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.
We are a creative agency that brings big, bold ideas to life. And we abide by the golden rules that kindness is cool & creativity is king. We love all aspects of the work, from nailing the brief and staying on budget to exceeding our client’s expectations (and their ROI). We pride ourselves in fusing big ideas and creativity with smart strategy and good business. From photo and video production to brand identities and full campaigns — we have your business’ back. Plus, we’re pretty fun to work with.
Creative. Production. Advertising.
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.
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.
EZ Rock is home of long sets of “Today’s Best Variety” with the biggest songs from the 80’s right through to today’s BIGGEST hits by favourite artists like Adele, Madonna, Elton John, Michael Jackson to Katy Perry, Maroon 5 and Bruno Mars. Our listeners come to us to be energized throughout the workday and to keep informed and entertained during their busy lives. While EZ Rock prides itself for playing the most music, we also have a long standing tradition of supporting our communities. FM 106.9 Nelson FM 93.5 New Denver/Silverton FM 103.1 Nakusp FM 101.9 Kootenay Lake FM 95.3 Kaslo Proud to be part of our Community since 1939 for your local news, sports, weather, events, contests and community involvement. Keep it locked on EZ Rock as we take our commitment to Nelson to the next level!
Sound, Lighting and Audio Visual rentals for ANY event. We also feature an experienced, professional DJ service. Serving Nelson and area for 16 years.
20 years ago, Kootenay Co-op Radio was a sparkle in the eyes of locals who felt the Kootenays needed a community radio station that expresses the unique spirit of the area. Since that time, we’ve built a radio station that broadcasts to communities throughout the West Kootenay and reaches even more listeners through internet streaming.
Member-owned and operated Kootenay Coop radio (CJLY) has served up eclectic music programming and spoken word shows exploring local issues, opinions, and events happening in our community. With almost 100 hours of original programming created by our passionate team of volunteer hosts each week, KCR is the destination for listeners who want an authentic Kootenay experience in French and English.
Event rentals: tents, lights, tables, chairs, Dancefloors, speakers, wireless mics, & heaters.
DJ services
production: audio engineering with high quality sound systems & lighting.
Creating a safe, accepting and empowering community where all youth can interact and access a variety of programs, services and activities they need and enjoy. A fun, safe and accepting youth centre with a variety of recreational activities including ramp sports, lessons and special events.
The Youth Employment Resource Centre offers free employment services to youth ages 15-30.
Movies for all ages and tastes in a big old theatre with new digital film and sound equipment. Drop by in the weekend for new releases and blockbusters, pay $7,- on Cheap Tuesdays, or join lovers of independent movies on Thursday night. Check http://www.civictheatre.ca for our weekly screenings or call Nelson\’s Civic Theatre for details and rentals. Support your local movie theatre!
Nelson Civic Theatre is saved by the Nelson Civic Theatre Society and is a non-for-profit community theatre. Mostly run by volunteers it screen films on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoon. In the day-time and Monday and Wednesday night the theatre can be rented for film festivals, presentations and other entertainment. Please call the theatre for info: 250-352-5833.
The Library provides free library memberships to the City of Nelson. Access to books, periodicals for adults, children and youth, CDs, DVDs, large-print and audio books. Wifi access. Programs: weekly story times for toddlers and preschoolers; reading buddies with Nelson Maple Leafs hockey team; and movie nights for young adults. Regular library programs include: weekly story times for toddlers and preschoolers; a reading buddies program with players from the Nelson Maple Leafs hockey team; and movie nights for young adults. Local and visiting authors are featured at book readings, and the popular Oysters, Authors and Ale fundraiser has become an annual event. The library partners with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) to facilitate Parent Child Mother Goose groups and maintain The Learning Place, a new feature in the library’s lower level.
Museum of Art and History, in Canada’s Best Small Art Town. Located in a stunning 1902 heritage building in the heart of the historic downtown district. Our public art gallery, museum and archives offer a friendly atmosphere in an exciting state-of-the-art facility.
Come in and discover the hidden gem of Nelson’s arts and crafts culture, featuring handcrafted work by local artists and artisans. It’s your source for unique souvenirs, gifts and books.
