Over 20 years ago, Marilyn Cobban started Blue Sky Clothing out of the back of a VW van in small-town Balfour BC. Her vision and passion was to help women of all sizes and body types find beautiful styles in natural, breathable fabrics. Since then Blue Sky has established nine locations in BC, a thriving ecommerce presence, and a growing wholesale business.
- Nelson: 511 Baker Street, Nelson, BC
- 250-354-0101
- Balfour: 350 Ferry Landing Rd, Balfour, BC (open from Easter to Thanksgiving)
- 250-229-4434
- North Vancouver: 1533 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, BC
- 604-988-4888
- East Vancouver: 1312 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC.
- 604-566-9976
- Kitsilano: 2029 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC
- 604-620-8903
- Kamloops: 263 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC
- 236-425-1100
- Victoria: 1316 Government Street, Victoria, BC
- 778-746-1760
- Tsawwassen: 196-5000 Canoe Pass Way, Delta, BC
- 604-382-5014
- Kelowna: 541 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC
- 778-484-2759
A micro-brewery and 55 seat taproom located in the heart of Nelson on Baker Street. Stop in to have a pint or grab a growler to enjoy a beer wherever you like.
Independent retailer of quality men’s clothing. Located in the heart Nelson’s historic downtown.
The only grocery store in Balfour
We have a full Grocery Store, a licensed Liquor Agency, a Lotto Agent, Hardware, water bottle filling station, Rug Doctor Cleaners, a fax, a copier and much more!
Welcome to our infrared sanctuary, your daily retreat for inspired movement, focused breathing and deep relaxation.
Our mission is to empower our Nelson community to elevate their life on and off the mat. Our practice is rooted in gratitude and focuses on building strength, increasing flexibility and gaining mobility through the practice of yoga and functional movement.
Core Values:
- Honesty
- Diversity
- Courage
- Commitment
- Leadership
- Fun
- Growth.
Our retreat offers novel glamping accommodations and self-contained guest suite. Enjoy stunning views of Kootenay River, explore edible gardens and walk mossy, forest trails on this 300 acre property in the mountains.
Conveniently located just close enough to Nelson, that you may order take-out dinner, yet far enough away to gaze at stars.
The retreat also features a beautiful event venue, gift shop and seasonal tours and workshops.
Over 60 years experience in furniture, mattresses and appliances.
Berkana Wool Shop is a Kootenay destination for quality natural yarns and supplies from around the globe. Featuring Riverstone Yarns from Kaslo, as well as Malabrigo, Sweet Paprika, Lichen and Lace, Sugar Bush, Drops, Estelle, Cascade and many more beautiful products. Classes, knitting lounge, and knit night! A community hub for connection and handwork inspiration!
Interior Design and Custom Wooden Furniture
Hi! We are Mike and Charmain Bibby a creative husband and wife team, We look forward to working with you to create the home you have always dreamt of!
Mike is a Furniture Maker and creates custom, bespoke fine wooden furniture using local sustainable hardwoods. Charmain is an Interior Designer specializing in residential design and offers in-person and virtual design services.
Our design services include full service design for new builds and renovations, kitchen and bathroom design, paint consultations, furniture and decorating, window treatments, custom upholstery and staging.
Contact us today to help you with your new project!
We are a full service graphic design and screen printing company located in Nelson, BC. Stop by our office, or contact us by phone or e-mail for a quote.
With over 10 years experience, Big Cranium specializes in delivering high quality screen printing services. We offer full colour process printing and up to six spot colours. We use only the highest grade plastisol inks to ensure a long lasting durable print.
T-Shirts, hoodies, hats, team apparel, you name it – we’ve printed it. Bring us your logo or design or we can create one for you with our in house graphics and illustration services.
Great design and communication excites us and we strive to develop a unique and creative look for every project we undertake.
Cartolina is a unique gift shop in Nelson BC which also offers wholesale greeting cards. Based in British Columbia, we sell vintage-inspired cards and gifts to people and stores all over the world. We have a beautiful retail store at our HQ on historic Baker Street in Nelson, BC and an ever-improving website where you can browse items to be shipped directly to you.
Cottonwood Kitchens is the Kootenays’ #1 source for fine quality, unique kitchenware as well as being one of Nelson’s most attractive shops. We carry small appliances such as espresso machines, stand mixers, and blenders by Breville, KitchenAid, and Vitamix.
