Balfour is a busy summer resort area surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty on the shores of Kootenay Lake, in the valley of the Selkirk Mountain ranges, midway between the historic city of Nelson and the picturesque village of Kaslo.

You'll find grocery with liquor store, post office and video rentals, both fine dining and fast food, two pubs, a bakery with coffee shop, fishing tackle and gift shop, gas station and mechanic, and clothing shop. Boat launch and kayak or canoe rentals are close by.

Kootenay Lake is the largest inland lake in BC. It's 156 km (97 mi) long and ranges from 2 km (1.24 mi) to 6 km (3.72 mi) wide, and the water is some of the cleanest and clearest on the planet. This is an ice-free lake and provides excellent year round fishing. Dollys and Rainbows live here - Kootenay Lake is home to the world famous Gerrard Rainbow Trout. Fly fishing is exceptional, particularly in the spring on the south arm.

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