Balfour, B.C. Chamber Members
The Balfour BC Chamber has more than 40 members.
Here are some of them:
All Seasons Redfish Beach House
6674 Highway 3A
Nelson BC
(mailing: F.Smith,
123 Douglas Rd
Nelson BC V1L 5V7
Phone: 250-352-5394
Toll-Free: 866-451-2002
www.allseasonsredfishbeachhouse.com
frankgaile@shaw.ca
The Beach House is the perfect retreat for families, couples, or large groups vacationing together. A great location for conoeing, golfing, hiking, skiing, biking, or just relaxing. Whatever your interest, All Seasons Redfish Beach House will surely make your vacation a memorable one!
Aqualab Plumbing Services
250-229-4391 (Balfour)
877-224-4391 (toll free)
250-229-4371 (fax)
Aqualab Plumbing Services is available for any plumbing service needs, including repairs, replacement, renovation, andinstallations. Ticketed and insured. Serving the Balfour area. We offer free estimates and a discount for seniors.
Balfour Autobody and Glass
7699 Highway 3A, P.O. Box 212
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-5788
balfour@telus.net
Balfour Autobody and Glass Ltd. is an ICBC-accredited shop. Along with collision repair, painting, and windshield replacement, Balfour Autobody is a full-service autobody repair shop. Owner Mike Poetsch is a long-time Balfour local and is committed to high quality repairs and excellent customer service.
Balfour Beach Inn
Box 137
Balfour BC V0G 1C0
nathan@balfourbeachinn.com
www.balfourbeachinn.com
On the shore of Kootenay Lake, kitchenettes, cable TV, wireless/high speed Internet, family dining, deck, lounge with smoking area and deck, indoor pool, sandy beach, marina, one minute from the Balfour Golf Course, 12 km from Ainsworth Hot Springs.
Balfour Equipment & Rental Co.
5555 Highway 3A
Nelson, BC V1L 6N7
Phone/fax: 250-229-5771
balfourequ@netidea.com
We rent, sell, and service tools and materials for contractors and homeowners. Our inventory includes yard and garden machines, air-operated equipment, electric tools and equipment, construction equipment, vehicle hauling flat-deck trailer, safety harnesses, cement mixer, and much miscellaneous equipment. We also have a bobcat and mini-excavator for rent.
Balfour Evangelical Covenant Church
7741 Upper Balfour Road
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-2301
balfour@ecov.org
www.ecov.org
We just celebrated 10 years of sharing God's love with Balfour and its surrounding communities! Whether you already live here or are simply visiting, our doors are open. Our Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m.
Balfour Golf Course
P.O. Box 139
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
866-669-4653
www.golfbalfour.com
proshop@golfbalfour.com
The Balfour Golf Course is a prestigious 18-hole, Les Furber-designed facility, complete with a driving range, putting green, full fleet of rental cars, and newly constructed clubhouse.
Players will find the front nine carved neatly through a forested region with sand and water hazards strategically placed; the back nine uses the mountains to provide elevation from tee to green and a scenic view across Kootenay Lake to the Purcell Mountain range.
Golfers of all abilities will be rewarded by good shot-making, but don't be fooled by the large greens and seemingly easy play! This blend of "beauty and beast" will challenge the skills of even the very best of golfers.
We are confident that once you play the Balfour Golf Course, you'll consider it to be one of the elite courses you'll soon want to challenge again.
Balfour Recreation Commission
Box 139
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
Phone 250-229-4114
Fax 250-229-5635
admin@golfbalfour.com
The Balfour Recreation Commission is a non-profit Society, registered with the Government of British Columbia in 1963 to:
- promote a healthier lifestyle for the community of Balfour and the surrounding area through the provision of facilities, and
- create, encourage, maintain, promote, develop, and support recreational activities.
As a non-profit society, the BRC has no taxing authority and does not rely on the Regional District or Government taxes for maintaining and improving the facilities. We rely heavily on volunteers.
