As part of Canada’s largest restoration network, WINMAR® Nelson has been in business since 2019, with the opening of a physical location in Nelson, BC in 2023.
Specializing in hazardous materials abatement, fires and floods, Nelson now has a local restoration contractor to call upon 24/7.
The Nelson team understands the importance of small personal touches that make working with them a pleasure, while ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
WINMAR® Nelson’s dedicated and knowledgeable team is proud to serve homeowners and businesses in the West Kootenay and Boundary Region from their Nelson office.
Local solar and EV charging contractor in Kootenays. Dandelion Renewables specializes in turn-key solar, energy storage and EV Charging projects for both commercial and residential clients.
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.
Harrison Construction has been offering personable, quality, reliable service in the Kootenay Region for over 25 years. We are currently located in Nelson BC. Our business has been built primarily through the word of mouth referrals of satisfied customers.
The predominant focus at Harrison Construction is Home Renovations and Mid-size Construction Projects including garages/out buildings, new additions, bathroom/kitchen renovations, fences, decks and much more.
Our experience ranges from full home construction – including timber frame, mandala, straw bale, and traditional construction, to commercial renovations and all aspects of in-home renovation projects.
Our strength is in collaborating closely with the homeowner to create a project that meets your needs, dreams and budget.
BUILDING YOUR HOME WITH QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DEDICATION
Hemlock Homes understands how important it is to build your dream that reflects who you are, your values and how you live.
We provide transparent, accurate budgeting practices and industry expertise and are passionate about the quality of our work. By intentionally focus on a select number of projects per year we are able to provide the highest best customer service and deliver the quality home that you expect.
MAKING HAPPY CLIENTS BY BUILDING BEAUTIFUL SPACES.
Kootenay Concepts Construction
Expert home renovations and quality construction services. Kootenay Concepts Construction is ready to bring your vision to life with craftsmanship you can trust.
About Kootenay Concepts
At Kootenay Concepts Construction, we are passionate about crafting quality spaces with care and integrity. From solar installations to custom renovations, we collaborate closely with clients to bring your vision to life with skill and heart. From quick responses to expert craftsmanship, we make your vision our priority every step of the way. Learn about KCC here.
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Ready to start your renovation project? Whether you have questions or are ready to get started, we’re here to help. Reach out, and let’s bring your vision to life.
Custom Build Your Dream Home and a New Lifestyle
For those craving a new home, Mandala Custom Homes provides unique dwellings that are meaningful, healthy and energy efficient. Our guarantee that your new prefab home will be more comfortable than a standard home comes from the experience of building British Columbia’s first ENERGY STAR certified home in 2011. Mandala Custom Homes’ full design and planning service is backed by over 70 years of house building expertise. After creating a fully customized design, your expertly crafted home package is shipped directly to your site where it is assembled and finished to rest in place for many generations to come.
Purchasing a Mandala Custom Home can support your change to a more comfortable and relaxing lifestyle along with low monthly energy costs and architecture that nourishes the soul. Our work is rooted in traditional design principles combined with performance based building technology. We have a clear dedication to listen carefully to you so we can design and build the luxury custom home of your dreams.
NSB North Shore Builders offers general contracting for both commercial & residential projects. This includes new home construction, interior & exterior renovations, decks & siding.
Owner Matt Ander, originally a builder in Germany, has been building in Nelson and area for over 30 years. New Home Warrenty Licensed Builder
Pac Western Builders Inc. is a Nelson-based general contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality construction across the Kootenay region. Established in 1994, we specialize in custom homes, multi-family residential, and complex commercial and community-focused developments.
We take a collaborative approach to every project, working closely with clients, consultants, and trade partners to ensure thoughtful execution, strong communication, and exceptional results.
Our portfolio includes custom homes tailored to each client’s vision, as well as larger-scale developments that contribute to the growth and vitality of our community.
Current Project Highlight:
Railtown Flats – Residential Development
Currently under construction at 85 Baker Street in Nelson, Railtown Flats is a purpose-built residential project designed to support the evolving housing needs of the community. This project reflects our ongoing commitment to quality construction and thoughtful urban development.
Operating throughout the West Kootenays, Ponderosa is dedicated to delivering top-quality renovations while providing exceptional value.
We take pride in our services, including:
Kitchen design and installations
Interior renovations
Finish carpentry
Bathrooms and closets
Custom furniture
Our goal is to work with you to enhance both the beauty and market value of your home. By collaborating with local artisans, manufacturers, and craftspeople, we ensure each project reflects your vision while supporting our community.
Founded by Brian McArthur, a fourth-generation Nelsonite, Ponderosa Woodwork is built on craftsmanship, integrity, and outstanding service. We prioritize clear communication, accurate estimates, and a renovation process that feels calm and enjoyable.
Let’s build something extraordinary together.
Nelson’s Ruby Mountain Builders will craft your new West Kootenay home or outbuilding — or renovate what you already have. After you contact us, we try to meet you within a week and often will make time the same day. We work with local designers and sub-trades and keep you in the loop throughout the process. Our detailed quotes provide transparent pricing, and our upbeat crew is a pleasure to have around. Find out for yourself!
