Explore the Kootenays by community

12 communities · 54 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 Golden. One VIP Pass unlocks them all.

Creston Creston Valley Orchards, farm stands, and a laid-back valley where Kootenay Connection began. 33 businesses Explore Creston → Nelson West Kootenay Heritage Baker Street, a thriving arts scene, and Kootenay Lake at the doorstep. 5 businesses Explore Nelson → Fernie Elk Valley A storybook mountain town built for skiing, biking, and Elk Valley adventure. 3 businesses Explore Fernie → Grand Forks Boundary Country Sunny Boundary Country, river valleys, and famous Doukhobor borscht. 3 businesses Explore Grand Forks → Castlegar West Kootenay The Sculpture Capital of Canada at the confluence of two great rivers. 2 businesses Explore Castlegar → Kaslo Kootenay Lake A picture-perfect lakeside village, home of the historic SS Moyie. 2 businesses Explore Kaslo → Christina Lake Kootenay Boundary Independent local businesses and exclusive offers in Christina Lake. 1 business Explore Christina Lake → Cranbrook East Kootenay The largest city in the Kootenays and the sunny gateway to the Rockies. 1 business Explore Cranbrook → Crawford Bay Kootenay Lake East Shore An artisan village of glassblowers, blacksmiths, and broom makers on the lake. 1 business Explore Crawford Bay → Invermere Columbia Valley Lakeside summers on Windermere and four-season play in the Columbia Valley. 1 business Explore Invermere → Marysville East Kootenay Independent local businesses and exclusive offers in Marysville. 1 business Explore Marysville → Salmo West Kootenay A small mountain village known as the welcoming hub of the Kootenays. 1 business Explore Salmo →