Balfour
in British Columbia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
49.617 and -116.969 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 49° 36' 59" and W -116° 58' 7"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:57 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Vancouver
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:27 am and 3:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Balfour

Balfour in British Columbia is a place in Canada about 1,923 mi (or 3,095 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital city.

Current time in Balfour is now 10:57 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Vancouver with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 8 airports near Balfour, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport in a distance of 37 mi (or 60 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, Colville, Newport and Libby. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 35 °F

Morning Temperature -3°C / 27 °F
Evening Temperature -4°C / 25 °F
Night Temperature -4°C / 24 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1031 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Tuesday, 3rd of December 2024

3°C (37 °F)
-5°C (24 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

3°C (37 °F)
-5°C (22 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

1°C (33 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

The Osprey 2000 ferry arriving in Balfour.

Published: December 10, 2012
Length: 41:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RideCamVids

Just passing the outer channel markers and arriving in the vicinity of Balfour. The landing ramp faces westwards therefore the ferry has to make approximately a 160 degree turn to the right...


POV motorcycle riding on highway 31 British Columbia Canada

Published: November 16, 2007
Length: 39:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: vridetv

http://www.vridetv.com This weeks clip features Ainsworth Hot Springs,British Columbia. VRIDETV (description) Imagine mounting a high definition camcorder to the handlebars of a motorcycle...


On the Osprey 2000 ferry

Published: December 08, 2012
Length: 40:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RideCamVids

Standing on the Osprey 2000 ferry in mid August of 2012 just panning around as we wait for it to depart from Kootenay Bay for the trip over to Balfour landing.


Catch and release of World Class 40inch Bull Trout!!!! by kootenayangler.com

Published: April 18, 2008
Length: 05:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sarosha stockton

BEST VID!!!!!! Huge Trout in the Kootenays!! Catch and release Trout Fishing around Kootenay Lake and Nelson. Steelhead and Salmon fishing in Terrace and Q.C.I. Canada.


Bunker Shot Golf Tip-Kokanee Springs

Published: September 21, 2009
Length: 31:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mike ashton

Some simple ideas to improve your bunker shots from CPGA professional, Michael Ashton, of Kokanee Springs Golf Resort, Crawford Bay, British Columbia, Canada. The address position is one best...


Hot springs cave! You've got to see this place!

Published: January 31, 2018
Length: 57:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: One Bag Travel Stories

The coolest hot springs cave that I've visited (yet) has got to be here. Ainsworth hot springs in British Columbia is a natural mineral bath that flows out of the rock ...


Osprey 2000 ferry

Published: July 01, 2019
Length: 54:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Westley Paynter

Short clip I recorded with Samsung A70 while riding the ferry.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Balfour, British Columbia

Balfour, also known as Balfour Bay, is an unincorporated community in British Columbia, located about 30 kilometres northeast of the city of Nelson and located at the juncture of Kootenay Lake with its West Arm. It is the location of the Kootenay Lake Ferry, which is the longest toll-free vehicle ferry in North America.

Located at 49.6333, -116.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated settlements in British Columbia, Designated places in British Columbia, Populated places in the West Kootenay

capture of the webcam Procter › North: Balfour inland ferry terminal, looking north towards Hwy 3A

Procter › North: Balfour inland ferry terminal, looking north towards Hwy 3A, Procter (source)

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