Somerson Design Build is a well established, boutique firm dedicated to crafting exceptional custom homes, with a singular focus on one project at a time.
Weiland Construction’s vast portfolio in the Kootenay Boundary solely comes from word-of-mouth recommendations. After two generations in business, customer satisfaction is our main focus and reward. We are a full spectrum construction company, providing all aspects of your project from design, site preparation and management, to finishing touches.
We are proud to be a second-generation construction company, nestled in the Kootenay area since 1974. We skillfully complete custom-designed and built projects, constructed with the finest quality craftsmanship.
Our company has a well-respected name: a Weiland Construction-built home represents the highest quality, most durable homes that always exceed BC building code standards. Our team’s extensive knowledge provides exceptional quality from a diverse spectrum of master construction skills. We pride ourselves in staying on time, and on budget.
Contact us today to discuss your project!
Woodwork Build is a Bonnington based construction company offering framing, finishing and millwork services to the central Kootenays.
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 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.
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.
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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Harrison Construction has been offering personable, quality, reliable service in the Kootenay Region for over 25 years. We are currently located in Nelson BC. Our business has been built primarily through the word of mouth referrals of satisfied customers.
The predominant focus at Harrison Construction is Home Renovations and Mid-size Construction Projects including garages/out buildings, new additions, bathroom/kitchen renovations, fences, decks and much more.
Our experience ranges from full home construction – including timber frame, mandala, straw bale, and traditional construction, to commercial renovations and all aspects of in-home renovation projects.
Our strength is in collaborating closely with the homeowner to create a project that meets your needs, dreams and budget.
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
Our Studio
eARTh Community Clay Studios is a home studio with a breathtaking view. It is not just a pottery studio, it is an inspired playground for adults, kids, and anyone who likes to play with mud.
Hands-on help and personalized instruction are at the core of this experience. The friendly atmosphere supplies warm feedback and creative motivation to help you discover your inner potential.
Owner and teacher Diane Walters has worked with clay for thirty-five years and the learning industry for thirty. Sharing her experience and learning from others is at the core of this small business.
eARTh Community Clay Studios is situated in a beautiful studio with a view in Uphill Nelson, BC, Canada, located at 1116 Latimer St, Nelson, BC. We are open Sept – April and closed for late spring and summer.
If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own light-filled art studio, eARTh Community Clay Studios is for you. Though we specialize in beginner wheel and hand-building classes, if you are a practiced potter, you’ll appreciate our wheel and hand-building work areas, Shimpo wheels and slab roller, our selection of stains and glazes, and our regular firing schedule during our open studio sessions. Everything you need is right here. Experienced Potters and Sculptors make up our team of ceramic professionals who are ready to share their talents.
Diane Walters MA, has 35 years of experience in Waldorf, outdoor educational programs and alternative Educational platforms. She is an Educational Strategist, Curriculum Artist and Solution Evangelist serving as a Homeschooling Consultant, Keynote Speaker, and Professional Development Mentor for teachers. Her work is deeply informed by her life-long interest in education and in life, through the lens of Steiner’s educational philosophy, contemporary educators, theorists and futurists. She offers parent and faculty talks, webinars, and online participatory sessions to develop a greater understanding of what makes us human, how we learn, and how we teach, whatever the subject, the system, and the environment. 2009. Graduate thesis: The Unfinished lesson ..Leaving room for the Students. An action research project of teaching through student inquiry and constructive participation in the classroom.
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 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.
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.
Neuro-Muscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Stress Management, Injury treatment and Prevention, Osteopathic Techniques, Deep Tissue Massage.
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
Stirling All Suites Hotel redefines the boutique hotel experience by seamlessly blending luxury with local charm. Our carefully curated apartment-style hotel suites are designed with you in mind, they feature fully-equipped kitchens and in-suite laundry that help make your stay effortless. Each suite is adorned with unique heritage touches that celebrate Nelson’s history and scenic beauty. The hotel is centrally located and has breathtaking mountain and lake views. Whether you’re here to explore the natural wonders of the Kootenay region or simply unwind in elegant surroundings, Stirling Suites promises a stay that is as authentic as it is unforgettable.
Come and enjoy the suite life.
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.
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.
Over 60 years experience in furniture, mattresses and appliances.
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.
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
Book your next Automotive windshield repair for your Truck, Car, SUV or RV, any make any model, with a qualified ICBC certified technician, in our ICBC Glass Express windshield & autoglass repair shop
Windows, custom showers, sliding glass patio doors, mirrors, skylights, railing glass, table tops and screen doors and more
If you are a new contractor or building a commercial project, we know how tight your time is, please call us to meet with one of our Managing Glaziers.
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.
Owned and operated by Kathryn Gardner, KDG Photography’s mission is to help small business owners, entrepreneurs and artists leverage the Kootenay lifestyle by supporting them in building a successful business.
Kathryn creates professionally crafted photographs that tell your story, showcase your products and services, and helps you connect with your clients. Photographic sessions are available at KDG Photography Studio located in downtown Nelson, BC or on location.
Services offered include:
- Assessment of Current Marketing Imagery
- Business Portraits & Headshots
- Sales & Portfolio Images
- The Visual Story
- Social Media Imagery
