live music & arts • community • craft beer • a kitchen that cranks • inspired cocktails • vibes that makes you want to stay a while
Welcome to the Historic 1896 Building in beautiful Kaslo, BC. This three-storey relic was built in the year 1896 from bricks made in Kaslo. Nearly 130 years old, the 1896 Building has been fully restored and modernized to provide a vacation rental experience with endless amenities. Conveniently located on Front St., with views of Kootenay Lake and the Purcell mountains, this mixed use building features 3 private short term rentals and a coffee and ice cream shop.
Chinese and Western
Serving Nelson and area since 1985
Smash Burgers + Fries + Poutine – Keeping it simple, yet delicious!
Ashman’s is dedicated to producing food cooked right. Fresh beef, smashed into a hot griddle producing a tasty seared finish.
Come on down to order or order online: https://ashmansburgers.square.site/
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.
A micro-brewery and 55 seat taproom located in the heart of Nelson on Baker Street. Stop in to have a pint or grab a growler to enjoy a beer wherever you like.
Nelson’s Powder Destination! Baldface Lodge offers an incredible wilderness experience on Nelson’s back doorstep! Come explore the 32,000 acre Tenure with us and have the best time of your life with our incredible staff and terrain!
Featured internationally on TV, in Movies, and in the press, Baldface Lodge is an amazing destination for a world class shred experience.
Carved out of the forested upland above Kootenay Lake, our unique 18-hole layout offers well-maintained fairways and undulating greens to challenge any skill level. Created by Canada’s foremost golf course architect, Les Furber, the Balfour Golf Course boasts a 6,800 yard, 18-hole layout with features you would expect only from a premium-rated golf experience while maintaining its small town feel that is so coveted in the Kootenay region. In addition to our great golf course, we also have a full length driving range (which includes complementary use of clubs for those that are not packing) and a fully licensed restaurant offering up delicious meals at all times of the day!
Beauties is a passion project of three friends who like thin NY style pizza, quality draft beer, fun and mischievous cocktails and good times. Located in the dead centre of downtown Nelson, we serve pizza and mischief until midnight every night. Friday nights get wild with a local DJ spinning vinyl from 7pm-late.
Busaba, we are Nelson’s own authentic Thai restaurant! Here you will relax in our stylish, elegant, and recently renovated space. Surround yourself with beautiful Thai artwork while unwinding with tasteful, soft background music. We feature an open kitchen design where you can enjoy watching our cooks create many delicious authentic Thai dishes.
We offer quality Japanese Sake, selection of BC wines, and are excited to now offer some cocktails. Our signature cocktails consist of ingredients such as lemongrass, Thai basil, chili, lime, and mint. Whether you are dining in or dining out with takeout, Busaba wants to make every occasion a special one.
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
The Capitol Theatre’s calendar is full of community music, dance and theatre as well as Canadian and international touring performances. The restored theatre is an experience in itself, recapturing the atmosphere of its earliest days as a silent movie house.
The Capitol Theatre Society rents the facility to community groups for dance, theatre, music and film events, presents great touring performances, produces Summer Youth Theatre, a wine-tasting festival and an annual Christmas pantomime, and houses a large costume collection.
The Capitol’s Box office does far more than sell event ticket reservations – it is a gold mine for community arts resources, with friendly staff who go more than the distance to assist folks with their entertainment choices. The Capitol Costume shop may be messaged by calling 354-1510 for fantasy dress-up and show needs.
The finest gift gallery in the Kootenays. The Craft Collection is a member-owned gallery with a huge selection of original pieces from local artisans. A ”must-see” destination on your trip to Nelson. We now have two floors with Gallery 378 downstairs displaying fine art as well as more local crafts.
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.
EZ Rock is home of long sets of “Today’s Best Variety” with the biggest songs from the 80’s right through to today’s BIGGEST hits by favourite artists like Adele, Madonna, Elton John, Michael Jackson to Katy Perry, Maroon 5 and Bruno Mars. Our listeners come to us to be energized throughout the workday and to keep informed and entertained during their busy lives. While EZ Rock prides itself for playing the most music, we also have a long standing tradition of supporting our communities. FM 106.9 Nelson FM 93.5 New Denver/Silverton FM 103.1 Nakusp FM 101.9 Kootenay Lake FM 95.3 Kaslo Proud to be part of our Community since 1939 for your local news, sports, weather, events, contests and community involvement. Keep it locked on EZ Rock as we take our commitment to Nelson to the next level!
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.
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.
Sound, Lighting and Audio Visual rentals for ANY event. We also feature an experienced, professional DJ service. Serving Nelson and area for 16 years.
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.
Jackson’s Hole & Grill, one of Nelson’s best restaurants. Serving a wide variety of fresh, homemade foods, you are sure to find something for everyone. Come and enjoy Nelson’s best patio, or spend time in our turn of the century lounge or restaurant. Come and see what so many others already know! Great food, great Service, great times!
JB’s is a family friendly atmosphere, home to…
Delicious home made burgers,
hand cut fries, piled high nachos,
AAA New York Steak, and
Famous Fish and Chips.
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.
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.
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