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.

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.

Halcyon Hot Springs Resort has a wide variety of exclusive accommodations scattered throughout the serene, forested surroundings. Whether travelling for business or on family vacation, Halcyon has the right place for you. From private, exquisite cabins to family style cottages and grandiose loft chalets, our accommodations provide you with that private getaway experience. All our accommodations are within walking distance of the hot springs. With onsite SPA services and the Kingfisher Restaurant, you will not have to worry about a thing. When it comes time to rest, relax and rejuvenate, Halcyon is here for you. Welcome home.

Kootenai Hideaway is a private lakefront cabin accommodation moments north of Kaslo. Queens Bay Hideaway is a private lakefront cottage just 5 minutes north of Balfour.

The completely renovated cabin sleeps 5-6 and has a queen size bed and a double futon couch/bed with an upper bunk in the front view room. There are also two single beds in the loft bedroom. The kitchen is fully equipped along with a BBQ. There is a full bathroom with a shower. There is everything that you will need in the cabin including all bedding, linens and towels. There is ample parking and a RV power plugin on the cabin.The 200′ of private lake frontage consists mainly of small, smooth, flat pebbles that are made to skip on the lakes’ surface forever. The beach has a gradual slope into the lake which makes it safer for children. At the beach there is a fire-pit, hammock, tenting spots, horseshoe pitch or try the productive fishing from shore at the mouth of the creek. The cabin is located near the end of a no-thru road and is well away from the main roadway. You will only hear the wind and water as the other properties are well hidden past the trees. Email or call Darrell and Chloe for more information on the cabin or the Kaslo area and its activities. 250-825-4568 Two Lakeside family vacation solutions for all four Seasons.

Come stay with us and enjoy a home-away-from home!

Fully equipped suites with everything you need for a most enjoyable stay in the magical Kootenay region. Overlooking Kootenay Lake, this charming Heritage Building was built in 1926 and has been transformed over the decades into four beautiful, artistically designed, self-contained suites that can accommodate a single person or a large group of up to twelve people. Free off-street parking, smoke-free interior, beautiful yard and gardens.

We are located in the middle of Nelson town, close to all the favourite local amenities, including over 35 restaurants within walking distance! 

We also have another option: our Morning Star Cabin, tucked away in the forest on the perimeter of Nelson, for anyone looking for a truly unique and different experience. Our Cabin can accommodate up to four people and is a five minute drive from downtown Nelson.

For eclectic, vibrant, exclusive and affordable accommodation, contact us!

Stunning 2 bedroom suite with walkout waterfront on beautiful Kootenay Lake.

The suite is self contained with a private entrance and well appointed kitchen.

Relax and enjoy the patio’s  lake, mountain and garden views, complete with outdoor kitchen and BBQ.

A 25 minute drive from historical Nelson  which offers  unique shops carrying  both quality name brands and local artisan products. While exploring Nelson stop and take a break at one of the many restaurants, coffee shops, or craft breweries this city has to offer.

Conveniently located for both winter and summer outdoor enthusiasts.  Minutes away from Kokanee Park for all your hiking, biking,  water sports and zipline needs.  Two beautiful 18 hole  golf courses, plus Ainsworth Hot Springs,  and the longest free ferry ride in the world are all nearby.  For winter sports we are 45mins away from Whitewater ski hill with some of the best powder in Canada.  Also  many cross country ski trails for you to choose from in the area.

Or just come sit……..enjoy the private beach, sun  and fun.

Walking distance to downtown, beach, shopping. May 1 to October 17th. Showers, flush toilets, picnic tables, covered dining shelter, wireless internet, shade, view, laundry and sani-station. Pets allowed. $25 un-serviced, electricity only $30, and full hook-up $35, base on 2 people. Extra adults $5, Children 14 and under free.

The cozy cottage is at the end of a quiet no-thru road, on the shores of the sheltered Queens Bay, the warmest water in Kootenay Lake laps at this beach. The cottage is 30 minutes between Nelson and Kaslo, and just a few minutes North of the Balfour Ferry Terminal.

The fully equipped cottage has a full kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, microwave and a BBQ. There is a full bathroom with a large shower. Everything that you need will be waiting for you, including all bedding, linens and towels… if there is something more you require, just ask.

Head out and explore what the area has to offer. There are spectacular golf courses just minutes away, or soak in the mineral waters at Ainsworth Hot Springs, spelunk at Cody Caves Provincial Park, hire a fishing charter or hike, mountain bike or zip-line… so many opportunities are nearby so please ask for a “Daytrip Distance and Info sheet” to be sent to you. At the end of a day full of Kootenay style adventures, dine at any one of the excellent restaurants or pubs in the area. Then come home to peace and quiet and an evening of telling stories around your campfire on the beach.

Wing Creek Resort is a spectacularly beautiful, environmentally conscious waterfront resort that offers ownership opportunities and vacation rentals. This unique 20-acre resort features thoughtfully designed luxury cottages, a beautiful private beach, mountain streams, lush forest, walking trails, an orchard, gardens, a gift shop and the Falling Water Spa.

