
Dock 'n' Duck - Balfour, British Columbia
Posted by:
wildwoodke
N 49° 37.460 W 116° 57.608
11U E 502879 N 5496864
Quick Description: The Dock 'n' Duck is a dockside restaurant and pub at the ferry landing in Balfour, British Columbia.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 10/3/2008 8:09:38 PM
Waymark Code: WM4VZZ
Views: 16
Long Description:The Village of Balfour is located 33 km (21 miles) north of Nelson
on Hwy 3A and 35 km (22 miles) south of Kaslo on Hwy 31.
Balfour has been settled for a number of years dating back to
the late 1800's as a sternwheeler terminus and landing to help
serve the mines located on Kootenay Lake. Balfour is now an outdoor
recreational destination for golfers and for people wanting to fish
for Kokanee, Bull and Gerrard trout in Kootenay Lake.
Kootenay Bay-Balfour Ferry Landing
The main meeting and business areas of Balfour is situated at or
near the Kootenay Bay-Balfour Ferry Landing. Here you can find the
Old World Bakery for a coffee and internet usage, the Dock 'N' Duck
Pub & Grill, which has a great lake view from a beachside deck
and Lang's Marina, which also has a restaurant including take-out
and available slips or fuel for boats.