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.

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

Leonard Paul Store

Coolin USA

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

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 …

Legend Logos

Creston Canada

An Aboriginal Experience with Canadian souvenirs, beadwork, jewelry, blankets, clothing, Manitobah Mukluks, and Healing Hollow essential oils. Many, many unique gift items and many items are less than $30. We also have the ability to embroider items for you on the spot to personalize gifts with names or designs. Yaqan Nukiy Heritage Centre is located …

Yasodhara Ashram – Yoga Retreat & Study Centre

Kootenay Bay Canada

Yasodhara Ashram is a Yoga Retreat and Study Centre founded in 1963 by Swami Sivananda Radha. Today, 50 years after it began, the Ashram remains a vibrant community welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the transformative power of yoga. Stop by for a day visitor or register for one of our retreat …

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 …

Gray Creek Store

Gray Creek Canada

If you want to step back in time, enjoy history, need information about the Gray Creek Pass or the area in general, stop at Kootenay Lake’s oldest general store on Chainsaw Avenue; a prominent service center since 1913 for the East Shore offering a selection of Fireplaces, Wood Stoves, and Chainsaws. In addition to a …

Craft Connection Co-Operative

Nelson Canada

Gorgeous art and gift gallery of local artisans work. Don’t miss this shop!

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 …

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.

Bonners Books

Bonners Ferry USA

General bookstore, new and used.