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Kootenay Connection is a local savings and discovery app for the Kootenays. Browse independent businesses for free, then unlock every active offer with a $50/year VIP Pass. Businesses join free and attract real, in-person customers.

Kootenay Connection is a digital savings and discovery platform built for the Kootenays. Based in Creston, British Columbia, the app helps locals and visitors find independent places to eat, shop, stay, and explore across 15 communities. Users can browse businesses for free or purchase a CAD $50/year VIP Pass to unlock every active offer in the app. For businesses, Kootenay Connection offers a low-risk way to attract new customers: partners join for free, set their own offers, and only honour discounts when someone redeems in person.

Founded in Creston, British Columbia, Kootenay Connection is a local-first discovery and savings platform connecting residents and visitors with independent businesses across the Kootenay region. The app currently serves 15 communities and features 55 active partner businesses, helping people find local places to eat, play, stay, and shop while encouraging more spending to stay within the region.

Users can download and browse the app for free, then purchase a CAD $50/year VIP Pass to unlock every active offer from participating businesses. For business owners, Kootenay Connection is designed as a low-risk alternative to traditional advertising: partners join for free, control their own offers and limits, and only provide a discount when a customer redeems in person. The platform is available on iOS, Android, and the web, with additional programs including team fundraising, affiliate partnerships, and gift certificates.