Air B &B Experience Packages
Come stay over- night in our tipi or beautiful wall tent healing studio and wake up to a welcoming, fun and warm environment. Guests always speak of the tranquility and peace they feel while staying on our 7- acre Cultural Education and Wellness Facility.
Enjoy a continental breakfast in preparation for a full day of cultural activities, healing and learning, or perhaps you’ll go for our ethnobotanical packages:
- Indigenous Cultural Package
What you’ll do:
–meet and work with a Traditional Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
-learn how to build a primitive shelter with natural materials
-learn how to predict the weather using science as well as spiritual techniques
-learn
how to build a fire, using materials from nature
-learn techniques in how to cook a delicious meal over an open fire; creating up to 4 different temperature ranges on your fire!
-learn and practice traditional Indigenous drumming techniques
-listen to Indigenous Ghost stories around the campfire
What you’ll learn:
-perspectives on traditional Indigenous Worldviews and Ancient Ways of Knowing
-the Sacred Interrelated Laws of Mother Earth and how they pertain to Indigenous cultures and our Settler friends
-to be able to describe and identify animals and their habits indigenous to the Kootenay region
Positive and responsible social impact accomplished by staying with us!
*Twenty percent of the proceeds from your stay go toward sustaining our Traditional Cultural Outdoor Education and Wellness Centre
- Ethnobotanical Package
Come and learn about the ancient botanical knowledge and sustainable botanical practices of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.
What you’ll do:
-go on a nature walk and explore the botany of the region and the historical uses employed by Indigenous peoples
-collect food and medicinal plants and learn how to make herbal teas, tinctures, lotions, salves etc.
-experience a body care session with our professional health practitioner using ancient Indigenous Healing Techniques
-ancient herbal cleansing bath and river ceremony-feel good mind, body, spirit and emotions!
-enjoy traditional Indigenous healing songs around the campfire and learn how to drum
What you’ll learn:
-describe the traditional Indigenous Worldview and Ancient Ways of Knowing
-describe the Sacred Interrelated Laws of Mother Earth
-how to listen to plants to obtain specific knowledge about their use, how to prepare them, their medicinal properties etc.
-measure your intuitively acquired plant knowledge with herbal reference books and your teacher
-traditional hand drumming techniques
-ancient cleansing ceremonies
Positive and responsible social impact accomplished by staying with us!
*Twenty percent of the proceeds from your stay go toward sustaining our Traditional Cultural Outdoor Education and Wellness Centre
BioBio Guest Suite and Guest House are located on an organic farm within a 10 min drive to the vibrant community of Nelson. The best of both worlds: the peace and beauty of the rural setting only a short drive ( or bus ride) to historic Baker St. with its restaurants, art galleries, bookshops and boutiques.
There are 2 options for accomodation. A 1 bedroom suite sleeps up to 4 people. BioBIo GUest House has 2 bedrooms, a TV/den, a living room and sleeps 6 people in beds.
Both are lovingly built by a Swiss carpenter using the highest quality eco materials on our organic farm ( Arrowhead Farm). Enjoy the fresh air and space of the country setting only a 10 min drive from downtown Nelson. 30 minutes to Whitewater Ski Resort.
Arrowhead Farm is situated on a quiet road, away from the highway, but easy access from town.
BioBio Suite is on the first floor. There are no steps from the parking to the suite and none within. The main suite is occupied by the owner. There is no overlap of living areas ensuring peace and privacy for both. BioBio suite has its own entrance and a fenced in yard separate from the yard of the main house. It has a lovely private patio.
BioBio Guest House has its own driveway and parking area and is very private. There are steps both outside and within the house. There is a beautiful flagstone patio with garden furniture and access to the natural swimming pools.
Both are built with low VOC paints and natural finishes, wood, stone and are equipped with Heat Return Ventillators for the best air quality and energy efficiency.
Quality furnishings, new memory mattresses, WiFi ( can be turned off on request), washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen, TV, Netflix.
While staying at the BioBio Suite or Guest House you will have an option to buy our farm fresh organic produce, Kootenay Local Agricultural Society certified.
