Kootenay Bay
in British Columbia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
49.683 and -116.869 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 49° 40' 59" and W -116° 52' 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: 09:44 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Dawson_Creek
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:07 am and 8:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-05-10 08:04:54

Discover Kootenay Bay

Kootenay Bay in British Columbia is a town in Canada about 1,918 mi (or 3,086 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital city.

Current time in Kootenay Bay is now 09:44 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Dawson Creek with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 8 airports near Kootenay Bay, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport in a distance of 43 mi (or 70 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.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 32%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 13% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 10th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, 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.


Kirkland Shave - Hiking and Fitness Guide

Published: August 29, 2013
Length: 18:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GuideAdvisor

http://www.guideadvisor.com/guide/kirkland-shave/ Kirkland Shave, a fitness and health hiking guide, not only takes you through the beautiful green mountains of British Columbia, he also makes...


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.


Polaris X2 Quad on Tatou 4S Tracks

Published: March 16, 2009
Length: 24:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ucabucaboo

video experimenting.


Cessna 185 take off Crawford Bay

Published: July 30, 2012
Length: 36:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 1953cessna180

Cessna 185.


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...


Plaid Lake and back in 3 Minutes

Published: December 24, 2014
Length: 04:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kasper Naef

Beautiful Winter Day. Perfect for a quick flight with my son. Took off from Kootenay Lake at 1750' , climbed up to 7500' and flew over Plaid Lake. Then turned around, descended over Crawford...


kootenayangler.com at 9th annual Rainbow Derby on Kootenay Lake

Published: October 16, 2010
Length: 52:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sarosha stockton

Catch and Release of Amazing Rainbow's on Kootenay Lake by kootenayangler.com at.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kootenay Lake

Kootenay Lake is a lake located in British Columbia, Canada and is part of the Kootenay River. The lake has been raised by the Corra Linn Dam and has a dike system at the southern end, which, along with industry in the 1950s-70s, has changed the ecosystem in and around the water. Kootenay Lake has a year round toll-free ferry that crosses between Kootenay Bay and Balfour, and is a popular summer tourist destination.

Located at 49.6667, -116.833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of British Columbia, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Kootenays

Kootenay Lake Ferry

The Kootenay Lake Ferry is a ferry across the Kootenay Lake in British Columbia, Canada. It operates between Balfour, on the west side of the lake, and Kootenay Bay, on the east side. Two ferry vessels are used, the MV Osprey 2000 and the MV Balfour. The ferry operates under contract to the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and is free of tolls.

Located at 49.652, -116.912 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ferries of British Columbia

capture of the webcam Walkers › North: Hwy 31, 45 km north of Nelson and 25km south of Kaslo, looking north

Walkers › North: Hwy 31, 45 km north of Nelson and 25km south of Kaslo, looking north, Walkers (source)

capture of the webcam Kootenay Bay › North-East: Ferry Terminal, looking northeast on Hwy 3A

Kootenay Bay › North-East: Ferry Terminal, looking northeast on Hwy 3A, Kootenay Bay (source)

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