In 1986, the BRC was successful in obtaining title to a parcel of land to develop a top-rated, 9-hole, Les Furber-designed golf course. The course was built using volunteer labour. In 2000, Osprey Golf Estates Ltd. added the back Les Furber-designed nine holes. The BRC and Osprey have an agreement whereby the BRC leases the back nine and operates it for Osprey. The operation employs two full-time professionals and 16 seasonal employees.
This popular, world-class, and now-18-hole golf course provides funds for the community to maintain the "little red schoolhouse" and fitness center, the soccer/baseball field, tennis court, Balfour Hall, and boat ramp.
Balfour Superette
7824 Highway 3A, Box 136
at the Ferry Landing
Balfour BC V0G 1C0
250-229-4612
Fax 250-229-5495
balsuper@shawcable.com
The Blancher family provides almost everything - groceries, liquor, ATM, copy machine, post office, lotto, videos, and a few things more!
Balfour Towing and Salvage
250-229-5252
250-551-5252-cell
We offer 24-hour towing, scrap vehicle removal, scrap metals removal, pickup available, hiab service, flatdeck service, dump truck hauling, salvage and demolition, and residential and commercial property cleanup.
BBI Lounge
Box 137
Balfour BC V0G 1C0
250-229-5790
nathan@balfourbeachinn.com
www.balfourbeachinn.com/lounge
First licenced lounge in BC. Heritage surroundings with a stunning view from our beachside deck. Play Keno or free pool. Enjoy a cocktail in our smoking room.
Birch Grove RV Park & Marina
7048 Lee Road
Nelson, BC V1L 6R9
Phone and Fax 250-229-4275
birchgrove@shaw.ca
Located 3 km west of the Balfour ferry landing, Birch Grove is clean and quiet with a relaxing atmosphere. We have large, fully serviced sites with firepits and picnic tables, a lakeside tenting area, free showers, shade trees and lawn, moorage, launch, boat gas, and sandy beach. We're close to golf, hiking, and Ainsworth Hot Springs. Cancellation policy 7 days. Your hosts: Wally and Marilyn Erickson.
Blue Sky Clothing Co.
Next to Lang's at the Ferry Landing
P.O. Box 166
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-354-7716 – Mobile
250-354-0101 – Nelson Store
250-229-2336 – Harrop Office
blueskyclothingco@shaw.ca
www.blueskyclothingco.com
"Comfort and elegance, sized for real women!" We also carry men's and kids' beachwear. Blue Sky Clothing garments are designed and manufactured by the owner, Marilyn. Blue Sky uses only first-grade, natural fabric to make fun clothes, from sunwear to formalwear.
Brown's Form Rental
6953 Highway 3A
Nelson, BC V1L 6R9
250-229-4648
We provide construction forms and other services.
Cedars Lakeshore Inn & Marina
7782 Highway 3A, PO Box 91
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
Phone/Fax: 250-229-4777
cedars5@shaw.ca
www.cedars.shawbiz.ca
Cozy, quaint lakeside accommodation. Experience the Kootenays on the doorstep of Kootenay Lake. Four quiet, clean, fully equipped kitchenettes; close to country store and ferry terminal. Check out our 3-day and weekly golf packages. Annual RV sites on request. Beach, boat launch, and marina with year-round moorage (annual, monthly, weekly, and daily).
DDC Excavating, Ltd.
7102 Highway 3A
Nelson, BC V1L 6S3
250-229-4742
ddcexc@shaw.ca
We provide complete excavating services for commercial and residential projects. Our equipment includes 5-10-20 metric ton hydraulic excavators, mobile soil & aggregate screening, and a skid steer loader.
DH Holdings
Box 159
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-5749
250-354-9372
dankris@telus.net
Drywalling - Dan Huiberts is a life-long resident who has worked on most of the commercial businesses in the area, with a five-man crew.
Docker's Pub
7924 Wharf Road, P.O. Box 120
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
Phone and fax 250-229-4244
Dockerspub1@shaw.ca
Community Nutshell
Whether it's an excuse for a scenic drive, or while out on the lake, or while waiting for the ferry, Docker's is the place to be. Great food, daily/nightly specials, pool table, and a gorgeous view from our beachside deck will quickly make you a regular.
