Kootenay Lake Ferry

The Osprey Ferry is one of two ferries that cross Kootenay Lake, BC.  The Osprey is year round while the smaller ferry, The Balfour, is only used during the summer months.  Always a wonderful view and and with a 35 minute crossing, you'll have time to grab a coffee or quick lunch from the Osprey's lunch counter. 

Aboard the Osprey Ferry

A trip to Nelson on June 10th aboard the Osprey Ferry - such a beautiful day, even if it was very hot!  The last few pictures are of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake - both on the Ferry and driving to Nelson from Balfour.

Lots of pollen on the Lake

Coming into the West Arm

West Arm of Kootenay Lake

Is It An Hour Yet?

I got quite a charge out of these seagulls sitting in front of the One Hour Parking Sign while we were waiting for the Osprey Ferry at the Balfour Ferry Landing.

1 Hour Parking

Waiting for the Osprey Ferry at Balfour, B.C., I was watching the speckled bird prance around looking for tidbits, when the Seagull swooped in and chased him off.  Apparently the Seagull was the parking attendant and the speckled bird had overstayed his 1 Hour Parking limit!

Balfour, B.C.

Balfour, B.C. is a picturesque small Village near Kootenay Lake. Below are photos taken showing some of the marinas with the Purcell Mountain Range in the background.   The second photo also shows the Osprey Ferry coming in. 

Mallards at Balfour, B.C.

While waiting at Balfour, B.C. for the Osprey Ferry that takes you across Kootenay Lake, a popular past time is to watch the Mallards as they swim and waddle around the beach.  The nearby restaurant, Lang's Marina & Snack Bar, sells bird seed if you wish to feed the ducks.

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Balfour Sunset

Mallards at Balfour

There's always something to do while waiting for the ferry at Balfour.  These Mallard drakes and hens are a familiar site at the beach in Balfour, B.C.