nelson kootenay lake - vacation guide 2015

Discover Nelson

Relax and soak at Ainsworth Hot Springs

Historic Baker Street.A true adventure in itself

Golf at Granite Pointe Minutes from downtown Nelson

Visit Touchstones NelsonMuseum of Art and History

Nelson and area offers a rare blend of outdoor adventure, arts, cultural, and heritage experiences,capturing a classic Victorian aesthetic you will fall in love with.

Visit historic Baker Street and enjoy specialty shops, boutiques, � ne restaurants, outdoor patios and � rst rate entertainment.

Relax and soak in Ainsworth Hot Springs, just 40 minutes North of Nelson.

Nelson...A great place to visit! An even better place to live. To work. To raise a family. To own a business.

To live your dreams!

Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre

225 Hall St. Nelson BC V1L 5X4Ph: (250) 352-3433 Toll Free: 1-877-663-5706

Email: [email protected]: www.discoverNelson.com

Live in Beautiful Downtown Nelson

Nelson Commons offers the best of urban living in our beautiful mountain community. We have a wide selection of units available to purchase - contact us for more information.

• Right in the heart of downtown Nelson• Energy efficient contemporary design• Beautiful mountain and lake views• Above Kootenay Co-op’s 20,000sf new store

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t: 250 352 5847 www.nelsoncommons.ca

Visit our showroom at 621 Vernon Street between 12:00 and 4:00, Wednesday to Friday. Or call 250 352-5847 and we’ll be happy to book another time for you.

Check out our online webcam!

Nelson, BC: 1 of "10 Places You've Got to See" Maclean's Magazine

Nelson’s Real Estate Professionals

100% Loca l l y Owned and Ope ra ted

Serving Nelson, Kootenay Lake,Slocan Valley, Salmo and area

Since 1908

PH: 250-352-7252Toll Free 1-855-352-7252www.rhcrealty.com

601 Baker Street, Nelson V1L 4J3

RHC REALTY

WWW.KAST.COM

artwalk 2015Nelson and District

Arts Council Presents:

The 27th annual

July - August 2015

www.ndac.ca [email protected]

Opening night Friday July 3. Baker Street Nelson.

Enjoy an evening of live theatre, music, dance, comedy and much more.... year-round at The Capitol Theatre. For calendar and tickets, visit us online for call 250 352-6363.

THE CAPITOL THEATRETHE CAPITOL THEATRELooking for a great night out?

Photo by David Cooper

www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca421 Victoria Street

Offering nationally recognized programs for

almost 50 years, Selkirk provides a variety of

learning experiences both within and outside of

class so you can enjoy Kootenay life as you learn.

selkirk.ca

I was out of school for almost 10 years. My writing, reading and math were a little rusty, but it was a small class so you get a lot of one-on-one attention with the instructor which was perfect for me coming back to school after being away for so long. HART JORON, PLANT OPERATOR PROGRAM (SILVER KING CAMPUS, NELSON) AND SELKIRK COLLEGE 2014 VALEDICTORIAN

250-353-7577KASLOJAZZFEST.COM

J u s t a one hou r s cen i c d r i v e No r th o f Ne l sonBig Mountain Small Village Floating Stage August Long Weekend

24th KASLO JAZZ ETC.SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALJuly 31 – August 2, 2015

250-353-7577KASLOJAZZFEST.COM

702 BAKER ST | WWW.GERICKS.COM | 250.354.4622

GET HOT FOR WINTER OR

SUMMER

WE HAVE IT ALLMOUNTAIN/ROAD BIKES

DOWNHILL/ CROSS COUNTRY SKIS

CLOTHING | ACCESSORIES | RENTALS

Nelsons Carwash, Laundromat & PracitCar Car & Truck Rentals

524 Nelson Ave. Nelson BC250-352-3534





Nelson’s Carwash, Laundromat, Auto Detailing & PractiCar & Truck Rentals

Everything you need to enjoy your stay in Nelson.

Everything you need to enjoy your stay in Nelson.

