An elegantly appointed french boutique hotel overlooking the shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. With 44 charming guest rooms and suites the Prestige Inn is sure to help make your next visit to Nelson memorable. The timeless French decor invites you into a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Our recently renovated hotel rooms are equipped with \’\’Prestige\’\’ pillow-top mattresses and duvets, 42\’\’ Plasma televisions, complimentary wireless internet access, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron & board, plus much more.
All rooms feature a gorgeous view of Kootenay Lake and include a free breakfast at our sister property the Prestige Lakeside Resort restaurant located just a short walk along the waterfront pathway or a quick ride in Streetcar #23, a heritage electric trolley.
Studio, family and executive suites are available. Guests are welcome to use our outdoor patio equipped with self serve BBQ and picnic area. There is also a lawn area for games and activities. Valet Laundry, dry cleaning services, game cube and DVD rentals are available.
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.

Nelson Clinic Pharmacy is located in the Medical Associates Clinic on the corner of Hendryx and Vernon St. Our pharmacy is independently and locally owned. We offer a variety of clinical services including vaccinations, compounding, smoking cessation therapy, medication reviews, compression therapy, brace fitting and blister packing for compliance.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm
Please note we are closed 12:30- 1pm to clean the pharmacy each day
Closed weekends and Stat Holidays
The full moon is rising! Kootenai Moon Furniture stands proud in the heart of Baker Street, as Nelson’s Furniture Boutique.
Kootenai Moon Furniture is the local place to discover unique contemporary furniture; sofas, loveseats and chairs in sumptuous fabrics and noble leathers, dining and bedroom furniture, free standing electric fireplaces, outdoor furniture, luxurious Egyptian cotton and bamboo bed linens and towels, and out of the ordinary home décor. Our 6000 sq. ft. boutique emanates colors, textures, luxury, comfort and beauty. Kootenai Moon is a destination for furnishings with global influences, for your home, condo, cabin, lake house, or office. Customer relationships are important to us. We believe that by providing services and products to our families, our friends, our neighbors, and visitors to the Kootenays, we can contribute to the well-being of our communities. Visit us, or check out our website.
Sail Nelson offers certified courses that are recognized around the world. Sail Nelson is also able to provide personalized training to meet your boating needs. We have an Aloha 28 and a San Juan 24 in our fleet so adventurists of all levels can discover the pure, natural exhilaration of sailing. Feel free to get in touch today and we can assess your needs and find a boating solution that works for you!
The Association francophone des Kootenays Ouest (AFKO) promotes French language and culture through diverse public art projects and cultural programming that bring together Francophone, Francophile, and Anglophone communities across the Kootenays.
AFKO offers year-round cultural programming that highlights Francophone arts, culture, and heritage:
- Live Performances: Concerts, theatre, storytelling, and bilingual shows presented in collaboration with local venues and touring artists.
- Workshops and Residencies: Educational and bilingual art workshops (music, dance, theatre, visual arts, creative writing) offered in schools and community center, at 807, Baker St.
- Film Screenings and Festivals: French and bilingual film events, including partnerships with local film festivals and cultural organizations.
- Cultural Celebrations: Organization of flagship community events such as Francophonie Week, St-Jean-Baptiste Day, and Black History Month programs.
Community Gatherings: Bilingual cultural nights, family events, and public celebrations fostering intercultural connections.
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.
Nelson Moosehide Campaign Day: An invitation to create the future!
Nelson Moose Hide Campaign Day is an invitation to a day of ceremony, curiosity, rally, and walk so that we join together to stand against violence towards women, children and all those along the gender continuum. Together we will take practical steps for our collective health and journey to reconciliation.
Fast to End Violence: (optional)
As is common in many cultures, fasting is a symbol of commitment and a way to deepen your intention. We encourage everybody to participate in the fast from sunrise to sunset on Moose Hide Campaign Day.
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5:30 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony at the water Lakeside Walk, 80 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC with Sinixt Elder Rick Desautel.
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8:30 a.m. Gather at St. Saviours Church 701 Ward Street to livestream the keynote address with one of Canada’s Most Influential People, Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, Anishinaabe from Peguis First Nation and Campaign Co-founders Raven and Paul Lacerte.