Eagleview Par 3 and Mini Golf Centre
1285 Queens Bay Rd, Box 201
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-4141
info@kootenaylakeviewlodge.com
www.kootenaylakeviewlodge.com
Eagleview boasts a unique and challenging 9 hole Par 3 course as well as an undulating real grass 18 hole putting course. This is golf for the fun at heart where everyone can play together and have a great day. Reasonable rates, onsite rentals, and No Reservations Required means you just have to show up and start having fun. Kootenay Lakeview Lodge and McQ's North Country Grill are right here, too.
Gill and Gift
7922 Highway 3A, Box 59
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
Phone and Fax – 250-229-2113
Zelonka@netidea.com
www.gillandgift.com
We have everything you need to catch fish in Kootenay Lake and surrounding areas - the right lures, colours, and advice. Our goal is to catch fish – not fishermen. We're an authorized dealer of nautical charts and publications, and can also get you a fishing license. We have assorted giftware, t-shirts, Canadian souvenirs, gift cards, boat flags, film, batteries, sunglasses, and fireworks! See you soon - Randy
Graham Marine Construction
(a division of Graham Woodworking Inc.)
7778 Balfour Wharf Road
P.O. Box 171
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
Phone: 250-229-2169
Toll-Free: 866-666-2169
Fax: 250-229-2170
info@gwinc.ca
www.grahammarineconstruction.ca
Marine construction and development, marine pile driving, dock systems, tug boat, crane truck, and dump truck service.
Grandview Properties
6769 Grandview Drive
Nelson, BC V1L 6W6
250-229-2237
250-229-2257 (fax)
250-354-8167 (cell)
ldc@netidea.com
www.grandviewproperties.com
Located between Nelson and Balfour, all residential lots for sale at Grandview Properties overlook beautiful Sunshine Bay of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake and the surrounding mountain vista.
Real estate on Kootenay Lake is limited by physical attributes - location, slope, and terrain. Some find waterfront property too expensive. Grandview Properties brings you an affordable solution - owners of our view lots have privileged access to our 200' private lakeshore frontage!
Our lots are gently sloping, cleared of woody debris and stumps, and fully serviced with underground utilities (power, telephone, gas, water & sewer).
Kokanee Park Marina
5110 Highway 3A
Nelson, BC V1L 6N6
250-825-9235
Fax 250-825-9364
Service 250-551-9235
nelsonprinter@telus.net
Full-service marina (parts, service, repair shop), 74-slip dock, boat and SeaDoo rentals, grocery store, gas, liquor agency, propane, video rentals, and more!
Kootenay Lake Automotive
7699 Highway 3A
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-5799
balfour@telus.net
Kootenay Lake Automotive Ltd. is a locally owned shop. Our certified journeyman technician has more than 25 years of experience repairing domestic and European vehicles, specializing in BMW. Along with wheel alignments and air conditioning service, we offer complete automotive repair services.
Kootenay Lake Family Network
kootenaylakefamilynetwork@shaw.ca
Kootenay Lake Family Network is a newly registered, non-profit society! We are a dynamic group of people (you can join!) who recognized a need for community support and programming for the many families in the rural communities between Kokanee Creek and Coffee Creek, as well as Harrop and Procter. Do you have a talent or hobby you would like to share? Is there a class or activity you'd like to see in your community, for your children, your Grandma, yourself? The KLFN is committed to developing fun, safe, and healthy family activities, and fostering community spirit. Let's celebrate community together!
Kootenay Lakeview Lodge
1285 Queens Bay Rd, Box 201
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-4141
877-229-4141
Fax. 250.229.4451
info@kootenaylakeviewlodge.com
www.kootenaylakeviewlodge.com
Kootenay Lakeview Lodge faces spectacular Kootenay Lake. Every room has a breathtaking view. Our cosy lodge rooms will give you a good night's rest for the next day's activities! Eagleview Par 3 and Mini Golf Centre and McQ's North Country Grill are right here, too.