Please enquire about our farm/pond permaculture tours and workshops on farm crafts: milking, cheese, butter, sour cream and yoghurt making, sourdough bread baking, fermenting, preserving.
In the area:
We are located 10 min by car from Nelson. In the summer time many Nelsonites use Blewett Rd as their biking trail. It is 30 min by bike to Nelson and 50 ( or more) min back, as we are uphill from town. There is also a city bus that stops in front of the farm on request. Going to town by bike and taking a bus back saves you an uphill ride.
Other destinations:
Whtewater Ski resort, 30 min by car, famous for its champagne powder. Nelson was voted The Best Ski Town in North America by Powder Magazine.
Granite Point Golf course, 10 min by car
closest beach: Taghum Beach, 5 min by car
mountain biking: world class, abundant, closest area Morning Mountain is accessible from the house, a 10 min bike ride on Blewett Rd.
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!
Timberland Consultants (2001) is a resource management company that provides forest-related services in the field of planning, technical engineering, GIS, silviculture and inventory.
West Kootenay dealer for DURADEK sheet vinyl used for waterproofing of sundecks and roofdecks .
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If you’re looking for a quiet, private and romantic setting topped off with eclectic vibes and artistic expression, this one might be the perfect place for you. We strive for the utmost comfort and satisfaction for all our guests.
Adventure beckons in the mountains, rivers and beyond whether you want a romantic get-away or take your kids and friends for an adventure. We’ve got you covered down to the finest details – this includes providing Oso Negro coffee beans to start your morning right!
Offering Bookkeeping, GST, and Payroll services
Reset, renew, rejuvenate. Kootenay EcoRetreats & Adventures offers summer and winter retreats. Our all inclusive retreats include gourmet meals, local transportation and activities and are based out of the off grid, solar powered eco centre ‘White Pines Dojo’ in Slocan, B.C. Canada. Let us take care of you, while you relax and enjoy the pristine beauty of the area. In winter join us on our Powder Highway Adventure featuring trips to three of eight legendary ski resorts on the West Kootenay Side of the Powder Highway. All you have to do is show up and we will get you to where some of the best powder in the world is waiting. Plan your summer retreats in Yoga and Health & Nature with combined outdoor activities; paddleboarding, kayaking, waterfall tours and other adventures.
Located just 1 km from Nelson. Purpose built mini storage facility. 117 heated individual units. Customer access 7:00 am to 9:00 pm 7 days per week. Easy access, modern and secure, competitive rates. 13 years of customer satisfaction.
It is in a prime location, within walking distance to the city centre, only meters from the pristine Kootenay River, and nestled in the beautiful Selkirk Mountains.
This airport provides pilots with challenging, non-standard, circuit procedures to keep everyone on their toes and never bored.
Here is an excerpt from the Canada Flight Supplement for Nelson, BC (CZNL):
The single runway is 3100’ long and 75’ wide. A taxi way leads from the apron to the runway of which both ends 04 and 22 are used for both fixed wing and rotary wing (helicopter) operations. The runway was designed and built to Transport Canada Standards and recent (November 2003) testing by Pennco Engineering has found that the surface and subsurface still meet or exceed these standards
Located on the shores of Kootenay Lake at the Nelson Airport, Kootenay Lake Aviation is open all year for your aviation needs. We offer sightseeing tours, flight training, and air charters. Join us on a tour and enjoy the breathtaking landscape. Our high wing aircraft are perfect to enjoy the spectacular views from above. Interested in learning to fly? Start with an introductory flight and go “hands on” to see what flying is all about. We offer private and commercial pilot training. Need to get somewhere? Fly on your own schedule to destinations throughout BC and Alberta. We offer private charter flights with our 3 passenger aircraft.
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Spectrum Home & Family Care is a private home & personal support company originating in Nakusp, BC 17 years ago. Spectrum has been operating now in the Slocan Valley south to Crescent Valley and east & west to Nelson and Castlegar since 2017 and continues to grow throughout the West Kootenays. Spectrum offers services such as homemaking, cleaning, shopping, transportation to appointments, companionship, home and yard maintenance and many other services.
