Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism is a Destination Marketing Organization in British Columbia that represents all the communities along the shores of Kootenay Lake: Nelson to Meadow Creek, and Kootenay Bay to Wynndel. The region is quaint, quirky and sophisticated and hosts things to do all year-round. Photos by RPM Photography
I’m a Brand Designer & Art Director helping businesses build cohesive, intentional brands that reflect their essence across every touchpoint. With an art direction mindset and over a decade of experience, I guide the full creative process — from concept to execution — to ensure clarity, consistency, and purpose in every visual expression.
Services offered in English and French.
Relationships through Story!
Storytelling Nelson gathers monthly to inspire the oral tradition. Everyone is welcome and we excel at inclusive welcoming that supports everyone remembering themselves. Storytelling clarifies, where we are, from where we have been, and lights our inner paths to tomorrow.
We offer:
entertainment that builds communication and community.
workshops, presentations, and team building opportunities for any gathering, business, or organization.
Next offering:
Gail Nyoka Re-Balance with The Black Black EARTH
September 21
doors: 5:45PM, 717 VERNON STREET
by donation: $20 sliding scale at the door
After reading a few sentences here you might just wonder how one woman can carry so many gifts! Of course, her bones still know the ancestry of village…
Gail has published a collection of stories gifted to her from the Ewe people of Ghana during her visit to Ghana in 2018. True joy though is to tell these stories for you and your loved ones. Gail has been featured at the Toronto Storytelling School, Theatre Local, the Border Light Festival in Cleveland, and Festival at the Edge in England.
Writer, playwright and oral storyteller Gail Nyoka creates for growing adults and young folk too. She won the Chalmers Canadian Play Award: Theatre for Young Audiences with her stage play Mella Mella. The play has been produced by Black Theatre Workshop in Montreal, Young People’s Theatre in Toronto and
toured in Ontario with Carousel Players.
Other theatre productions:
King of the Animals, Talespinner Children’s Theatre, Cleveland;
In Plain Sight, Cleveland Playwrights Festival, staged reading;
The Oba Asks for a Mountain, Talespinner Children’s Theatre, Cleveland;
The Waters, Public readings at Cleveland Public Theatre.
Love and Ecstasy, audio play, ran on Playwrights Local Radio in Cleveland.
Her novel Mella and the N’Anga: An African Tale, set in long-ago Zimbabwe, was a finalist for awards in Canada and the US, including the Governor General’s Award, the TD Children’s
Literature Award, the Carl Brandon Parallax Award, and the Silver Birch and Red Cedar Children’s Choice Awards.
And now, Nelson, can we entice her to be at home here?
We have not even talked about her podcast: Crone Chronicles where she interviews Storytelling Royalty: Laura Sims……
At Spring Creative Inc., we pride ourselves on being more than just your typical marketing and design agency. With our extensive expertise in Graphic Design, Branding, Digital Marketing, and Website Development, we stand out as recognized leaders in the industry. In today’s competitive landscape, establishing a strong and authentic brand is not just important, it’s essential for success. That’s why discerning industry leaders consistently turn to us to craft compelling branding and execute effective marketing strategies that deliver tangible results.
Whether you’re in the process of expanding your operations, launching a new product, or navigating market challenges, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. Our tailored solutions are designed to empower purpose-driven brands and businesses, enabling them to effectively communicate their mission and offerings with unwavering confidence.
Nestled in the vibrant city of Nelson, British Columbia, we invite you to explore our innovative suite of services. Let’s come together and spark your success. Reach out to us today to schedule a personalized strategy session and discover how we can help you achieve your business goals.
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.
United Way British Columbia supports the development of healthy, caring, and inclusive communities by strengthening vital connections that support people in need.
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.
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
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 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. |
Helping clients for over five years find and implement the best online tools and designs for their business.
Are you ready to grow your online presence? Give us a call for a free consultation.