Oxygen Art Centre is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Nelson, British Columbia. Oxygen Art Centre provides space and time for the work, talk and community necessary for artists. As a center for practicing artists and writers, our activities include exhibitions, literary events, classes and visual, literary and performance residencies.
We offer guided fishing on world class Kootenay Lake and Columbia River. Trophy Rainbow trout up to 35Lbs and Dolly Varden up to 29Lbs. Heated Boats. Fully licensed and insured. Brand new 2008 Ocean Pro custom boats.
The Royal Canadian Legion operates a lounge with dart boards, pool tables, crib. We have a Liquor Primary Licence. We hold a meat draws and 50/50 draw every Saturday at 3 pm with lots of great prizes. All proceeds go to local charities. The lounge is also available for event bookings after 7 pm Monday to Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm, with a full service bar/bartender and a capacity of 100 people. Please contact us for details. We are always happy to have new members and volunteers.
The Savoy Hotel is a 12 room boutique hotel located on historic Baker Street in Nelson, BC. Originally built in 1911, the Savoy has undergone extensive renovations that see the hotel combine modern finishings with a mountain vibe, designed and built by local architects and craftsmen. Our rooftop patio and hot tub, guest lounge, sauna and massage room offer many option for relaxation and getting together with fellow travellers.
If you are looking for accommodation, or where to stay in Nelson BC, look no further than The Savoy Hotel. Check out our website for availability, rates, packages and promotions.
Located downstairs in the Savoy, Bloom Nightclub is Nelson BC’s premiere nightclub hosting local and international artists. It features a state-of-the-art PK sound system. a living wall, world-class lighting and visuals and good vibes.
Nelson’s newest, modern, high tech rental space. Ready to create any kind of event you can imagine.
Do the event yourself or have our staff take care of everything.
In our space you can host almost any kind of event. We have round and rectangular banquet tables and cocktail tables available, for any arrangement. We house two projection screens for visual delight, and a high tech sound and light system. From weddings to meetings, or exercise classes and birthday parties – we’ve got you covered!
We have an outside amenity area nestled in the privacy of our own parking lot, all of your guests can feel comfortable to be themselves at The Front Room.
live music & arts • community • craft beer • a kitchen that cranks • inspired cocktails • vibes that makes you want to stay a while
Additional Social Media, Instagram:@viewpointartgallery
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Closed Monday thru Thursday
A beautiful 2 story Gallery with expansive views of Kootenay Lake. Currently featuring 50+ artists and artisans from the Kootenay Region.
The Gallery showcases artwork in a wide array of artistic forms that vary in style (realist to abstract) and in medium (watercolour, acrylic, oil, mixed media). Also featuring: sculptures, pottery, glass, quilts, photography, woodwork, fibre, jewelry and more.
ViewPoint also hosts exhibitions and on-site artist demos. This peaceful, welcoming space makes unique art accessible and affordable for everyone. Come see, experience and enjoy!
No Admission fees.
2021 Exhibitions
*see website for details
Wild Smile Events is an event planning and management company that aids spirited clients in curating events that are memorable and connective for all in attendance. We specialize in non-traditional, outdoor and adventure type weddings, elopements and social events. We also have extensive knowledge in fundraising, corporate and community event planning, as well.
Our service offerings include, Full and Partial Event Planning, Event Design, Event Coordination/Management, Hourly Consultations and Rentals.
Have you ever had one of those moments when you think, “Whoa now, wait a sec, this is an amazing story!”? Yeah. Me too. In fact, I have them everyday. Always have. And I’ve always felt the need to share them, which is why I went to journalism school, specialized in magazines and then expanded my career to include digital media, marketing and content creation. For over two decades I’ve worked in every facet of the communications industry and in that time I’ve come to appreciate there are fascinating tales in everything we do. Although I tend to be drawn to the more adventurous side of life, whether it’s rock climbing in Oman or BASE jumping in Idaho, I also realize that good story telling transforms everything from press releases and advertising campaigns to website content and social media posts. There’s a reason my company is called Wonow, aka “Whoa now!” So what’s your story?