We have dishware, cutlery, and cookware from names such as Fiestaware, Henckel, Victorinox, and Global.
We also carry a wide range of fun and functional kitchen accessories, great gifts ideas, and products from local artisans.
The Kootenay’s largest office product and art supply shop. We have been serving the people and businesses of the Kootenay’s for fifty years and we are proud to call Nelson our home. We have a shop full of creative artistic supplies for the hobbiest right up to the professional artist. We also have a fully stocked office products section and furniture showroom. In addition we provide a copy centre for your printing and scanning needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to help with whatever creative endeavor you have happening today!
The finest gift gallery in the Kootenays. The Craft Collection is a member-owned gallery with a huge selection of original pieces from local artisans. A ”must-see” destination on your trip to Nelson. We now have two floors with Gallery 378 downstairs displaying fine art as well as more local crafts.
Our Studio
eARTh Community Clay Studios is a home studio with a breathtaking view. It is not just a pottery studio, it is an inspired playground for adults, kids, and anyone who likes to play with mud.
Hands-on help and personalized instruction are at the core of this experience. The friendly atmosphere supplies warm feedback and creative motivation to help you discover your inner potential.
Owner and teacher Diane Walters has worked with clay for thirty-five years and the learning industry for thirty. Sharing her experience and learning from others is at the core of this small business.
eARTh Community Clay Studios is situated in a beautiful studio with a view in Uphill Nelson, BC, Canada, located at 1116 Latimer St, Nelson, BC. We are open Sept – April and closed for late spring and summer.
If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own light-filled art studio, eARTh Community Clay Studios is for you. Though we specialize in beginner wheel and hand-building classes, if you are a practiced potter, you’ll appreciate our wheel and hand-building work areas, Shimpo wheels and slab roller, our selection of stains and glazes, and our regular firing schedule during our open studio sessions. Everything you need is right here. Experienced Potters and Sculptors make up our team of ceramic professionals who are ready to share their talents.
Evergreen Natural Foods-Fresh, Organic, Wholesome since 1990. Home of: The Everbean Cafe-offering a refreshing fusion of foods and beverages from around the world. Open store hours 7 days a week.
The store offers Certified Organic, gourmet and wholesome foods from local sources and from around the world, seasonal garden centre and fruit stand.
In our cafe we have organic local roasted coffees, espresso, tea, and many other beverage choices made to order as well as a variety of homemade style foods fresh from our kitchen.
Conveniently located in the hub of Nelson’s retail section on Baker Street. This lovely little shop is a great place to soak up the Nelson Vibe, come down after a long drive or chill before heading back to the rat race.
Specializing in new age books, jewellery with metaphysical significance, beautiful and powerful crystals, incense, candles and aromatherapy to set a romantic or relaxing mood.
Stop in to Gerick’s for all your sports needs. From xcountry skis to mountain bikes and a full selection accessories. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you.
Bike, skiing and hockey equipment: sales, service and rentals.
Home based Artist studio & gallery in Balfour, BC. Featuring original artwork, Art Cards, and a limited selection of Prints. Check website, fb, Instagram or call for hours, as they may fluctuate. Studio Appointments available.
Here at Hipperson’s Home Hardware we believe that our customers come first. That’s why we are open 7 days a week and have a team of friendly staff ready to help you with whatever you need. We have flyers out almost every week with featured products that have unbeatable prices.
Looking for fun, funky style, special gifts. We have a wide array of jewlery, keychains, piggybanks, toys, handbags, purses, wallets, packs, home decor, tea, teaware and much much more. Come by and visit us at 550 Baker st. Nelson.
The full moon is rising! Kootenai Moon Furniture stands proud in the heart of Baker Street, as Nelson’s Furniture Boutique.
Kootenai Moon Furniture is the local place to discover unique contemporary furniture; sofas, loveseats and chairs in sumptuous fabrics and noble leathers, dining and bedroom furniture, free standing electric fireplaces, outdoor furniture, luxurious Egyptian cotton and bamboo bed linens and towels, and out of the ordinary home décor. Our 6000 sq. ft. boutique emanates colors, textures, luxury, comfort and beauty. Kootenai Moon is a destination for furnishings with global influences, for your home, condo, cabin, lake house, or office. Customer relationships are important to us. We believe that by providing services and products to our families, our friends, our neighbors, and visitors to the Kootenays, we can contribute to the well-being of our communities. Visit us, or check out our website.
