Discover region-wide
From Creston to Cranbrook, Nelson to Fernie, find independent places to eat, play, stay and shop across the entire Kootenay region.
How It Works
Three steps from curious to your next favourite Kootenay spot
Browse free, unlock with a Pass, redeem in seconds at the till.
How discovery works
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Find your next favourite spot
Create a free account and browse every participating business and offer across the Kootenays, on the map or by community.
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Unlock every offer
Get a VIP Pass to unlock exclusive offers at every participating business, all year long.
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Show up and discover
Visit any business, tap Redeem Offer in the app, ask for their unique 4-digit code, and show the green checkmark to enjoy your savings.
Why explore with Kootenay Connection
Built for the Kootenays, designed to help you discover the best of it
Curated, not crowded
Hand-picked local businesses and real offers, not gimmicks. Every gem on the map is worth the visit.
One pass, in your pocket
No paper coupons or forgotten books. Browse, discover, and redeem right from your phone.
Instant redemption
Find a spot, show your pass, save on the spot. Discovery and savings in the same tap.
Browse free, save big
Create a free account to explore every business and offer, then grab a VIP Pass to unlock them all.
Support local
Every visit helps a real Kootenay business instead of a national platform. Discover more, and keep it local.
What makes Kootenay Connection different
Built for the Kootenays, designed around local business success
Kootenay only
Founded in Creston and focused entirely on the Kootenays. No random cities, no big box chains, just independent local businesses from communities like Creston, Nelson, Trail, Cranbrook, Fernie, Invermere, Golden, Castlegar and beyond.
Business first
Businesses join at no cost, control their own offers and limits, and only provide a discount when a real customer shows up. We are built to support sustainable local commerce, not extract fees upfront.
Curated, not crowded
Carefully selected partners and business-controlled offer limits keep everything valuable and sustainable. We protect quality over quantity so every business and passholder gets real value.
Powers local fundraisers
Sports teams, school groups, and non-profits can raise money year-round through our affiliate program, earning commission on every VIP Pass sold with their custom code, with the option to pass on a discount too.
Common questions about Kootenay Connection
Billing, refunds and account questions live in the help centre.
What is Kootenay Connection?
Kootenay Connection is a mobile and web app that helps locals and visitors discover independent businesses across the Kootenay region of British Columbia. Members buy a VIP Pass to unlock every active offer in the app at every participating business.
Where does Kootenay Connection operate?
Across the Kootenay region of BC, including Creston, Nelson, Trail, Cranbrook, Fernie, Invermere, Golden, Castlegar, Rossland, Salmo, Kaslo, Crawford Bay, and surrounding communities. Founded in Creston. No national chains, only independent Kootenay businesses.
Is Kootenay Connection free to use?
The app is free to download and browse. To redeem offers you need a Kootenay Connection VIP Pass, which costs CAD $50 per year and unlocks every active offer in the app, plus VIP-only offers, priority support, and early access to new offers.
How does the Kootenay Connection VIP Pass work?
One Pass, one annual price, every active offer. The VIP Pass is valid for 12 months from purchase. Each offer may have its own per-user redemption limit set by the business; the Pass itself is unlimited within those per-offer caps.
How do I redeem a Kootenay Connection offer?
Visit a participating business and open the Kootenay Connection app. Tap Redeem Offer, ask staff for their unique 4-digit code, enter it in the app, and show the green checkmark confirmation screen to receive your savings.
How can my business join Kootenay Connection?
Kootenay businesses join at no cost. The business controls its own offers and redemption limits, and only honours a discount when a real customer arrives in person. There are no subscription fees and no per-redemption fees.
Ready to start?
Browsing is free. The Pass is what turns a drive-through into a stop.