Kootenays Bed and Breakfast Association
www. bbkootenays.com
Looking for a romantic honeymoon destination, a rustic getaway in a historic setting, something right in town, a place with a gorgeous beach? Is a kitchenette or a king bed a "must have"? Do you want to be within walking distance of that funky coffee shop or used bookstore on Baker Street? Looking for a secluded getaway with a stream gurgling down the hill and birds singing? All visitors will find the perfect place to rest and unwind among our member B&Bs that range from "easy on the pocket" budget options to world-class luxury accommodations. If the member you call is full or does not meet your requirements, they will refer you to the B&B that can!
Lakeshore Place Home Park
7126 Highway 3A
Nelson, BC V1L 6S4
250-229-4663
brenda.janzen@shaw.ca
Lakeshore Place is a waterfront manufactured home park with 34 boat slips for homeowners and a recreation center. We're just minutes from the beautiful Balfour Golf Course.
Lang's at the Ferry Landing
P.O. Box 33
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-4771
Lang's is a 50-seat sit-down or take-out restaurant right at the ferry landing. We've been a family-owned business for more than 36 years! Our menu includes a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, ranging from burgers to full-plate dinner entrees. On the lighter side, we have 16 flavours of ice cream, and baked goods including homemade butter tarts. Our marina rents slips and sells boat gas. Come on down and feed the ducks!
MC Fiberglassing
P.O. Box 160
8245 Busk Road
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-2275
mckjb@telus.net
Our shop offers a wide variety of quality services such as boat repairs, house decks and patios, speciality fabricating, custom mold manufacturing, and repairs.
We also do alterations, retrofits, and repairs on RVs, trucks, fibreglass parts, canopies, and much more. Call or come visit! Martin and Charlene Brager.
Mat's Growers
1247 Green Road
P.O. Box 152
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
Phone and Fax: 250-229-2131
mats.growers@hotmail.com
We carry a unique line of perennials, shrubs, trees, and annuals. We handpick our varieties to withstand the Kootenay climate and to offer different products than other nurseries.
McQ's North Country Grill
1285 Queens Bay Rd, Box 201
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-4141
info@kootenaylakeviewlodge.com
www.kootenaylakeviewlodge.com
McQ's North Country Grill is a beautiful log restaurant next to Kootenay Lakeview Lodge and Eagleview Par 3 and Mini Golf Centre. Our menu will satisfy everyone - our chef is one of the best in the Kootenays, but you can also count on burgers and salads. McQ's is open 7 days a week and is available for special occasion bookings from seminars and retreats to fully catered wedding receptions. Find a comfortable seat near a window or outside on our large deck and watch the Kootenay Lake Ferry sail across the main lake. This is one view you will not want to miss. Fully licensed and professionally staffed, we guarantee a dining experience second to none. With menu prices ranging from $15.95 to $34.95 and a kids menu too, we know that we have something for everyone.
Mistiso's Place Vacation Rentals
811 Vernon St.
Nelson BC
Phone: 250-354-8085
Toll-Free: 877-MISTISO (647-8476)
www.mistisosplace.com
mistisosplace@shaw.ca
Mistiso's Place is located in the heart of Nelson, only steps away from historic Baker Street. Self-contained suites offer upscale accommodation at an affordable price.
MurrayPond Bed and Breakfast
Box 34
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-5204
250-551-1758 (cell)
janet@murraypond.com
www.murraypond.com
MurrayPond B&B is just moments from the Kootenay Lake ferry terminal and the many amenities that Balfour has to offer.
The tastefully decorated Guest Suite has a king-size bed with premium mattress and quality linens, as well as a comfortable twin-size pull-out bed. The Honeysuckle Room upstairs is also available should your party require it. Relax on the private entrance patio with its afternoon sun and shade from a maple tree.
Enjoy your breakfast in the dining room, on the vine-covered veranda, or south-facing sundeck with mountain views, or have it on a tray in your room.
We take pride in the healthful, home-baked goodies, freshly ground fair trade organic coffee, and the locally grown seasonal ingredients offered in our breakfast selections.