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.
Hall Printing is the largest commercial print shop in the West Kootenay area. We specialize in commercial printing, colour and black and white photocopying, and much more.
We specialize in: Colour & BW copies, Business Cards, Brochures, Greeting Cards, Post Cards, Rack Cards, NCR forms, Letterheads, Envelopes, Large Format Printing & Mounting Lamination, Graphic Design Services and much more!
Beauties is a passion project of three friends who like thin NY style pizza, quality draft beer, fun and mischievous cocktails and good times. Located in the dead centre of downtown Nelson, we serve pizza and mischief until midnight every night. Friday nights get wild with a local DJ spinning vinyl from 7pm-late.
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!
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
Formerly a member of the Skogstad Shkooratoff law office, Jolene Shkooratoff have been serving the Nelson area for over 4 years. Our legal team prides themselves on their ability to deliver peaceful solutions in a timely manner. If you are seeking honest and upfront representation in a family legal matter, contact us today.
Family Law, Divorce, Marriage / Common law agreements, Child Custody, Child Visitation Rights, Child Support, Spousal Support, Property Division, Common Law Separation, Enforcement of Orders, Grandparent Rights
The Pinnacle PAC promise:
- Great Turn Around
- Accessibility
- Fixed Pricing
We believe that accounting is about much more than the numbers, and that to grow local businesses and economies, we must support and encourage culture and community.
Pinnacle PAC wants to help our community prosper economically through successful enterprise and spiritually through artistic endeavour. We believe our own business can contribute to the economic and social well-being of our community by nurturing start-up enterprises, coaching existing businesses, providing low-cost services to non-profits, offering secure, well-paid and meaningful work to our team members, setting a good example of best practices and technological innovation and supporting local artists and food providers.
Our passion at Pinnacle PAC is helping people succeed. Our clients tell us they value our relationship because we translate technical matters into plain English they can understand and use. We believe the accountant should be a coach, cheerleader and peer rather than simply the scorekeeper. We believe professionals should charge a fair price for the value provided to the client and that value is not a function of time spent. We believe an accounting office can be a fun and creative place for the team members and an open and non-threatening environment for clients.
A successful enterprise is one that exists to serve the objectives of the proprietor. Too often, the proprietor ends up chained to her own business with a lunatic for a boss. How does this happen? Can it be avoided? Can it be changed? We can help small business owners to identify their personal objectives and then take action to achieve them through the operation of their businesses.
We want to empower small business owners to help themselves – to understand their business, understand their financial position, measure their growth, interpret their financial results, build their operating systems, improve their teams and make themselves better leaders and community members to the enrichment of our whole region.
Now open in the heart of downtown Nelson, Play It Again Kids is a high quality consignment store, that showcases an impressive mix of virtually new consigned and new clothing, footwear, equipment, toys, books and more. From newborn baby to size 14 youth, you’ll find great condition or new clothing, that’s cute and on trend, but at a fraction of retail prices. The store also offers maternity clothing and related accessories. New moms will appreciate a dedicated nursing nook and baby change room, with spacious change-rooms. The new store is a contemporary and spacious, feel-good space. Parents can shop with ease as the kids enjoy the cute in-store ‘play garden’.Lea
The Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences (KCCIHS), formerly the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences (ACOS), is a well-established school with over 20 years of Private Training Institutes Branch (PTIB) accreditation. This standing means that our programs, instructors, and facilities are all government-approved and regulated and that our students are eligible for student loans. Our Traditional Chinese Medicine graduates have successful practices all over the world and KCCIHS is renowned for its comprehensive educational programs and its rigorous academic standards.
The Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences is located in the heart of the Kootenay Columbia region of BC , Canada. Offering courses in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Registered Massage Therapy, and a Holistic Nutrition Program, it is the only institution of its kind in the area.
At KCCIHS our programs are distinct and demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to health and healthcare. Students enrolled in all of our programs benefit from exposure to guest lectures, informal discussion, shared classes in professional development, research, business practice, and treatments from faculty and students enrolled in complementary disciplines. This type of education reflects the modern popularity of multi-disciplinary clinics and creates practitioners who have a natural awareness and understanding of other disciplines.