For 30 years, Davidson Communications and Media has provided award-winning print, broadcast and digital journalism and content development. DCM provides its clients with full services in voice-over and scripting, ad design, communications, marketing and earned media strategies, branding and sales consulting for partners throughout the public and private sector.
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
Litework is a boutique marketing agency specializing in social media management, digital advertising and OMG ROI.
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.
Our mission is to protect ecosystems and communities by preventing and reducing the harmful impacts of invasive species. An invasive species is a species that is not native to a specific location, and that has a tendency to spread to a degree that causes damage to the environment, human economy or human health.
We strive to create clean, user-friendly designs on both the web and in print. We believe that
well-presented content supported by outstanding imagery is a great marriage. Over the past 18
years, our skill set has grown beyond only web design, to include photography, aerial imagery,
video production, print design, branding, and content procurement for social media. We have
a proven track record of building sites and empowering clients with clean, vibrant, and human
centric design. We love building lasting relationships and supporting our clients as they grow
and evolve.
The Royal Canadian Legion operates the Hampton Grey VC Lounge; a full bar open to the public with dart boards, pool tables, crib and other games. It is open to all; members and non-members are welcome.
We hold a meat draw and 50/50 draw every Friday at 3pm with lots of great prizes. All proceeds go to local charities. Support these worthy causes and have a fun afternoon.
The lounge is also available for event bookings on evenings and weekends 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.
For up to date hours of operation please visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Legion51Nelson
OUR VISION
A compassionate and empowered community where families, youth and individuals receive the supports and services they need to live dignified, resilient and hopeful lives.
OUR MISSION
To support the well-being of families, youth, and individuals in our community by providing counselling, housing, support, and outreach services.
OUR SERVICE PHILOSOPHY
Nelson Community Services believes that all families, youth, and individuals, at some time, experience difficulties in their lives and that they have an inherent right to be heard and to be supported. Our relational approach to service delivery is respectful of each person’s identity, issues, strengths, culture, needs, and choices.
The club has been an active participant in the pursuit of its goal with involvement in projects such as:
- enhancement Projects for Fish and Wildlife;
- securing Habitat for Fish and Wildlife;
- educational workshops and programs for youth and new participants in Wildlife and Outdoor related activities;
- feeding Wildlife programs as required;
- donations to several like minded organizations.
The club facilities are available to other community groups and organizations, however the primary purpose is to provide a base in the community in which to achieve the afore-mentioned goals.
Nelson Rod & Gun Club was organized on the 22nd day of August 1918.
Our mission
This club is organized for the promotion of good fellowship among the sportsmen in the Nelson district and to:
- promote conservation of the wildlife, scenic and outdoor recreational resources of British Columbia, the land and water base on which they depend;
- promote the retention and maintenance of the highest possible quality of environment for all to benefit;
- foster a code of ethical and safe conduct among all people using the outdoors;
- actively co-operate with other organizations in the proper management of natural resources;
- assist in the maintenance and conservation of habitat for fish and wildlife;
- assist and promote youth and related organizations in all the afore-mentioned pursuits.
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.
The West Kootenay’s marketing hub. Binding the WK Communities together through local commerce, services and trades.
As a locally owned and operated independent publication, we’ve been bringing buyers and sellers together for almost 45 years, and helping small businesses succeed.
Striving to serve you better, every day.
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 Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (KATI) is dedicated to the belief that the creative process is healing and life enhancing and that the use of the expressive arts can contribute therapeutically to both individual and community health.
Education
KATI offers a two-year diploma program in art therapy.
Students can take the program in one of two formats: on-campus or blended distance. The curriculum uses a relational model which emphasizes the therapeutic needs of rural communities, the importance of Indigenous approaches to art therapy and research, and the value of maintaining a sense of connection with the natural world.
Community
KATI offers a host of art therapy services throughout the Kootenays through student clinical placements, the local school districts, and partnerships with local service agencies.





