Feel free to remain in your car and pay the attendant with cash or tap card for fuel or other items you may wish from the store. We will be happy to serve you at your vehicle. We are now limiting the amount of customers in our store to 6 at one time to observe social distancing. If you are experiencing illness of any sort please stay home and do not come to our business.

We are located at the ferry landing in Balfour, British Columbia, in the middle of some of the best fishing in the world. Home of the Giant Gerrard Rainbow Trout, Big Bull Trout and the famous landlocked Kokanee, to to mention Whitefish, protected Sturgeon, and some Big Mouth Bass in the south end of the lake.

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Jeremy Fitch

Oct 19, 2020

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Maybe we got unlucky but you can only rate what you experience. Staff weren't helpful to a couple of novice fishermen/ladies - we asked for some tips and lure suggestions whilst buying licences and equipment but got very short answers and the slight feeling we were just being nuisance tourists. The shop was empty whilst we were there so slightly puzzled as to why.

Preston Weist

Jun 27, 2020

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Friendly staff and many gifts on hand, a great place to grab your fishing licence or some extra tackle. New fuel tanks and fair prices. Always a clean and wonderful stop!

Kid Kootenay

Jun 16, 2019

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This store has literally almost everything, it's the quintessential rural general store, a throwback to simpler times. It's fishing section and knowledge is surpassed by none.

Bw Fritzler

Jan 20, 2019

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Amazing little store with tons of great stuff. Good place to get gas too.

Bob Carter

Aug 09, 2018

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Good price on gas, often lower than in nearby Nelson. They pump it for you. Handy convenience store as well.

Lori Strom

Apr 03, 2017

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Bought a new Rod and Reel today and Randy was very knowledgeable and helpful. Very happy with my new purchase even thought I didn't catch any Kokanee today...oh well, I will be ready for them on May 1st! Thanks Randy!

Merideth Broughton

Nov 25, 2016

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Friendly staff, willing to answer just about any question you could throw at them, and full of suggestions on what to visit in the area.
A souvenir one-stop-shop, with the best selection of postcards in the entire region, and some great books on the history of the area.
Fair gas prices.
A fun stop if you're waiting for the ferry, and worth a peek even if you're not.

Dirk Jonker

Nov 09, 2016

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Friendly staff, the only place to purchase fuel ( diesel is available ). Awesome selection of fishing tackle.

Lisa Tam

Aug 08, 2016

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There are some souvenirs to buy here. Worth a peek in. You can also purchase your fishing license here. They will try to sell you an extra rainbow tag for $10 on top of your regular license. Just say no if you're fishing within the arm.

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