For over 20 years the college operated as ACOS, with its specific focus on Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2017 the college recently expanded to include a Registered Massage Therapy Program and a Holistic Nutrition Program. KCCIHS will continue to diversify its health education offerings over the next few years.
KCCIHS now has 3 central locations in downtown Nelson, the historic Baker Street Nelson Trading Company and Burns buildings, and the modern facility at the Nelson Commons adjacent to the new Kootenay Co-op Store.
“West Kootenay EcoSociety is a non-profit, community-driven organization, that works to bring together local residents to protect the natural environment while building just, equitable, healthy, and livable communities in the West Kootenay region. The three main pillars of our work are: taking action to reduce the crisis of climate change, promoting sustainable local food systems, and preserving wild places, ecosystems, air and water for future generations. If you’re looking to get involved in the community, EcoSociety’s a great place to learn about local issues and how make a tangible, positive impact in your community.”
A professional Chinese medicine and Acupuncture clinic located in the heart of downtown Nelson B.C.
Launched in October 2016, Yum Son is Nelson’s very first Viet-Modern restaurant. Bringing the flavours of Southeast Asia into each of our cocktails and culinary dishes, we strive to find balance in each of our unique creations. All of our meat is hormone & antibiotic free, sustainably raised & provincially sourced. Wherever possible, our veggies are sourced seasonally & locally from farmers and friends.
We are open daily for lunch & dinner service.
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 Library provides free library memberships to the City of Nelson. Access to books, periodicals for adults, children and youth, CDs, DVDs, large-print and audio books. Wifi access. Programs: weekly story times for toddlers and preschoolers; reading buddies with Nelson Maple Leafs hockey team; and movie nights for young adults. Regular library programs include: weekly story times for toddlers and preschoolers; a reading buddies program with players from the Nelson Maple Leafs hockey team; and movie nights for young adults. Local and visiting authors are featured at book readings, and the popular Oysters, Authors and Ale fundraiser has become an annual event. The library partners with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) to facilitate Parent Child Mother Goose groups and maintain The Learning Place, a new feature in the library’s lower level.
Otter Books offers a great selection of local interest books, as well as the best books from around the globe. Whether you want the latest fiction, current affairs, or new age, or enjoy searching through the classics, sale books or cookbooks, you\’ll love our store.
Retail, Commercial&Mobile Banking Needs.
Litework is a boutique marketing agency specializing in social media management, digital advertising and OMG ROI.
Digitalis Web Build Co is a leading web design & development agency on Baker Street in downtown Nelson, BC. Are you ready to take your digital presence to the next level? Our team of experts is eager to learn more about your business and discuss how we can help you achieve your online goals. Looking to refresh your existing website, optimize for better user experience, or launch a new online venture? At Digitalis, we build beautiful, functional, and intuitive websites that elevate brands and drive results. Contact Digitalis today to schedule a free consultation!”
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.
We offer eye care for the whole family and for all ages. Our exams will not only provide you with a precise measurement of your glasses or contact lens prescription, but also a thorough evaluation of the health of your eyes. Need an updated prescription for glasses or contact lenses? Concerned that you may have cataracts, glaucoma, or other eye diseases? Suffering with eyes that are irritated, dry, or infected? Interested in laser eye surgery? Selkirk Eyecare has you covered. Saturday and Evening appointments available in Nelson.
Offering legal services as a Notary Public including transfer of property (buy/sell), Wills, Power of Attorney, Representation Agreements, Health Directives and Notarization of documents. Street level access. Mobile services.
Our team is committed to supporting you through some of the major events of your life. Buying a house, preparing a Will or granting a Power of Attorney can be daunting tasks. We have your best interests at heart as we help you navigate through legal issues to get the results that you need. We are happy to notarize, authenticate or witness your legal documents. Drop in or give us a call and let us know how we can help you today.
Independent retailer of quality men’s clothing. Located in the heart Nelson’s historic downtown.
An alternative to the traditional design agency — Co-working & collaboration in Nelson, B.C,