Everything you need to enjoy

Bakery

Deli

Floral

Pharmacy

211 Anderson St Nelson, BC211 Anderson St Nelson, BC250.352.9710 safeway.ca250.352.9710 safeway.ca

514 Hall Street, Nelson(250) 352-1890 • www.nelsonstar.com

601 Baker Street Nelson, B. C. V1L [email protected]

(250) 352-7252 (Office)(250) 505-2606 (Cell)

LORNE WESTNEDGE Your trusted Realtor in the Nelson area for over 20 years

RE/MAX RHC Realty nelsonrealestate.com

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

DREAM WITH YOUR EYES OPEN

DISCOVER NELSON...WHERE OPPORTUNITY MEETS LIFESTYLE

OpportunityA vibrant and diverse business community with easily accessible supports and infrastructure

Flourishing retail, tourism, technology, manufacturing, arts and culture, health & wellness and education sectors

Broadband fi bre throughout the downtown core to support business growth opportunities

Lifestyle All-season recreation destination including mountain biking,

hiking, canoeing, sailing and backcountry skiing

Charm and stunning scenery, specialty shops, boutiques, heritage buildings

Fine restaurants and nightlife

Scrap King wishes everyone a safe and fun vacation!

AND REMEMBER, IF IT WON’T GO, WE WILL TOW!

24 HOUR TOWING!!Servicing Nelson, Castlegar, Creston &

anywhere else you might end up!1-888-357-2091

Discover the Kootenay’s Best Kept Secret

18 HOLES OF SPECTACULAR GOLF!

602 Queens Bay Road, Balfour, BcTel: 250-229-5655

Toll Free: 1-866-669-4653www.gol� alfour.com

Eat, Stay, Play !

Crawford Bay, BCKokaneeSprings.com1 800 979 7999

KOKANEE SPRINGS RESORTLegendary Golf and so much more

Golf • Accommodations • Restaurant • HikingKayaking • Mountain Biking

Rentals Available • Guides Available

1 800 979 7999

Nelson Farmers’ Markets and FestivalsCottonwood Market

One of Canada’s top 10 Farmer’s Markets - Chatelaine MagazineSat 9:30-3 May 16 - Oct 31

Downtown MarketWed 9:30-3 June 10 - Sep 23

Baker Street

MarketFest Street Party!Live music & 100 vendors

Jun 26, Jul 24, Aug 216-10:30pm on Baker Street

Nelson Garden FestivalSat May 9 10-3

Baker Street

ecosociety.ca

Visit JB'S Restaurant & Pub, Cold Beer & Wine and great food!

Woodbury Resort & Marina,

4KM North of Ainsworth Hot SpringsPO Box 1262, Ainsworth, BC VOG 1A0

250.353.7717 Fax 250.353.2004Toll Free 1.877.353.7717

PO Box 1262, Ainsworth, BC VOG 1A0

• New 2 bedroom motel suites, plus chalets with full kitchen and satellite TV• Marina- fuel and tackle• Boat rentals featuring 18’ covered boats from $30/hr (no license required)

• Protected sandy beach• Campground & RV park with over 130 RV/Campground sites• Swimming in our seasonal outdoor heated pool, in Kootenay Lake, or at nearby Ainsworth Hot Springs

Woodbury Creek Canyon features ATV, mountain biking and hiking trails

Creek, Mountain or Lake � shing

Your desination Resort

[email protected] | www.woodburyresort.com

TRANSPORTINGTRANSPORTING you to the picturesque destination you’ve been dreaming of...

250.354.8445 | [email protected]

Book now! Gift Certifi cates available

-Sight Seeing-Biking

-Hiking-Skiing

-Sight Seeing -Hiking

Choose your perfect custom Heli Package:

www.grandviewproperties.comIT’S ALL ABOUT YOUR LIFESTYLE!

Fully Serviced Building Lots

Building SchemeBeach Access &

Marina 2 Lots Left!

250 551-9477

www.grandviewproperties.comFully Serviced Lots • Building Scheme

Beach Access • Commercial Marina

Relax and enjoy the serenity of nature and the beautiful views at Grandview Properties. With four distinct seasons, the Kootenay’s offer endless opportunities for every outdoor adventure.

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUR LIFESTYLE!

12 Miles from the bridge on Nelson's North Shore & a 5 min nature walk along the water from the beach of Kokanee Creek Provincial Park.

-Power Boat Rentals -Kayaks, Canoe, Stand-Up Boards-Daily, Weekly and Monthly Boat Moorage-Liquor - Wines - Cold Beer-Gas / Diesel / Propane-Boat Repair and Service-Camping / Fishing / Beach Supplies-Groceries - Frozen Foods, Meats, Produce-Firewood / Fireworks / Beach stu� -ATM - Movie Rentals - 16 Flavours of ICE CREAM