Only 5 cottages available in Phase 1. Wing Creek Resort offers deluxe one-bedroom cedar cottages with granite counter tops, slate and hardwood floors, stainless appliances, and wood burning fireplaces. Decks overlook breathtaking views. Located on 20 wooded acres, with trails, private beach, orchards, gardens and a sparkling mountain stream. Our spa features relaxation and sports massage, reiki and reflexology. Private, quiet, secluded year round retreat. One hour north of Nelson, 20 minutes north of Ainsworth Hot Springs and just 5 minutes north of Kaslo. Wing Creek Resort is in the heart of an area known for its natural beauty, spectacular vistas, natural hot springs, unparalleled hiking, boating, skiing and many other outdoor activities.

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.

From learning how to run a business in Vancouver, I have stuck with the philosophy of being on time, always courteous, do what we say, finish what we start, providing fair and competitive prices. This belief has made my team and I successful in maintaining a strong relationship with every client I’ve done work for in this area. I strive to complete my work with a sense of pride and satisfaction knowing that I made a difference with each and every client.  I love meeting new people and helping them out when I can.  I look forward to meeting you down the road as well.

Sound, Lighting and Audio Visual rentals for ANY event. We also feature an experienced, professional DJ service. Serving Nelson and area for 16 years.

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.

There is no substitute for experience, training, and love of the job! Wilf Dopp has been providing excavating service to the construction and landscaping industry in Nelson and area since 1991 and has returned to Nelson after 3 years of instructing and training excavator operators in the lower mainland. Back home and ready to assist you in your projects! Certified and insured.

Professionally trained in 1991, contracting in Nelson and working on many large construction sites in the area such as Victoria Place Government building, Selkirk College Rosemont expansion, LVR Secondary Gym rebuild, Nelson waterfront pathway, construction site services for the construction of the Kaslo and Robson schools, Insite Electronics, ETC and hundreds of new homes and additions to existing homes, including all aspects of landscaping projects associated with new construction.

The Villa Motel is located right by Nelson’s Orange Bridge, with views of Kootenay Lake and the surrounding mountains. It is ideally situated away from Nelson’s city noise with plenty of free parking while being a close 4 minute drive to Baker Street. There is a Chinese/Western restaurant on-site to satiate your traveling hunger. Take a stroll over B.O.B. (Big Orange Bridge) to enjoy the beach across the lake and adventure through Nelson’s Lakeside Park.

With 40 units and 8 different room types, on-site restaurant, indoor swimming pool, indoor hot tub, guest laundromat, and a large free parking lot all on 2 acres of land, the Villa Motel strives to be an all inclusive resting location for travelers.

In Nelson real estate, the Bennett family is synonymous with one word – RESULTS. Our diversity as a team sets us apart. Working with the Bennetts allows you access to the skills of all three family members. Not only will someone always be available, but all of three of us have different interests and skills which benefit all of our clients. Personally, we have been involved in all facets of real estate. We have owned our own commercial properties, businesses, homes and rural property. We just recently went through the process of selling our home and purchasing a new property and it was a great reminder of how that process feels for our clients. In other words – we understand.

With one, two and three bedroom units minutes from the beach in lovely Fairview. Alpine Lake Suites is a 49 unit apartment building with beautiful views. Climate Smart certified.

In the Selkirk Mountains B&B features deluxe accommodation in a forest setting, with magnificent views of Kootenay Lake. We provide delicious breakfasts served to your room.

Ward Engineering & Land Surveying, Ltd., based in Nelson, British Columbia, provides professional consulting services in civil engineering, legal surveys and project management to both public and private sector clients.

Ward Engineering & Land Surveying Ltd. was founded in 1996 by Peter Ward. Since then, we have provided the legal surveying services for numerous urban and rural subdivisions. In many cases, we also design the civil infrastructure the subdivision requires in order to prepare the new lots for market. This comprehensive range of services allows us to provide a complete package of development services to our clients. With both legal survey and civil engineering disciplines in-house, we are able to provide technical and management services from initial concept through cost estimating, permitting and approvals, construction, cost tracking and project completion. At each step of a project, the close communication between the legal survey and engineering disciplines available within Ward Engineering & Land Surveying Ltd. ensures that subdivision and infrastructure designs will meet all regulatory requirements. We work closely with regulatory agencies to make certain that all work is correctly approved and permitted.

Community funded, non-profit, indoor climbing and bouldering gym.

Lakeside Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic offers individualized treatment for neck and back pain, orthopaedic conditions, chronic pelvic pain and incontinence, pre-and post natal care, and management of athletic injuries in athletes of all ages. We offer a full line of bracing for tennis elbow, ankles, and ligament or osteoarthitis of the knee.

Ellenwood Homes is a full service design/build and consulting company operating in the Kootenay region of BC. Our custom homes are Built Green Certified, energy efficient, and healthy. ”Sustainable by Design”

Marc Brillon is a licensed builder with a background in architectural & building technology, construction management, and cost planning.

Lara Ellenwood is a registered interior designer with 19 years of experience in single and multi-family residential design. She works in any style, from rustic to contemporary.

We work with local architects, engineers, consultants, and subtrades to produce exceptional homes, while keeping a strong commitment to schedules and budgets.

We are also pleased to provide renovation services and energy retrofits for existing homes. Please call or write for further details.