We serve our members and community and strengthen our local food system by providing the highest quality, local, sustainable, and organic products at reasonable prices, in a welcoming environment, with exemplary customer service.
Kootenay Crate Company has locally sourced and handcrafted wood furniture to help with your home organization-practical, functional bed frames, shelving , entertainment units and more. In addition to locally made furniture we offer the handcrafted products made by Kootenay based artists and artisans to beautify your space. Gift giving with an emphasis on supporting local talent and creativity! We also carry Springwall Canadian made mattresses to compliment out crate storage beds.
A local Registered Nurse, Nicola, providing home care and foot care services in Nelson, BC.
ErgoWellness offers Workplace Ergonomic and Wellness Solutions for Businesses, Organizations and Self-Employed Individuals in the West Kootenays.
We offer ergonomic solutions to:
- reduce injury
- increase productivity,
- improve overall wellness
- increase employee retention.
We spend a lot of our lives working, but are we doing it well? Workplace injuries are costly, but did you know they are often preventable?
Investing in ergonomic solutions with ErgoWellness will help prevent workplace injuries. Investing in wellness will promote a healthy work culture that carries over to all aspects of life.
Our services include (but not limited to):
- Workplace Ergonomic Assessments, Training and Coaching.
- Hybrid Office Ergonomic Assessments.
- Lunch and Learns (workplace education/training).
Contact us to find out how our services can help you work well and live well.
Retired Professional Accountant with over 25 years of public practice and industry experience.
Providing Accounting (Bookkeeping), Personal & Small Business Income Tax services.
A virtual accounting firm providing lifecycle services for SMEs, non profits, and sole proprietorships.
Patricia and John Dooley offer a range of consulting services, including outreach, mentoring, facilitation and leadership development
Your Nelson and area waterproof deck and aluminum railing specialists.
At SMRT1, we’re dedicated to creating safe, secure, and easy access to healthcare services through intelligent product dispensing, telehealth services, and cloud based monitoring. Our vision is to educate, encourage, and empower the communities we serve to make healthier life choices. Our revolutionary technology and community-centered approach make us the #1 choice for self-service healthcare solutions.
Our intelligent vending solutions transact safely, profitably, and support data driven decisions
WE ARE PROUD of our low environmental impact:
100% of all our products are considered GREEN.
Hand made recipes for most of our porducts.
Minimizing the use of plastics and single use items.
We acknowledge we operate on the traditional, unceded and ancestral territories of the təmxʷulaʔxʷ Sinixt Peoples.
Paradise Painters are an eco conscious painting company based out of Nelson, BC. We are a high end company specialising in spray finish and tackling all commercial, residential, interior and exterior projects.
Other than top quality work we also pride ourselves on great communication, punctuality and lasting relationships with our clients.
We have a wealth of painting experience from around the world and would be happy to talk painting with you!
Give us a call for a free quote 🙂
Acorn + Oak provides hourly on-call childcare where you live or where you are staying in the Kootenays.
We also have a magnificent supervised kids tent that we set up at special events.
We show up where and when we are needed and bring with us decades of childcare experience and a collection of toys and games that is sure to engage any age.
We know you love your kids, we also know your time is precious and sometimes you just need a few hours, let us help you navigate both.
Smart and Silly, Skye-lea Farr
Bohdan Doval is a freelance filmmaker located in Nelson, BC. With a strong emphasis on cinematography, he is capable of doing the entire filmmaking process.
Rooted in Nelson, CS3 Project Solutions is here to provide engineering design and project management services for your next project. The principals have experience in a variety of industries, and focus on practical solutions to clients’ challenges. Services include: project management, civil infrastructure, retaining walls, water systems, wastewater/septic systems, and drafting.
bUILDING YOUR HOME WITH QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DEDICATION
Hemlock Homes understands how important it is to build your dream that reflects who you are, your values and how you live.
We provide transparent accurate budgeting practices and industry expertise and are passionate about the quality of our work. By intentionally focus on a select number of projects per year we are able to provide the highest best customer service and deliver the quality home that you expect.
MAKING HAPPY CLIENTS BY BUILDING BEAUTIFUL SPACES.
Ted Allen’s Jewellery was begun in 1961. Goldsmith, watchmaker, gemologist and appraiser on the premises. Home of the ”Say Yes Guarantee” on all engagement rings. If she says no, return within 30 days and we’ll refund your money. Sale and repair of watches and jewellery; sale of fine giftware, Swaroski crystal and Q-ray bracelets. We also have a large selection of engravable gifts.
