Category: Kootenay Lakes

Kootenay Lake Ferries on Winter Schedule – September 9, 2023

As of September 9, 2023, Kootenay Lake Ferries will be back on the winter schedule with Osprey 2000; MV Balfour will be out of service and will return for the 2024 summer schedule DepartsBalfourTerminal DepartsKootenay BayTerminal Osprey 2000 06:30 AM 07:10 AM Osprey 2000 08:10 AM 09:00 AM Osprey 2000 09:50 AM 10:40 AM Osprey …

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Employment Opportunity – Relief Marine Officer

Western Pacific Marine’s Kootenay Lake Ferries division is based in beautiful Balfour, located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, surrounded by the Selkirk, Monashee and Purcell mountain ranges. The Kootenay region is a popular place for outdoor adventurers, art and music lovers, foodies, and history buffs. Western Pacific Marine provides year-round ferry service on …

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Osprey 2000 Fall Refit – Out of Service Oct 10 – Oct 24 2023

The Osprey 2000 Ferry will be OUT OF SERVICE Oct 10 – Oct 24, 2023 for semi-annual maintenance. The smaller capacity MV Balfour ferry will be in service, operating on the regular winter schedule. Please note: there is potential for increased wait times during busy sailings – refer to DriveBC.ca for updates. MV Balfour weight …

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Attention Toy Haulers

Gas tank limits will be strictly enforced. Any trailer exceeding 2×25 liter capacity will be refused passage. For more information please contact: Kootenay Lake Ferry Office Western Pacific Marine Ltd. 250-229-5650