Incorporated in 2009, Collabo helps small and medium sized companies grow their business online. Specializing in internet marketing (SEO, PPC, Social Media) and website design/development, Collabo provides innovative and cost effective solutions for your business. Start attracting more customers to your website and grow your business online with Collabo.co.
Collabo is the Kootenays’ premier internet marketing and website design agency. With over 100 professional projects completed in a timely, cost effective manner, we have the experience and track record you need to complete your next project. Contact us for your free development and/or internet marketing quote.
We work and hire locally, right here in the Kootenays!
CHNV-FM is an alternative rock radio station broadcasting at 103.5 FM in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada and is also heard at 91.9 FM in Crawford Bay with the call sign CHNV-FM-1. The station is branded as 103.5 The Bridge and is owned by the Vista Broadcast Group.
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.
Files In Chaos? Books A Mess? Let All Accounts Relieve Your Stress 15 years experience locally providing small business bookkeeping and organizational services. Quick Books Pro Advisor. Training staff on office management, set up & bookkeeping. Small business bookkeeping on site or my office. Personal and small business Income Taxes.
AquaDiversities Inc. is a dynamic company providing innovative and economical water and wastewater treatment solution. Consulting, design construction, equipment sales, operation and maintenance are handles by a small qualified team in Nelson with low overhead allowing us to offer economical and professional services to our customers.
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!
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.
Blissful Bookkeeping is a Nelson based bookkeeping service firm for small businesses, corporations and self-employed individuals. My goal is to offer a personalized services tailored to meet the bookkeeping needs and schedules of each client. I take pride in the accuracy and detail of my work and am committed to keeping your information confidential. Contact me for a free assessment.
Hi, I’m Bobbi Barbarich!
I’m an award-winning photographer from Nelson BC. I create brand-specific, engaging images for businesses who value authentic connection with their clients. I’m an event photographer for organizations who want to share the real feelings of their event.
Why do you need commercial photography tailored to your business?
- People connect with photos that are authentic to people behind the brand.
- Potential clients immediately see that your business is different from the others.
- Clients choose a business when they feel a personal connection to the people who work there and understand what they do.
- High quality photography attracts people to your website and social media.
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.
Offering Bookkeeping, GST, and Payroll services
Ian Burroughs is a seasoned lawyer with a career spanning three decades. Ian’s practice consists of four complementary areas, the first being his Business Law Practice. Ian has experience in assisting local and family-owned enterprises with the running of their businesses, including the negotiation of commercial agreements, leases, the sale and purchases of businesses and their normal day-to-day business operations.
In much the same way as Ian helps his business clients, Ian also works with individuals and families to optimize their personal affairs. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience with estate planning and wealth preservation including Wills, Representation Agreements, Family Trusts, including alter ego and joint partner trusts.
Along with estate planning and wealth preservation, Ian helps individuals and families with Probate and Estate Administration advice when a loved one has passed. Ian has a deep understanding of the emotions and stresses that arise following the death of a loved one. He provides a comfortable atmosphere where you can find comprehensive and pragmatic assistance.
Unique to many lawyers, Ian is a certified Family Enterprise Advisor. A Family Enterprise Advisor is a professional who has received specialized training in advising and guiding family businesses through the complex and often emotional issues that arise when running a business that involves family members. Ian provides an objective perspective by helping families navigate difficult situations, including continuity planning, family dynamics, and business strategy.
A virtual accounting firm providing lifecycle services for SMEs, non profits, and sole proprietorships.
Nelson Banking Centre
CIBC Branch with ATM
Fax (250)352-7175
Toll Free 1-800-465-2422
Transit #00270
Monday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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.
I offer a complete range of personalized accounting services and business advice for owner managed business in the West Kootenays.
New Business
For a new business I can help you decide whether the business should be incorporated or start off as a proprietorship. I can help you decide on share structure for your corporation and liaise with your legal team.
I can help the new business owner select appropriate accounting software and guide you through registering your new business with the various tax authorities.
Financial Statements
I can offer the business owner an appropriate level of assurance on their financial statements. I provide either Review Engagement Services or Notice to Reader financial statements. For many corporations, the main focus of preparing financial statements is to provide the information necessary to file the corporate tax return making the added expense of a Review Engagement unnecessary.
Corporate tax returns
I will prepare the corporate tax return as an integral part of the corporate year end.
Personal Tax Returns
I have been preparing personal tax returns for three decades. If you have a rental property, unincorporated business income, investment income or a simple tax return, I can help you when it comes time to file your personal tax return.
