shopping

There is an abundance of shopping in all of the small towns along the Selkirk Loop. Especially noteworthy and worth the time to explore are the communities of Nelson, and Kaslo, BC, Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry, Idaho and Colville and Newport, Washington. Kaslo, Nelson and Metaline Falls in Washington have been recognized as “exceptional small arts” communities. Have fun and go shopping! The variety will amaze you. Check out some of the exceptional businesses below to preplan your shopping excursion.

Kootenai River Campground

Emotions in Wood

Teascarlet Fine Art

J & B Smagh Orchards & Fruit Stands

Yahk Soap & Candle Co. / Two Scoop Steve

Bonners Books

Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters

Yasodhara Ashram – Yoga Retreat & Study Centre

Valhalla Pure Outfitters

Artisans of Crawford Bay

Outdoor Experience

Cedar RV Park & Sasquatch Crossing

Valley Voice

Under the Sun

Leonard Paul Store

Legend Logos

Home Building Centre – Creston

Blue Sky Clothing Company

Tiger Historical Center / Museum

Gray Creek Store

Craft Connection Co-Operative

Pend Oreille County Historical Society & Museum

The Glass House

Columbia Brewery

North Woven Broom

Valley Voice

New Denver Canada

We publish the guidebook for the SILVERY SLOCAN HERITAGE TOUR, a super side trip of the International Selkirk Loop. The tour takes you through an area in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia that is rich in colourful history and magnificent scenery.

Emotions in Wood

Salmo Canada

Emotions in Wood is focused on designing and manufacturing a range of artistic but highly functional products for the home and kitchen from artful coasters to amazing custom designed table and chairs or kitchen island, including magnificent butcher blocks, beautifully intricate butter dishes and magnetic knife racks, classy French coat racks. I also offer workshops …

Artisans of Crawford Bay

Crawford Bay Canada

We are a group of talented craftspeople who all work in Crawford Bay, British Columbia, Canada, a little hamlet along the East shore of Kootenay Lake. Find us 80 km north of Creston, near the ferry landing (free!) and 40 km to Nelson. We are blacksmiths, broommakers, potters, weavers, copper enamelists, wood carvers, jewelers, and …

Home Building Centre – Creston

Creston Canada

Home Building Centre is your headquarters for all of your construction, remodeling and home maintenance, and home improvement needs.

Teascarlet Fine Art

Bonners Ferry USA

Teascarlet Fine Art is the studio gallery of internationally-represented local artist. Hannah Sucsy (aka Teascarlet) fosters connection in the community by sharing her art and encouraging creativity in others. Original works are available for acquisition, as well as prints of fine art paper and canvas, greeting cards, and more.

Valhalla Pure Outfitters

New Denver Canada

Known as Canada’s Mountain Sports Specialists, Valhalla Pure has world-class outdoor clothing and gear.  Located in the “last of the great frontiers” in charming New Denver, BC along the shores of Slocan Lake.  Open every day from the May Long weekend to October 2nd.  Now in their 20th year, Valhalla Pure has the perfect outdoor …

Leonard Paul Store

Coolin USA

A unique general mercantile serving Priest Lake since 1906; featuring Northwest gifts and clothing; grocery, liquor and espresso.

Outdoor Experience

Sandpoint USA

We’ve been supplying the needs of outdoor enthusiasts like you from our home base in Sandpoint, Idaho since 1986. We are an independent locally-owned shop dedicated to offering the finest equipment and clothing we can find with the kind of outstanding service you deserve. We’re small, we’re green, we’re involved with local conservation and growth …

J & B Smagh Orchards & Fruit Stands

Creston Canada

Fruit and vegetable stand selling produce grown in the Creston Valley.

Kootenai River Campground

Troy USA

Located in scenic northwest Montana, just minutes from the main loop and right on the “Lake Pend Oreille / Kootenai River Super Side Trip”, family owned and operated campground surrounded by the Kootenai National Forest on the Kootenai River. A wide variety of outdoor recreational activities are available including fishing, hiking, backpacking, kayaking OHV trails …