Upper Arrow Lake ferry.

We got off the Trans-Canada highway in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, on our way to Upper Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay We took a ferry from Shelter Bay to Galena Bay, in British Columbia, Canada.

A map of the area.

 

 We have taken the ferry a few times before. This beautiful free Ferry ride runs year-round. “The Arrow Lakes Ferry Service offered by the Provincial Government of British Columbia is a free service to the travelling public.” – Arrow lake ferry

We're waiting here at the ferry port, which has picnic tables, restrooms, and a beautiful view of the lake.

The weather was lovely.

About a year ago, Erik began to lose his vision. Retinal atrophy, which appears to be inherited in Blue Heelers, was the diagnosis made by the specialist we saw. Thankfully, he is highly adaptable.

Ferry rides are nothing new to Erik.

The incoming ferry is arriving.

 Erik and I.

“The Arrow Lakes in British Columbia, Canada, divided into Upper Arrow Lake and Lower Arrow Lake, are widenings of the Columbia River. The lakes are situated between theSelkirk Mountains to the east and the Monashee Mountains to the west. Beachland is fairly rare, and is interspersed with rocky headlands and steep cliffs. Mountain sides are heavily forested, and rise sharply to elevations around 2,600 metres.” – Wikipedia

“The M.V. Columbia runs across Upper Arrow Lake, 49 kilometres south of Revelstoke on Highway 23, between Shelter Bay (west side) and Galena Bay (east side). Ferry capacity is 80 vehicles and 250 passengers.” – B.C. Government

Related: Ferry to Nakusp.

Arrow Lake ferry.