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11:15 a.m. A Walk to End Violence at City Hall
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12:30p.m. Regather at St. Saviours Church for workshop options:
1. Cultivating Safe Spaces with Elaine Alec
2. Indigenous Trauma & Equity Informed Practice with Len Pierre
3. An Introduction to Non-Violent Communication with Rachelle Lamb
4. Kizhe Ininwag: Being a Kind Man with Bob Goulais
5. Meeting the Moment We’re In As Men with Jeff Perera
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5:30p.m. Fast Breaking Feast with drum circle, storytelling, poetry, & singer/songwriters at St. Saviours Church 701 Ward St, Nelson, BC
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Have fun & get a Workout
Welcome to Nelson Paddleboard & Kayak Rentals
Paddleboarding is a low impact way to get a great workout. Try it for yourself and engage that core.
Kayaking works your arms, shoulders, back and core. The fresh air is great for you too!
Paddlboarding and kayaking can also be leisurely. Get on the water and leave your busy life behind.
Serving Nelson and Area for 65 years. Full service Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge dealer including sales, parts, service, body & used vehicles as well as leasing. Autobody Shop 1410 Granite Road phone 250-352-6025 fax 250-352-9414
At Kootenay Currency Exchange we offer competitive rates on U.S. and many foreign currencies. For the traveller, we sell U.S. Dollars below the rate of the Bank Heads, and we can set you up with most foreign funds with a day or two notice.
The Chamber of Mines of Eastern British Columbia is a not-for-profit organization providing authentic, reliable information to the general public and the mining industry. Our members include everyone from individual prospectors to large mining and engineering companies.
We advocate for the mining industry, especially for prospectors and explorationists, as well as serving as an information and resource library with an extensive collection of geological information, maps, as well as rock and mineral specimens. We host elementary to high school classes as well as providing prospecting and other courses. Our graduates have had great success and are responsible for bringing millions of dollars worth of investments to the Kootenay-Boundary region.
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.
Focused Life Force Energy (FLFE) is a technology that creates a high consciousness field. It recreates the feeling and benefits of high consciousness sacred places. You can enjoy it in your home and business every day, and with FLFE Everywhere you can take the high consciousness field with you as you travel.
With an Accent Fine Carpentry is an owner operated company. With an expertise aquired over 30 years of experience as a contractor we provide complete renovation services and specialise in finishing carpentry and railings.
We serve our members and community and strengthen our local food system by providing the highest quality, local, sustainable, and organic products at reasonable prices, in a welcoming environment, with exemplary customer service.
Covet interiors is a boutique interior design and styling studio servicing the West Kootenays and beyond.
Environment informs behavior and Covet Interiors works hand-in-hand with our clients to develop a healthy relationship with their homes feeling comfortable, inspired, and embraced. We believe each project is individual to the client, not to our signature. We work with the client to develop their taste and align them with their daily routines and habits – rendering a personal style.
We have established relationships with a range of trusted trades and artisans in the industry who we collaborate with to ensure we not only meet but exceed your expectations.
Neuro-Muscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Stress Management, Injury treatment and Prevention, Osteopathic Techniques, Deep Tissue Massage.
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.
If you have an idea that focuses on arts and culture, this program could help support it. Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA)—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations.
Signs, Printing and Custom Rubber Stamps. Your one stop advertising centre.
Hungry? Our pizza shop has great food! Come try our new SPELT CRUST and for allergies try SOY CHEESE. We have chicken wings, pasta and the best cheesy garlic fingers. Don’t cook tonight…call 354-1999
Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill is a great place to have some amazing food. We offer live entertainment, karaoke, live DJ and our kitchen is open until 2:00 am. We are the only pub that has patio with an excellent view of the lake and mountains. Start your evening at Finley’s.
We look forward to seeing down at the neighbourhood pub that has been in Nelson for more than 100 years. Come Eat, Drink and have some fun.
Over 60 years experience in furniture, mattresses and appliances.
Located in Nelson, BC ‘Sensible Solutions Inc.’ is a rapidly growing, energetic, customer focused, full-service technology company. Our team of experts assists clients across the Kootenays within our three interdisciplinary divisions. From Communications, Security and Smart Building Installations to IT Management, Consultation, and Support to Cloud Infrastructure and Hosting we meet the needs of nearly any technology consuming organization.





