 3a, and is the prettiest way to get from Creston to Nelson (sorry Salmo!)
Balfour Ferry over Kootenay Lake
Sailing on the longest free ferry ride in the world, the Balfour ferry over Kootenay Lake in beautiful British Columbia. This was part of a Canadian motorcycle tour in July 2010. Click on my user name to see the other videos from this tour and other motorcycling videos
Kootenay Lake Ferries Kootenay Bay - Balfour (Osprey 2000)
This is a ride on the MV Osprey 2000 on the Kootenay Lake ferry from Kootenay Bay to Balfour, filmed in the afternoon on July 12th, 2019.
This free ferry is part of BC Highway 3A, providing an alternative route between Creston and Castlegar via Nelson.
Kootenay Lake Ferries Balfour - Kootenay Bay (Balfour)
This is a ride on the MV Balfour on the Kootenay Lake ferry from Balfour to Kootenay Bay, filmed in the late-morning on July 13th, 2019.
This free ferry is part of BC Highway 3A, providing an alternative route between Creston and Castlegar via Nelson.
The MV Balfour was built in 1954, and is due for replacement in the next two years.
Kootenay Lake, Balfour Inn
A relaxing afternoon under a maple tree...
MV Osprey 2000 Ferry Launch Kootenay Lake - TMTV Video
TMTV Nelson BC Canada - The Kootenay Lake Ferry is a ferry across the Kootenay Lake in British Columbia, Canada. It operates between Balfour, on the west side of the lake, and Kootenay Bay, on the east side. Two ferry vessels are used, the MV Osprey 2000 and the MV Balfour.
The ferry operates under contract to the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and is free of tolls. A single vessel operates throughout the year, with 10 departures from Balfour & Kootenay Bay The second vessel operates in summer only, providing an extra 5 crossings in either direction. The crossing is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) in length, and takes 35 minutes.
The Osprey 2000 normally operates the main service, and carries a maximum of 80 vehicles and 250 passengers. The smaller Balfour usually provides the additional summer sailings, and carries up to 28 vehicles and 150 passengers.
Kootenay Lake ferry M.V. Balfour
British Columbia, Canada
Ferry trip - Kootenay Landing to Balfour Nelson, BC
This video was shot from the forward deck of the ferry that travels between Kootenay Landing, BC on the East to Balfour and Nelson on the west side of Kootenay Lake. It's about 40 minutes across, and putatively the longest free inland ferry in North America. I actually choked up a bit when I started shooting, it is so majestic and glorious to be there with the spray in your face and all that natural loveliness around you...I felt...very Canadian, very in touch with this place...
Why Do It? Visit Kaslo and Kootenay Lake.
Why do it? Why explore Kaslo and Kootenay Lake: because it's amazing! The activities and adventures in Kaslo and the Nelson and Kootenay Lake area are endless. Hiking, biking, paddling, skiing, festivals, events, markets and more. Come visit Kaslo!
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The MV Anscomb Remembered - The Kootenay Lake Ferry
Video of the MV Anscomb from September 1991
The Kootenay Lake Ferry
Kootenay Ferry (Balfour to Kootenay Bay British Columbia)
Taking the Kootenay Ferry to the east shore of Kootenay Lake on August 2nd, 2015 to spend two days hiking and camping in the Purcell Mountains.
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Kootenay Lake ferry to Balfour, Part 1
Its a sunny day in late July 2013 as we arrive at the Kootenay Bay ferry landing . After unloading etc, the line moves forwards as we begin boarding the M.V Balfour ferry.
Kootenay Lake Ferry Sailing into Balfour
The Kootenay Lake Ferry sails into Balfour after a quick trip across the lake. The ferry shown is the Osprey 2000, the largest of the two ships sailing on the lake.
Kootenay Lake Ferry Crossing
August 8,2009 Kootenay Lake 12:20pm Balfour - Kootenay Bay Ferry crossing. Camera is heading east to Kootenay Bay. Osprey Ferry heading toward Balfour, British Columbia, Canada.
#3 Balfour Ferry to Kootenay Bay, BC
Day 23 6-22-16 We hitch a ride on the free Balfour Ferry to go to Kootenay Bay, BC.
Kootenay Lake Ferry
Video shot with : Sony FDR-X3000 Action Camera
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MV Balfour Ferry 21st August 2009
Shot taken from Balfour Beach Inn outside deck with great friends Jeff and Lucy from Calgary, Alberta.
Paddle Kootenay Lake
For one or seven days paddle Kootenay Lake and stay at the vibrant communities and campsites along the way. June 25 to July 1, 2015, paddle from Meadow Creek to Nelson and enjoy all that Kootenay Lake has to offer.
Kootenay lake ferry departs
Aug 06
2010 British Columbia Ferry Balfour Kootenay Bay