Procedures Manuals
Even if you have been in business for a number of years, it is a good idea to review your financial procedures. I can help you prepare a procedures manual to assist in training new staff and identify opportunities to streamline your bookkeeping workflow. I can teach you how to you analyze the information you need to manage your business effectively.
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!”
Offers counselling including mental health, trauma, relationships, emotional difficulties, stress management, and spiritual healing.
All services are provided by master’s level clinical social worker registered with a professional licencing/registration body.
Sessions are personalized to support the uniqueness of the self or the relationship dynamics. Clients’ concerns may involve anxiety, chronic pain, substance use, trauma/abuse, stress from school or work, and a sense of the lack of purpose and meaning in their lives.
All clients welcome (e.g. cultures, LGBT+, polyamory).
Doll Divine is an online fashion games portal, started in 2002. Popular with a younger, female demographic, it features free games and apps created exclusively and by others. The site also features avatar makers, character creators, and dress up games.
Earthen Vision, lead by consultant & environmental arts therapist Sarah West, helps individuals and organizations engage with creativity and nature to bring clarity, enhance focus and cultivate sustainable, genuine and culturally relevant connections in our lives, relationships and at work.
Services include:
– Organizational decision making training & consulting for Indigenous communities, organizations, & government. This includes professional development courses, retreats and planning exercises to improve workplace culture, innovate decision making and encourage sustainability through creative, collaborative, land-based solutions. Services specialize in organizational health, decision making, strategic planning, team building and public consultations.
– Personal Development & therapy for individuals and groups specializing in connecting with nature, ecological grief & anxiety, decolonization & deep allyship; and working with myth.
Working with you wherever your feet are planted. Services are available online and in person. Based in Nelson, British Columbia (Kootenays).
Empty Cup Media delivers filmmaking, photography and education to businesses, government, schools and non-profits. Our videography specialties are in business marketing, event coverage, short documentaries and TV content. Our photography strengths are people & products, fashion, and light paintings. And we offer our own photography and videography workshops to businesses to help make stronger content themselves.
Our work can be found at emptycupmedia.ca
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.
At Exact Earnings, our team of experienced professionals are here to help you gain control of your finances so that you can focus on what you do best: Running Your Business!
Established in 1898, the Hume is a restored historic, full-service hotel located on the corner of Vernon and Ward Street. All guest rooms have been tastefully renovated and are equipped with modern conveniences while paying homage to our rich history.
Inside our walls you can expect to find Aura Spa & Salon, the General Store Family Restaurant, Mike’s Place Pub, the Library Lounge, the Spiritbar, Banquets & Catering and our Liquor Boutique. This full-service hotel features a free full hot made-to-order breakfast for all room guests every morning. In 2017, we put the finishing touches on a 12 year renovation where no two rooms are quite the same.
Our greatest asset? Our team of dedicated staff of course. We are Nelson’s unique, character property with something for everyone. You can expect wide hallways, spacious rooms, extraordinary woodwork and that special sense of nostalgia that has defined our town over a century. Come and enjoy an authentic taste of Nelson’s hip heritage. The Hume Hotel & Spa – Antique. Chic. Boutique.
Centrally located for all activities, this quaint, well appointed and affordable facility is only one minute away from downtown, yet worlds apart. Popular with families, adventurers, and business people alike, the Alpine motel is pet friendly and offers rooms with or without kitchen, Jacuzzi, fireplace and family suites. Free wireless internet, guest laundry.
Why The Alpine?
The Alpine is ideally situated for those seeking peace and quiet but wanting proximity to Historic Baker Street and Nelson’s vibrant arts and entertainment. This motel features free off-street parking in front of your room and free wireless High-Speed internet as well as guest laundry.
Choose from many adventure packages to make your stay in Nelson unforgettable.
Your hosts, Rob and Emmy, will make visitors from all walks of life feel welcome in this picturesque motel.
The Best Western Baker Street Inn & Convention Center is located on the foot of historic Baker Street.
Business travelers will be pleased to know that we offer free high speed internet while families should make note that kids stay free. Besides 70 comfortable guest rooms, other amenities include banquet facilities, Jacuzzi suites, hot tub, fitness room, flat screen TVs, microwaves, fridges, guest computer, room service and plenty of parking. Visit our website or call for more detail on the excellent ski and golf packages we have to offer.