Old World Bakery & Deli
450 Ferrylanding Road, P.O. Box 161
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-4642
Enjoy our great eats & treats on our summer patio. We're a bakery, deli, and coffee bar. Summer hours are 4 AM to 11 PM.
We serve organic coffee, ice cream, and light lunches.
Osprey Ridge Golf Estates Ltd
Osprey Ridge Golf Course
P.O. Box 82
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
Ron Lang, President
250-229-4746
rd-lang@shaw.ca
Osprey Ridge owns the back nine holes of the Balfour Golf Course, as well as many spectacular acres of developable property surrounding the back nine. The property is slated for development of luxury housing for those seeking clean water, fresh air, and beautiful surroundings, with four-season outdoor recreational opportunities.
Osprey 2000 Snack Bar
Box 25
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
When traveling across beautiful Kootenay Lake aboard the Osprey 2000 ferry, be sure to visit the snack bar. We offer a full menu, including breakfast (try our famous "Sunriser"!), burgers, sandwiches, and the best hot dogs around. We also carry snacks for the road and souveniers. Open year-round from 6:30 a.m.
Pottery by Bruce MacDiarmid
7286 Highway 3A
Nelson, BC V1L 6S1
250-229-4237
ibmacd2@shaw.ca
Welcome to the Balfour area! I'm the local potter and I invite you to visit my gallery 2 km west of Balfour. Hours are 10-4 or later, almost every day. You'll see a varied display of pottery, from small gift items to one-of-a-kind works of art. My work reflects the awesome beauty of our natural environment using a wide array of colour and decorating techniques. It is well-crafted, functional, and will be a unique gift. Thanks for your interest, and enjoy your stay in Balfour. Bruce MacDiarmid.
Regional District of Central Kootenay
Box 590, 202 Lakeside Dr
Nelson, BC V1L 5R4
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-RDCK (7325)
Phone: 250-352-8154
Fax: (250) 352-9300
info@rdck.bc.ca
www.rdck.bc.ca
The Regional Districts sponsor partnerships in issues that transcend municipal and electoral area boundaries such as waste management, water distribution, fire protection, and much more.
Gord Reid Productions
7910 Woodside Road, P.O. Box 75
Procter, BC V0G 1V0
250-229-2178
reidgord@telus.net
Fine-art painter, freelance humour writer, and cartoonist. Regular monthly contributor to Oilweek magazine.
R.W.V. Contracting -
Kootenay Lake Region (since 1988)
6163 Redfish Rd.
Nelson, BC V1L 6M9
250-229-4487
cell - 250-505-7468
ron@rwv.com
www.rwvcontracting.com
We do a variety of excavation work and mechanical services. Excavation: septic fields, water lines, basements/foundations, road building, land clearing, stump removal, demolition. Trucking: low bedding, gravel truck. Mechanical: small engine repair (mobile) and light-duty welding (mobile).
TMTV/BCTV Kootenays
Newsroom Ph 250-229-4261
Newsfax 250-229-4262
Videolab Dept 250-229-2209
Videolab TollFree 800-824-8688
info@tmtv.net
www.tmtv.net
TMTV/BCTV Kootenays provides late-breaking TV news coverage, video productions and video-film lab services. The videolab department provides movie film transfers, slide scanning, conversions of audio or video to CD or DVD, duplications of CD, DVD, and video. The productions department provides TV news coverage for regional, national, and world TV networks.
Toad Rock Campground
RR #3, S37, C1
Nelson, BC V1L 5P6
877-229-5448
info@toadrockcampground.com
www.toadrockcampground.com
All campers welcome. Treed sites for camping and large social pavilion for
gatherings. Firewood, showers, toilets and laundry facility.
Special events throughout the season!
"Where the sound of bikes is the sound of friends"
Western Pacific Marine Ltd.
Box 207
Balfour, BC V0G 1C0
250-229-4215
www.westernpacificmarine.com
Western Pacific Marine Ltd. operates the Kootenay Lake Ferry, the world's longest free ferry service, on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation. Enjoy the spectacular scenery aboard the Osprey 2000 or the M.V. Balfour.