Explore the Kootenays by community
11 communities · 50 local businesses to discover
Every Kootenay town has its own character and its own hidden gems. Pick a community below to discover the independent businesses, exclusive offers, and local favourites waiting for you, from the orchards of Creston to the peaks above Fernie. One VIP Pass unlocks them all.
Creston
Creston Valley
Orchards, farm stands, and a laid-back valley where Kootenay Connection began.
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Nelson
West Kootenay
Heritage Baker Street, a thriving arts scene, and Kootenay Lake at the doorstep.
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Grand Forks
Boundary Country
Sunny Boundary Country, river valleys, and famous Doukhobor borscht.
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Castlegar
West Kootenay
The Sculpture Capital of Canada at the confluence of two great rivers.
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Fernie
Elk Valley
A storybook mountain town built for skiing, biking, and Elk Valley adventure.
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Christina Lake
Kootenay Boundary
Independent local businesses and exclusive offers in Christina Lake.
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Cranbrook
East Kootenay
The largest city in the Kootenays and the sunny gateway to the Rockies.
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Invermere
Columbia Valley
Lakeside summers on Windermere and four-season play in the Columbia Valley.
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Kaslo
Kootenay Lake
A picture-perfect lakeside village, home of the historic SS Moyie.
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Marysville
East Kootenay
Independent local businesses and exclusive offers in Marysville.
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Salmo
West Kootenay
A small mountain village known as the welcoming hub of the Kootenays.
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