Recently, we just opened up our new modern Italian restaurant, Marzano. We embarked on a trip to Naples, Italy in 2017. We enrolled in a one week course from one of the most revered, legendary pizzaiolas, Enzo Coccia, to understand the tradition and methods behind preparing the dough and working the forno. The course was rewarding and eye opening as we learned a century-old hand stretching dough techniques and simple authentic recipes. In addition to these well-guarded methods, we discovered the beauty of pure, fresh ingredients. The San Marzano tomato is a cornerstone ingredient that the locals take pride in as it is native only to the rich volcanic soil of the area. We were inspired by this and felt we needed to take the same care in selecting our ingredients, hence the name, Marzano as an homage to quality and authenticity.
We welcome you to come check out Nelson’s new restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
KARIBU PARK – is nestled in the picturesque Slocan Valley, in the Selkirk Mountains of the West Kootenays, between Calgary and Vancouver. We are on the pristine Slocan River in the hamlet of Winlaw, centrally located to Valhalla & Kokanee Provincial Parks, and the towns of Nelson, Castlegar and New Denver.
Founded in 1973, The Whole School is an independent, elementary school offering an experienced-based curriculum aiming to foster the social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and intellectual growth of every child and a safe, non-competitive environment. Emphasis is placed on artistic expression, environmental stewardship, experiential learning and social justice.
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.
Located in the West Kootenays, Bear Spring Eco Retreat offers novel canvas glamping accommodations. Nestled in the mountains with stunning river views, our property includes an event centre perfect for intimate concerts or weddings (opening summer 2022), a refreshing outdoor solar shower and edible food gardens. Our 300 acre property is perfect for urbanites seeking an outdoor experience immersed in nature without foregoing any of the comforts of home. Located just 12 minutes from the artist city of Nelson, we’re close enough to town to order take-out yet, just far enough to gaze at the Milky Way. Our mostly off-grid, eco-friendly retreat offers modern luxuries including queen size beds and linens, solar lighting and a communal outdoor cooking area complete with dishes and utensils. All you need to bring is food. Enjoy nature walks, foraging, hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, snowshoeing and wild life viewing at or near our sustainable retreat.
We are a community of inspired clear minded individuals creating a relational centered, sustainable lifestyle that we have found naturally catalyzes the evolution of human consciousness. From our earthy off-grid farm setting in the Selkirk Mountains we supply the West Kootenays & Okanagan with organic Microgreens. We grow year round in our annualized geo solar greenhouse that is predominantly heated and powered by the sun.
Founded in September of 2010, The Nelson Daily is a daily online news service committed to providing the most in-depth and comprehensive news, sports and arts coverage for the region of Nelson, BC, Canada. With as many as 130,000 views per month as well as followers on Facebook and Twitter, The Nelson Daily is Nelson’s resource for news, sports and arts information from the Greater Nelson area.
100% LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
FULL SERVE GAS BAR, CONVENIENCE STORE, LIQUOR AGENCY
The bright & beautiful, newly-renovated Taghum Hall is located along the shores of the Kootenay River, 10 kilometres west of Nelson. It is operated by an independent, community-based society of members and volunteers. The hall offers vibrant & varied community programs of special events and ongoing activities, which are continually updated on the website taghumhall.ca. Come join the fun!
Taghum Hall is affordably available for rent for public or private functions, has a capacity for 174 people, and is wheelchair accessible. The hall proper includes a proscenium stage with adjustable lighting, and a 30’ x 70’ multi-functional open hall for any banquets and festivities. A fully-equipped kitchen can serve large numbers. There is ample parking, and space for both indoor and outdoor functions. A stunning wrap-around deck takes full advantage of the Kootenay River & mountain views.
Financial Services Including:
- Investments (RRSP, TFSA, RRIF, Pensions etc.)
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Tax and Estate Planning
Timberland Consultants (2001) is a resource management company that provides forest-related services in the field of planning, technical engineering, GIS, silviculture and inventory.
Ainsworth Motel offer clean, quiet and comfortable rooms. We have single, double kitchenette units and a family unit with complete kitchen facilities all with a breathtaking view of beautiful Kootenay Lake and its surrounding mountains. We offer complimentary coffee, microwaves, satellite TV, BBQ, lawn area and free WiFi.
Georama is the West Kootenays’ largest and most modern Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center. Open year round since 1970, Georama is the place to go for all your gardening needs. Georama, Growing for the Kootenays …. with the Kootenays.
