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BC HighwayCams - Highway 3A

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Winter tire and chain-up regulations in effect from October 1 to April 30 Attention motorists:

Winter tires or chains are required on most routes in British Columbia from October 1 to April 30. For select highways not located through mountain passes and/or high snowfall areas, tire and chain requirements end March 31. These routes are marked with regulatory signs posted on highways throughout the province. We reserve the right to restrict travel at any time of the year depending on road conditions.
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Balfour Ferry Approach - SW
Highway 3A and Highway 31 at Balfour ferry terminal entrance of Ferry Landing Road, looking southwest. (elevation: 541 metres)

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Webcam Image: Glade Ferry Terminal - N
Glade Ferry Terminal - N
Highway 3A at Glade Ferry Road, looking north at west side ferry line up.
Webcam Image: Glade Ferry Terminal - W
Glade Ferry Terminal - W
Highway 3A at Glade Ferry Road, looking at ferry landing on west side of river.
Webcam Image: Glade Ferry Terminal - E
Glade Ferry Terminal - E
Highway 3A at Glade Ferry Road, looking at ferry landing on east side of river.
Webcam Image: Harrop Ferry Landing
Harrop Ferry Landing
Harrop Ferry Landing on the south side of Kootenay Lake, looking north.
Webcam Image: Harrop Ferry Landing North View
Harrop Ferry Landing North View
Harrop Ferry Landing on south side of Kootenay Lake, looking at the north side landing.
Webcam Image: Harrop Ferry North Landing
Harrop Ferry North Landing
Harrop Ferry Landing northbound line-up, looking south.
Webcam Image: Balfour Ferry Approach - NE
Balfour Ferry Approach - NE
Highway 3A and Highway 31 at Balfour ferry terminal entrance near Ferry Landing Road, looking northeast.
Webcam Image: Balfour Ferry Busk Road Parking
Balfour Ferry Busk Road Parking
Highway 3A and Highway 31 at Busk Road near the Balfour ferry terminal, looking at ferry parking lot.
Webcam Image: Balfour Ferry Approach - SW
Balfour Ferry Approach - SW
Highway 3A and Highway 31 at Balfour ferry terminal entrance of Ferry Landing Road, looking southwest.
Webcam Image: Balfour Ferry Terminal
Balfour Ferry Terminal
Balfour ferry terminal, looking north towards Highway 3A.
Webcam Image: Balfour Ferry Ramp
Balfour Ferry Ramp
Balfour ferry terminal, looking south at ferry loading ramp.
Webcam Image: Kootenay Bay Ferry Landing
Kootenay Bay Ferry Landing
Highway 3A at Kootenay Bay Ferry Landing, looking northeast.
Webcam Image: Kootenay Bay Ferry Ramp
Kootenay Bay Ferry Ramp
Highway 3A at Kootenay Bay Ferry Landing, looking southwest.
Webcam Image: Sanca Creek
Sanca Creek
Highway 3A about 1.6 km south of Sanca Creek Bridge, looking south.