We believe in keeping interest local. As a member you share a bond, a commitment to keeping interest local. Doing business with NDCU supports 100 mile theory and contributes to a vibrant community and a dynamic local economy, while insuring decisions are kept local. From community comes strength! Logically. Locally. At NDCU we have a long history. From cash box to community cornerstone, your community Credit Union has been Nelson, Rossland and the East Shore’s local credit union for decades. Based on a history as an alternative to the banks, NDCU has grown from a modest beginning to an innovative, community-based financial co-operative. We believe the key to our success has been our membership.
Like banks, credit unions are full-service financial institutions providing a wide variety of financial services such as banking, loans, investments, and insurance to members from all walks of life – and to individuals, organizations and businesses.
There are, however, key differences.
The first is that the underlying mandate for banks and trust companies is to provide a healthy return on shareholder investments. These shareholders may or may not be customers of the bank…or even live in the same country.
Credit unions, on the other hand, have co-operative values where profits are directed back to the members and the community. Decisions as to how and where these profits are shared are made right here, by local management and by directors that local members elect through a democratic process – another key difference between credit unions and the big banks.
And while responsible money management is the priority, credit unions are justly proud of a reputation for providing superior customer service and a personal touch by local staff who are your neighbours, friends and family members.
The Kootenay’s largest office product and art supply shop. We have been serving the people and businesses of the Kootenay’s for fifty years and we are proud to call Nelson our home. We have a shop full of creative artistic supplies for the hobbiest right up to the professional artist. We also have a fully stocked office products section and furniture showroom. In addition we provide a copy centre for your printing and scanning needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to help with whatever creative endeavor you have happening today!
We are a full service creative production studio. We create websites, e-commerce solutions, digital content, short form video, photography and marketing collateral that engages, enlightens and inspires.
Our team provides you a creative digital content production service from concept to completion!
Verecan Capital Management Inc. is an independent financial advisory firm offering client-focused financial advice and discretionary investment management. Our team has over 30 years of experience in the industry, and members share a philosophy of simply doing the right thing for our clients. No one on the team is commission-based, and our advice is never motivated by our profit considerations or quotas. Instead, we measure success by client satisfaction and in the achievement of our clients’ investment goals.
Verecan Capital Management Inc. is a registered Portfolio Manager in all provinces in Canada (except Manitoba).
For more information, please visit https://www.verecan.com/.
Contact information for the Nelson team;
Cornerstone is a consulting, facilitation and training company specializing in management solutions that elevates performance and produces results for their clients – businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The Cornerstone mission is to help clients achieve their goals through finding innovative approaches, identifying competitive advantages and achieving significant bottom-line impact. Cornerstone combines extensive knowledge in business and non profit organizations excellence practices with experience to build and strengthen client capabilities.
The IG Wealth Management team in Nelson is located right downtown on Vernon Street and we accept both in person and virtual meetings. Through lifelong relationships, we get to know your family to proactively adapt your financial plan for whatever life brings. Our approach to financial planning clarifies different “what if” scenarios to give the answers you need for the outcomes you desire. Please contact us to book your consultation:
Emily Tucker CFP®, RRC® 250-352-7777 ext. 241 | emily.tucker@ig.ca | https://advisor.investorsgroup.com/en/emily_tucker
Hallam & Associates Private Wealth Management:
Claire Hallam CFP®, RRC®, RIS, BA(Hons) 250-352-7777 ext. 229 | claire.hallam@igpwm.ca
Sabina Spahmann CFP®, RRC®, BSBA 250-352-7777 ext. 253 | sabina.spahmann@igpwm.ca
The Capitol Theatre’s calendar is full of community music, dance and theatre as well as Canadian and international touring performances. The restored theatre is an experience in itself, recapturing the atmosphere of its earliest days as a silent movie house.
The Capitol Theatre Society rents the facility to community groups for dance, theatre, music and film events, presents great touring performances, produces Summer Youth Theatre, a wine-tasting festival and an annual Christmas pantomime, and houses a large costume collection.
The Capitol’s Box office does far more than sell event ticket reservations – it is a gold mine for community arts resources, with friendly staff who go more than the distance to assist folks with their entertainment choices. The Capitol Costume shop may be messaged by calling 354-1510 for fantasy dress-up and show needs.