Georama Garden Centre is the destination of choice for Kootenay gardeners. Open year round, our unique Garden Centre is nestled on 16 acres of lakeview land providing a spectacular backdrop to our operation. With more than 20 staff members to help with professional advice, and products backed by Georama’s growing season warranty your shopping experience is guaranteed to be a pleasure and your time here a great memory! Let us help you select just the right plant, shrub or tree to make your backyard truly a paradise. With thousands of varieties to chose from we know your landscape project will turn out just right. We also shop the world for you – to bring the most unique garden accents and containers right to the Kootenays. Statuary, fountains, bird baths, ceramic pots and more – all are waiting right here just for you. Landscape contractors and home owners can find everything for that special project – the list is large! from bulk topsoil, bark mulch, dolomite, lava rock, soil conditioners, edging, weed barrier and pond liner to caliper grade and specimen size trees and evergreens, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Japanese Maples, Dogwoods – the list is almost endless. We have more than 30,000 sq. ft of greenhouses loaded with bedding plants, perennials, hanging baskets,tropical plants, seasonal plants. Our water gardening section including plants, pumps, filters and more is a must see, complete with a demonstration pond and waterfall where you can sit and relax with a nice cup of tea. We invite you to come out soon and visit us – we would love to see you!
At FortisBC, we are building energy infrastructure in the province to ensure we meet our customers’ energy demands, today and in the future – safely, reliably and at the lowest reasonable cost. We deliver approximately 21 per cent of the total energy consumed in British Columbia, which is the most energy delivered by any utility in the province. Whether delivering electricity, natural gas or propane, our more than 2,200 employees serve approximately 1.1 million customers in 135 communities.
I offer a complete range of personalized accounting services and business advice for owner managed business in the West Kootenays.
New Business
For a new business I can help you decide whether the business should be incorporated or start off as a proprietorship. I can help you decide on share structure for your corporation and liaise with your legal team.
I can help the new business owner select appropriate accounting software and guide you through registering your new business with the various tax authorities.
Financial Statements
I can offer the business owner an appropriate level of assurance on their financial statements. I provide either Review Engagement Services or Notice to Reader financial statements. For many corporations, the main focus of preparing financial statements is to provide the information necessary to file the corporate tax return making the added expense of a Review Engagement unnecessary.
Corporate tax returns
I will prepare the corporate tax return as an integral part of the corporate year end.
Personal Tax Returns
I have been preparing personal tax returns for three decades. If you have a rental property, unincorporated business income, investment income or a simple tax return, I can help you when it comes time to file your personal tax return.
Procedures Manuals
Even if you have been in business for a number of years, it is a good idea to review your financial procedures. I can help you prepare a procedures manual to assist in training new staff and identify opportunities to streamline your bookkeeping workflow. I can teach you how to you analyze the information you need to manage your business effectively.
Harmony Engineering is a local Building Sustainability Engineering company based in Nelson, BC. We work with builders, architects, homeowners and development teams to offer services including Energy Advising, Blower Door Testing, New and Existing building energy models for both Residential and Commercial projects, and assistance to meet Step Code compliance.
Our goal is to help design teams reduce the energy use of all buildings and help the team with the most optimal design solutions to meet their energy targets. All of our work is completed and reviewed by Energy Advisors and/or Professional Engineers.
The Frog peak cafe opened its doors in the summer of 2005 and has been happily serving the community breakfast and lunch ever since. We strive to support as many local farmers and use fresh ingredients in all of our food. The frog peak cafe is a busy community hub that also supports a thriving art community with monthly art shows featuring local artists. The 120 year old building is sitting on 1 acer of beautiful gardens with stone patios and a large play area for children. If you are looking for adventure then take our free bikes out for a ride on the rails to trails a beautiful trail meandering along the slocan river that starts right in front of the cafe. We look forward to feeding and serving our community every day.
A beautiful, quiet, park like resort on the North Shore of Kootenay Lake. Only minutes to Nelson and close to Kokanee Glacier Park and Ainsworth Hot Springs. Cozy, clean kitchen suites and in summer a gorgeous breakfast included in a very reasonable price. Beach access and kayak rental.
Our ‘Outdoor Resort’ is literally in the middle of existing activities: Kokanee Glacier Park with short trails and multi day hikes is on our doorstep. Kootenay Lake with great sailing, kayaking, fishing and swimming is right in front of us. Next to our place starts a Wilderness Road, leading to the Six Mile Lakes and the Slocan Valley. And Nelson is only 8 km away.
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.
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.
Sound, Lighting and Audio Visual rentals for ANY event. We also feature an experienced, professional DJ service. Serving Nelson and area for 16 years.