Open Daily 7am - 9pm - 250-825-9235 - 5110 Hwy 3A

commercial / industrial opportunities available www.trailairport.ca

VANCOUVER/VICTORIA DAILYKELOWNA SUNDAY to FRIDAY

Photo: Doug Alder

“DRIVE A GOOD BARGAIN”Trail: 250-364-0211 Creston: 250-428-9343Nelson: 250-352-5122 Cranbrook: 250-426-3004Castlegar: 250-365-7100 Castlegar Airport: 250-365-1980

www.practicar.ca

FOR ALL YOUR TIRE AND MECHANICAL NEEDSOpen Monday through Saturday

250-364-2825

OK TIRE CAR WASHTOUCHLESS AND HAND BAYS

Open 24/7

8137 Old Waneta Rd, Trail BC

Each office individually owned and operated

ROSLING REAL ESTATE

www.christinepearson.ca

Living in Nelson provides a fulfilling lifestyle, where you can walk to amenities, access the backcountry at your door step, plus you're only minutes from the world renowned Whitewater Ski Hill.If you're looking to simplify your life, walk your kids to school, have more time with them, get out more and drive less, consider making Nelson your home today.

Sales AssociateCHRISTINE PEARSON(250) 505 8015

Nelson, The Artists' Mecca and Endless Outdoor Playground of B.C.

The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce successfully negotiated the transfer of the heritage train station from CP Rail in the summer of 2010. Since that time the Chamber has been working methodically to complete the project.

The Regional Visitor Gateway-Business Opportunity Centre is the biggest restoration project of a single 10,000 square foot heritage building in the City of Nelson, undertaken by a Non-Governmental Agency at a total cost of $3.5 million dollars.

The Station project will fully restore one of the area’s most treasured landmarks, due to CP Rail’s historical economic importance to this region and the building’s architectural signifi cance. Inside the building, a full service Regional Visitor Information Centre will complement an interpretive display that showcases the area’s character, businesses, investment opportunities, heritage and cultural diversity.

The Regional Visitor Gateway will feature a special “Made in the Kootenays” marketing showcase. Next door, new offi ces for the Chamber of Commerce, the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership,

and the Nelson Kootenay Lake Destination Marketing Organization will be housed. A range of private and public sector uses will fi ll the remaining portions of the building, adding to the vibrancy of this new place of business.

This Regional Visitor Gateway is a main component of a major downtown/waterfront renewal project the City of Nelson is embarking upon; namely the land redevelopment of underutilized industrial property at the west end of historic Baker Street. The RVG is a cornerstone of this Downtown Waterfront Master Plan land remediation and seen as a catalyst for further new land use, real estate development and other economic opportunities.

The Board of Directors of the Directors of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our municipal, regional, provincial and federal supporters. Special thanks to the Provincial Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, and the Columbia Basin Trust.

We look forward to visitors being able to enjoy the space in late 2015.

This page is sponsored by proud Chamber of Commerce members Mountain Waters Spa and Baker Street Menswear

Nelson CPR Station Rehabilitation:Regional Visitor Gateway-Business Opportunity Centre

• LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

• RESIDENTIAL & OFFICE MOVES

• PIANOS, MOVING SUPPLIES

• STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Offering Childcare,

Kindergarten, Grades 1 – 8

Imagine your child...Enjoying a Waldorf Education rich

in arts, sciences and humanities,

internationally acclaimed for age

appropriate curriculum and academic

excellence. Visit our beautiful forested

campus minutes south of Nelson.

[email protected] • 250 352 6919 www.nelsonwaldorf.org

Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. � perience the laid back culture, thriving arts and fi ne cuisine.

Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains on the West Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains on the West Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains on the West Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. � perience the laid Arm of Kootenay Lake. � perience the laid Arm of Kootenay Lake. � perience the laid Arm of Kootenay Lake. � perience the laid back culture, thriving arts and fi ne cuisine.back culture, thriving arts and fi ne cuisine.back culture, thriving arts and fi ne cuisine.back culture, thriving arts and fi ne cuisine.

250-352-5511 www.nelson.ca

Welcome to the City of NelsonA place where people come to visit, and end up calling it home.

nelsonbrewing.comLOCAL • ORGANIC • CRAFT

367 Baker Street, [email protected]

SUMMER STARTS HERE

Fitness Centre: Weight rm, Cardio rm & Fitness StudioNHL Hockey Arena: Public skating & hockeyAquatics Centre: Leisure & lap pools + Spa:

hot tub, steam rm & sauna Flexible operating hours & admission rates

www.rdck.ca

Everything

under one

roof and

one

admission

price

Bring the whole family

Nelson & DistrictCommunity Complex

305 Hall Street Nelson, BC V1L 5X4p: 250-354-4FUNw: www.rdck.ca

Hollie WallaceCell 250-354-7567

Of� ce 250-352-3581

ROSLING REAL ESTATE

593 BAKER STREET NELSON BC WWW.NELSONBCREALESTATE.COM

Nelson...Come for a Visit... Stay for a Lifetime!

