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How to get fromNelson to Canal Flatsby car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Canal Flats by car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry Balfour to Kootney Bay
    2. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Canal Flatscar car
    4h 42m
    $37–59

  2. Bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Kaslo, BC - 405 4th Stbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Canal Flatscar car
    6h 28m
    $102–143

  3. Bus, car ferry, drive via Vernon St at Hendryx St

    1. Take the bus from Vernon St at Hendryx St to A Ave at 4th Stbus bus 76
    2. Take the carferry from Balfour, BC to Kootenay Bay, BCcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kootenay Bay, BC to Canal Flatscar car
    6h 42m
    $39–63

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Canal Flats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 201.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Canal Flats, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Canal Flats. However, you can drive to Balfour, BC, take the car ferry to Kootenay Bay, BC, then drive to Canal Flats. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Canal Flats via Kaslo, BC - 405 4th St, Balfour, BC, and Kootenay Bay, BC in around 6h 28m.

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