Guidebook for Balfour
Food Scene
Old World Bakery & Deli
450 Balfour FerryQuick and easy pickup of food
Seasonal April to October at the Balfour Golf Course. Annie has the best breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the area.
Ospreys Grill
602 Queens Bay RdSeasonal April to October at the Balfour Golf Course. Annie has the best breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Balfour Beach Inn
Pub food and drinks. Entertainment on Friday evenings
Dock ‘n’ Duck
7924 BC-3ANice place with a great view
Annie Bailey has the best food with a well rounded menu that is consistently good. Seasonal between May and October
13 locals recommend
Balfour Golf Course
602 Queens Bay RdAnnie Bailey has the best food with a well rounded menu that is consistently good. Seasonal between May and October
Entertainment & Activities
15 minutes away, lovely sandy beach, numerous hiking trails
71 locals recommend
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
British Columbia 3A15 minutes away, lovely sandy beach, numerous hiking trails
Nice to soak in the hot spring pool and cave, or take in the beautiful view of Kootenay Lake. Has a restaurant and bar too.
28 locals recommend
Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort
3609 Balfour-Kaslo-Galena Bay HwyNice to soak in the hot spring pool and cave, or take in the beautiful view of Kootenay Lake. Has a restaurant and bar too.
Sightseeing
Walk on to the Kootenay Lake Ferry, have breakfast or a burger, while seeing the sights of the lake, mountains and glacier. Stay on the ferry and return to Balfour. 30 minutes each way, nice way to be on the water if you don't have a boat
15 locals recommend
Kootenay Lake
Walk on to the Kootenay Lake Ferry, have breakfast or a burger, while seeing the sights of the lake, mountains and glacier. Stay on the ferry and return to Balfour. 30 minutes each way, nice way to be on the water if you don't have a boat
Parks & Nature
15 minutes away, walking trail to see the falls, have a picnic at the lake too.
15 locals recommend
Fletcher Falls
Fletcher Creek Frontage15 minutes away, walking trail to see the falls, have a picnic at the lake too.
Kaslo
Trails in and around Kaslo, B.C.
Shopping
Blue Sky Clothing: Balfour
350 Ferry Landing RdEasy, comfy clothes for holidaying
Quaint supply all type of store - Gas station, Fishing and camping supplies, gifts, gadgets, food, snacks, medicinal, cards etc. Good service
Gill & Gift
450 Ferry Landing RdQuaint supply all type of store - Gas station, Fishing and camping supplies, gifts, gadgets, food, snacks, medicinal, cards etc. Good service
Essentials
5 minute walk to Balfour Superette. Offers a wide selection of food, snacks, liquor, hardware, and dry goods. Fast and efficient, personable staff.
7 locals recommend
Balfour Superette
7824 BC-3A5 minute walk to Balfour Superette. Offers a wide selection of food, snacks, liquor, hardware, and dry goods. Fast and efficient, personable staff.