553 Baker St. Nelson553 Baker St. Nelson553 Baker St. Nelson

Shop with us online at www.shoesforthesoul.ca

David Gentles

Cell: 250.354.8225 Email: [email protected]

Of� ce: 250.352.7252601 Baker Street Nelson BC V1L 4J3

www.nelsonrealty.ca

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Associate Broker

Independently Owned & Operated

Your key to the Koo tenays ®

250-352-5530 • kootenaimoon.com115 Hall St. Nelson BC

All things Beautiful!All things Beautiful!All things Beautiful!

Offering furnishings, home decor and the bestOffering furnishings, home decor and the bestOffering furnishings, home decor and the bestselection of bedding & bath in the Kootenay’s!selection of bedding & bath in the Kootenay’s!selection of bedding & bath in the Kootenay’s!

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Organic Essential Oils

Botanical Perfume

Nutritional Skincare

ISISISISISISEXOTICAEXOTICAEXOTICAEXOTICAEXOTICAEXOTICAADULT ESSENTIALS

Premium Adult ToysQuality Bondage Gear

Natural Lubes & Aphrodisiacs

www.www.www.www.www.www.ISISISISISIS.ca.ca.ca.ca.ca.ca582 Ward Street Nelson BC 250.352.0666

Quality conscious products & service since 1999.From the Dungeon to the Ashram

557 Ward Street, Nelson BC

250-352-5505www.wildwoodswellness.com

557 Ward Street, Nelson BC

MASSAGE • YOGAINFRARED SAUNA

One Stop Relaxation

Renaissance is the perfect place to book in for your wedding hair

& make up or just a little Kootenay Pampering

Mention this ad and receive 10% o� your custom organic Dawn Lorraine

facial or Aromatherapy massage!facial or Aromatherapy massage!facial or Aromatherapy massage!

555 Baker St Nelson 205 352 1955

Renaissance is the perfect place to book in for your wedding hair

a little Kootenay Pampering

555 Baker St Nelson 205 352 1955

524 Vernon Street, Nelson 250.354.1919524 Vernon Street, Nelson 250.354.1919

COME AND EXPERIENCE WHAT LOCALS ALREADY KNOW

Great Food, Great Service, Great Times!JACKSON’S

HOLE & GRILLJACKSONJACKSONJ ’S’S’Located in the Adventure Hotel

616 Vernon St, Nelson, BC | 250.352.5570www.adventurehotel.ca

Located in the Adventure Hotel616 Vernon St, Nelson, BC | 250.352.5570616 Vernon St, Nelson, BC | 250.352.5570

www.adventurehotel.ca

Distinctly Metropolitan Culinary Experience

SIMPL

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569 Ward St. Nelson, BC250-352-fish (3474)

fish + ChipsEat in or takE out

GlutEn frEE options

The BEst in town!!

Fresh Food and the Friendliest Sta� in Town.

It’s the place to be.... and be seen.

250-352-2715616 Vernon St | Located in the Adventure Hotel

www.adventurehotel.ca

locally sourced globally inspired domestic cooking

250.352.2744 518 Hall St. Nelson bibonelson.ca

Only Restaurant With A View Of The Lake

And Mountains.

SAGE TAPAS and WINE BAR

250.352.5140Located r ight beside Finley’s Irish Bar. And Grill.

413 Hall Street • 250.352.3573

International award winning pizzas and

hand made pastas made with fresh flavours of the Mediterranean.

413 Hall Street • 250.352.3573

International award winning pizzas and

hand made pastas made with fresh flavours of the Mediterranean.

413 Hall Street • 250.352.3573 • itzapizza.ca

Kootenay Co-op 295 Baker St, Nelson t: 250 354 4077 www.kootenay.coop

organic produce, hundreds of bulk items, prepared foods, fresh meat & seafood, grocery, vitamins & supplements, healthy bodycare products...

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Friendly. Healthy. Community owned.

Open every day 7:30am - 9pm

Kootenai

cell: (250) 354-2797 (250) 825-4568

KootenaiKootenaiKootenai Hide-A-Way

Storybook cedar cabin 10 mins Norh of Kaslo nestled in mature forest

with year round creek.200’ of private lake frontage with moorage

Open year round

[email protected]

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK9am - 6pm Monday- Friday

9am - 5:30pm Saturday

11am - 3pm Sunday & Holiday’s

685 Baker Street, Nelson, BC250.352.2316

www.nelsonpharmasave.com

B GIBINGO

$ I00,000JACKPOTEVERYTIME YOU PLAY!