Our motto: “Any Age — Any Service”
Call or email today to find out how Spectrum can make your life just a little bit easier!
Catherine JEAN is a multi-certified professional linguist from France established in Castlegar.
Committed to providing polished TRANSLATION of web pages, flyers, longer print or web content into FRENCH.
The Kootenays can shine brighter on the bucket list of French speakers from Canada and beyond, both at the planning and local stages of their project. Some French enhances visibility with French speaking in-person or online visitors. Tourism & recreation, hospitality related businesses and services can reap short and long term benefits from adding some French to their communication.
Also available for individual goals are help with resumes and applications of diverse nature in French, PROOFREADING and FRENCH LANGUAGE COACHING (18+). LITERARY TRANSLATION is more than welcome – self-published or intended for a publisher.
Associate member of the Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC, En-Fr stibc.org
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!
Spectacular 18 hole golf course 5 minutes from downtown Nelson.
We are a family-owned and operated company located in Nelson, BC. We have been supplying Kootenay businesses with all their janitorial, industrial, hospitality & food service products since 1991!
Located in the restored CP Station in the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce.
We strive to provide visitors and locals with a variety of information and maps of our local area, West Kootenay Region.
One stop, provides: maps, local knowledge, brochures and guides and a great atmosphere. WiFi, coffee shop and parking for visitors.
The place to go to find out about everything in the West Kootenay region and beyond. Travelling to the area? Need a place to stay? Want ideas on what to do in the area?
The Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST), established in 1998, is a critical economic driver and innovator in southern BC’s Kootenay region. Our mission is to foster inclusive economic opportunities and job creation through science, technology and innovation. |
Founded in 2008, the Nelson Star is a local multi-media news company, including print, web, social media and video that publishes a print edition every Wednesday and Friday and online and Facebook 24 hours a day/seven days a week. A total of 9,000 copies of the Star are delivered twice a week to homes and businesses from Salmo to Nelson to New Denver.
The Star is a member of the National NewsMedia Council, a self-regulatory body governing the country’s newspaper industry.
In August of 2003 the Home Hardware brand in Nelson was expanded with the addition of Nelson Home Building Centre to the well-known Hipperson Home Hardware which has been in existence since 1923. Since 2003 the Building Centre has expanded three times and grown from an initial staff of 8 to a staff of almost 50 people. Home Hardware is a chain of over 1000 stores, each one locally owned and operated.
Local ownership means that we’re going to try harder to satisfy your needs. Being part of a national chain means that we can provide great prices on quality products. Our stores are well known for offering superior customer service along with a great selection of products at prices that compete with the other national chains. Come in and experience what we can do for you!
We aim to educate you not only on the cause of the injury but how to prevent the injury from coming back.
By offering chiropractic, osteopathy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and nutritional counselling, we aim to treat old and new injuries to get you back to doing what you want as efficiently as we can.
We are a research-based multidisciplinary firm working across a range of scales and disciplines, including Architecture, Planning, Landscape Design, Interior Design and Industrial Design.
We specialize in everything from motocross and off-road bikes, to sport bikes, cruisers, scooters and touring bikes. We also cover all of your lawn care and chainsaw needs. Open Monday to Saturday. Whether it is oil or a new ride, we can help. Our qualified staff has worked many years in the industry and is here to make your experience enjoyable and we thrive on a first name basis. Come in and check us out the coffee is always free.
Brands:
Honda, Artic Cat, Fox, Stihl, Thor, HJC, small engine, lawn mowers, dirt bikes, snowmobile, chainsaws, scooters, power equipment, tractors, snowblowers, fourwheelers, motorcysles, bikes, repair, parts, services
Manufacturer of custom railings, columns, beams, brackets of every description for commercial and residential clients. Normally steel, but aluminum and stainless are also available. We also do repairs of trailers, thingamajigs, and custom fabricate to customer specifications and ideas.
We have been in the same location for over 29 years.