For inland ferry information visit Inland Ferry Schedules. The M.V. Subscribe. Nestled along the shores of Kootenay Lake, Balfour is a small but vibrant community, offering multitudes of opportunity for the avid hiker, biker, golfer, boater and fisherman. The Kootenay Lake Ferry is the longest free ferry ride in the world and well worth the voyage for the view alone, especially if it’s your only opportunity to get on Kootenay Lake in a boat. Ferries on and around Kootenay Lake. We were travelling from Cranbrook to Nelson and opted to take the delightful Kootenay Lake Ferry. held a round of public consultation to explore alternatives to address several challenges with the Kootenay Lake Ferry Service. Last updated Sat Feb 29 at 3:49 PM PST. Inland Ferries; Schedules; Delays / Events Any closures or significant events will be reported on DriveBC Major Events; BCFerries (Coastal) Osprey 2000 is 80 vehicles and 250 passengers. Cranbrook, BC, Canada / The Drive FM. The Kootenay Lake Ferry is the longest free ferry ride in the world and well worth the voyage for the view alone, especially if it’s your only opportunity to get on Kootenay Lake in a boat. Harrop Ferry Landing on the south side of Kootenay Lake, looking north. It is one of the largest natural lakes in British Columbia, at approximately 100 km in length and 3-5 km in width. From Kootenay Bay you can continue along Highway 3-A … If you are … All is settled, ferries are running on the normal schedule. Highway 3A across Kootenay Lake BC Kootenay Lake in British Columbia is located between the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. Maiden Voyage of the Osprey 2000. The road is quite winding and I do find the locals … ... Drive BC is reporting there will be no service between Kootenay Bay and Balfour until further notice starting Saturday. The highway system in British Columbia includes a series of ferries. Ferry Schedules and Delays. Watch for slippery sections between Highway 3 and US Border for 10.4 km (10 km north of BC and WA Border, South of Osoyoos to BC and WA Border, South of Osoyoos). The ferry service will be shut down until further notice, a product of a labour dispute between Western Pacific Marine Ltd. and BC Government and Service Employees Union (BCGEU) members. It is free and run on a first come first served basis. Visit DriveBC for inland ferry incidents or delays. All is settled, ferries are running on the normal schedule. For select highways not located through mountain passes and/or high snowfall areas, tire and chain requirements end March 31. Scroll down for Webcam and Ferry Schedule. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The 35 minute ferry crossing between Kootenay Bay (east) and Balfour (west) is the longest scenic free ferry crossing in the world. In the summer months the Kootenay Lake Ferry system runs two ferries facilitating less wait times. Scroll down for Webcam and Ferry Schedule. DriveBC reports the Kootenay Lake Ferry will be out of service between Kootenay Bay and Balfour starting Saturday, August 31.. Attention motorists: Winter tires or chains are required on most routes in British Columbia from October 1 to April 30. In the summer months the Kootenay Lake Ferry system runs two ferries facilitating less wait times. Balfour can accommodate 28 vehicles and 150 passengers. DriveBC issued a notice Thursday morning that “there will be no ferry service at Kootenay Lake … All is settled, ferries are running on the normal schedule. Maiden Voyage of the Osprey 2000.