EVENING BINGOFRI. & SAT. CARDS GO ON SALE @ 5:30PMGAME STARTS @ 6:15PM

AFTERNOON BINGOSUNDAY CARDS GO

ON SALE @ 1:00PM

GAME STARTS @ 1:45PM

B GI

L CU KTRY YOUR ON OUR NEW SLOT MACHINES

FRIDAYS - PRIME RIB SPECIAL

WING WEDNESDAYS

SPECIALS

100 Hall Road, Castlegar | 250.304.6300 | Restaurant 250-304-6311

S e t a t i m e l i m i t b e f o r e y o u p l a y .

CASTLEGAR

CASTLEGAR, BC (250) 365-5151

Welcome to the West KootenayHome to 100,000 residents, an out-door rugged to urban cool moun-tain playground, and cultural � air that delivers on a de� nition of ‘hap-piness.’ We call it the good life. With daily � ights to/from Vancouver and Calgary, 12,500 annual aircraft movements, and 74,000 annual passengers, the airport is a gate-way to the world and an economic development generator. Whether it’s an international sculpture walk, a City that has been a movie back-drop, or renown as one of Canada’s top mountain biking spots, all we can say to visitors is “good luck get-ting the grin off your face.”

up to something

Shuttle service to Rossland available through Mountain Shuttle Rossland

From the breath-taking ride north over the Kootenay Lake Ferry and the unique shops and restaurants in Balfour to the quaint villages of Harrop and Procter and their famous cinnamon buns, heading northwest to the sparkling

hills of Whitewater Ski Hill and the south shore’s luxurious sand at Taghum Beach in Blewett, the Regional District Of Central Kootenay’s Area E has a lot to offer

Play Here! BALFOUR GOLF COURSE, Balfour tennis courts and sports � eld, EAGLEVIEW PAR 3 AND MINI-GOLF, Balfour Gym, LANG’S MARINA, Sunshine Bay Park, with its Bike Skills Park and Boat Launch, Kokanee Creek Park and VISITOR’S CENTRE and Kokanee Glacier Trails, KOKANEE PARK MARINE, West Arm Park, Taghum Beach Park, WHITEWATER SKI HILL, Cottonwood Lake Park, Morning Mountain Bike and Hike Recreation Area, the Great Northern Trail, and three � shing charters to choose from

Stay Here! With lodges, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds and RV Parks you can stay and play in Balfour, visit www.balfourcanada.com for other accommodation options, while EAGLE CREEK GUEST HOUSE and BEACH TAGHUM BED AND BREAKFAST in Blewett keep you near all the extreme recreation action.

Dine Here! BALFOUR’S OLD WORLD BAKERY, the DOCK AND DUCK, BALFOUR BEACH INN, HOLLY”S DINER, the OSPREY GRILL AT BALFOUR GOLF COURSE and PROCTER’S VILLAGE BAKERY provide delicious options for every taste.

Shop Here! Balfour is the spot for � shing tackle, gas and more. Try the GILL AND GIFT, � nd unique garments at BLUE SKY CLOTHING and stop for gifts and crafts along the highway. Liquor, souvenirs, beach needs and groceries can be found at the three stores located in Balfour, Procter and Kokanee Park.

Celebrate Here! With commercial venues like Kootenay Lakeview Lodge and non-pro� t community halls in Balfour, Procter, Harrop and the historical Queens Bay there are many options for your family gatherings, weddings and business meetings.

Live here! Check out the many great rural properties waiting for you. Three elementary schools, churches, seniors’ centers, stunning wildlife, horse clubs, riding grounds and great transit. What more do you need? Grow your life and grow your garden!

For more information about RDCK Area E contact: Balfour Business and Historic Association: www.balfourcanada.com/index.phpEmail: [email protected] Kootenay Lake Tourism: www.nelsonkootenaylake.com Phone: 250-352-7879 Email: [email protected] District of Central Kootenay Area E, Director Ramona Faust. explorerdckareae.wordpress.comPhone: 250-229-5222 E-mail: [email protected]

Experience Life to the Extreme!

Welcome to Regional District of Central Kootenay Area EBalfour • Kootenay River • Whitewater

Photo Credits Left to right:Skier: Anonymous

Women hiking: F. MansveldKL Ferry: B. Rice

Double Rainbow & Horses: K PalfenierGreen Fields J-P Gareau

nelson kootenay lake - vacation guide 2015

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