Closer to Kootenay Lake
What if your next move brought the lake closer?
For people who already know and love the Kootenays, discover the homes, land and everyday lifestyle of the small communities surrounding Balfour and Kootenay Lake.
Balfour and Kootenay Lake
A closer look at Balfour
You may know the drive. Now picture calling it home.
For residents of Nelson, the North Shore, Kaslo, Castlegar and nearby communities, Balfour may already feel familiar—but living here offers a different relationship with the lake.
Kootenay Lake shapes the landscape and the rhythm of everyday life. Mountains rise beyond the shoreline, outdoor recreation is close at hand and small communities create a grounded sense of place. It is a setting for more time outside, unhurried gatherings and days connected to the water and woods.
Every property is different. Use the links below to explore its complete photographs, features and listing details.
Current opportunities
Homes around Balfour
From established homes to waterfront settings, explore each property through its dedicated landing page.
430 Buriview Drive
Balfour area · BC
1726 Highway 31
Queens Bay · BC
6158 Redfish Road
Kootenay Lake · BC
7769 Holt Road
Balfour · BC
262 Bryan Road
Kokanee Creek to Balfour · BC
6506 Littlewood Road
Kokanee Creek to Balfour · BC
7077 Beggs Road
Balfour area · BC
1294 Green Road
Balfour area · BC
See the area in motion
Take a closer look at life around Balfour.
Follow the shoreline, take in the mountain setting and experience the pace of the communities surrounding Kootenay Lake.
▶ Watch the area filmThe everyday experience
A life with more sky in it.
Around Balfour, the landscape is not simply something to look at. It becomes part of how the days unfold.
Summer by the lake
Shoreline walks, a swim and long afternoons beside the water.
Nature, built into the day
More opportunities to step outside, move slowly and notice the landscape around you.
At the shoreline
Life at the water’s edge
The lake is more than the view. Around Balfour, boating, paddling, swimming, fishing and quiet time along the shoreline are woven into the warmer months. Public beaches, marinas and boat launches broaden the ways people can enjoy Kootenay Lake.
Explore local recreationAcross Kootenay Lake
A community connected by the ferry
The Kootenay Lake Ferry is part of Balfour’s identity and its connection to Kootenay Bay and the East Shore. The crossing adds another dimension to local life, opening the door to more communities, scenic drives and days spent exploring.
Check official ferry information
Beyond the shoreline
Room to slow down
The quieter side of the area unfolds beneath the trees, where creeks, shade and forested spaces add another texture to life around the lake.
Beyond the shoreline
Fairways between the lake and mountains
Balfour Golf Course winds through a forested setting and offers a scenic Kootenay Lake outlook. Nearby community recreation also includes public courts, a playing field and routes for road and mountain biking.
Explore Balfour recreationSpace to imagine
Lots & land around Balfour
Explore the full listing for property-specific information, photographs and details. Aerial images provide area context and do not indicate exact boundaries.
Already at home in the Kootenays?
Find the setting that fits your next chapter.
Sometimes the right move is not far away. It may simply bring you closer to the lake, more land or a quieter everyday rhythm.
The broader Balfour area includes a range of small communities and property settings. Bennett Family Real Estate can help you compare individual listings, understand where they sit around the lake and connect with a licensed real estate professional for property-specific guidance.
Compare nearby communities
Explore Balfour, Queens Bay and the communities along the Kokanee Creek corridor.
Explore before you drive
Review complete listing information, photography and available virtual resources before arranging a closer look.
Understand each property
Ask about access, nearby services and considerations specific to the home or land that interests you.
Talk to a local brokerage
Connect with a locally owned family brokerage based in Nelson, British Columbia.
Find your bearings
Connected along Kootenay Lake
Balfour sits between Nelson and Kaslo, with the ferry providing a connection to Kootenay Bay and the East Shore. Explore the area through the map and trusted local resources.
Closer than you think
Could your next home be just up the lake?
Explore the current homes and land around Balfour, then connect with Bennett Family Real Estate for a local perspective on the properties that speak to you.