From city pace to Kootenay Lake
What if home felt more like an exhale?
For Torontonians considering a move west, discover a collection of small communities shaped by Kootenay Lake, mountain landscapes and a life lived closer to nature.
Balfour and Kootenay Lake
Beyond the GTA
Trade the city’s momentum for a rhythm shaped by the lake.
If life is giving you the flexibility to choose where you live, the communities around Balfour offer a very different perspective.
Here, Kootenay Lake shapes the landscape. 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.
Considering a move from Toronto?
Begin with the life you want—not only the address.
A move across the country is about more than finding a property. It begins with understanding where—and how—you want to live.
The broader Balfour area includes a range of small communities and property settings. Bennett Family Real Estate can help you explore individual listings, understand where they sit around the lake and connect with a licensed real estate professional for property-specific guidance—before you make the trip west.
Find your setting
Compare Balfour, Queens Bay and the communities along the Kokanee Creek corridor.
Explore from Toronto
Review complete listing information, photography and available virtual resources from home.
Understand the practical
Ask about travel routes, nearby services and considerations specific to individual properties.
Talk to someone local
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.
A different way forward
Could your next home be a long way from the city—and closer to the life you want?
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.