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 …

One of nature’s most scenic golf courses. Carved out of the forested upland above Kootenay Lake, Balfour Golf & Recreations 18-hole, Les Furber designed layout offers up expertly manicured tee to green conditioning and an inclusive atmosphere that is guaranteed to inspire golfers of any skill level. Our unique approach to some to the games …

The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery is located in beautiful, historic Nelson, British Columbia in the BC Interior. Since 1955, the Nelson Museum has served as a cultural and educational hub, an award-winning art gallery, and caretakers of the region’s rich history. The Nelson Museum is open to the public year-round and a giift shop …

Rossland is located in the beautiful Kootenay Rockies Region of British Columbia, and is home of Red Mountain Resort and Big Red Cats, the world’s largest cat skiing operation. With the addition of Grey Mountain at RED Mountain we now have one of the biggest ski resorts in western Canada. Located on the Powder Highway, …

Nestled in the picturesque heart of Nelson, BC, Stirling Suites redefines the boutique hotel experience by seamlessly blending luxury with local charm. Our carefully curated hotel suites offer all the comforts and amenities you’d expect from a world-class hotel, adorned with unique heritage touches that celebrate Nelson’s history and scenic beauty. Our central location and unparalleled mountain …

The Langham Cultural Society provides gallery shows; theatre and musical performances; poetry and prose readings; workshops and the Japanese Canadian Museum to the community of Kaslo and North Kootenay Lake.

The Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre offers wetland education and awareness programs at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area  – a 17,000 acre internationally recognized wetland habitat. The Centre is open seasonally from May to October offering guided canoe and walking tours and special events and programs. The Kootenay- Columbia Discovery Centre Society works to promote environmental …

For the first time visitor to Nelson, there are so many things to see and do that it’s no wonder people come back-you can’t do it all in one visit. With some 350 heritage buildings, stunning geography, and a thriving arts community, Nelson has storybook charm combined with cosmopolitan sophistication. Skiing the powder at Whitewater …

Yasodhara Ashram is a Yoga Retreat and Study Centre founded in 1963 by Swami Sivananda Radha. Today, 60+ years after it began, the Ashram remains an inclusive, vibrant community welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the transformative power of yoga. We offer self-guided or guided retreats, a 3-month immersive course and Karma Yoga programs. Join the teachers at …

Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival: Every August long weekend in Kaslo, BC stunning vistas, great acoustics and superb musicians combine to create the Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival. The unique floating stage rests just offshore a little, sandy beach on Kootenay Lake. Named one of the “10 great places to get in tune, …