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A traditional welcome
Bison Spirit Bed and Breakfast gives guests a cultural experience.
Attention chocoholics!
This Castlegar chocolatier has been sweetening the Kootenays with her tasty creations.
Safety comes first
This expansive security company makes the Kootenays a safer place to live and work.
Daring to dream
Ojas Cats took it upon himself to change the way people feel about tattooing.
Tales to be cherished
This author and artist team are bringing children's stories to life with their new company, Whimsical Publishing.
Bringing memorable moments to life
Doell Photo lives up to its many accolades with devoted staff and quality work
Healing just got more accessible
Nelson Community Acupuncture takes a co-op style approach to caring for patients.
Keeping up with the trends
Areaworx Lighting & Interior Design helps everyday people create extraordinary spaces.
Award-winning products, exceptional service
Elvira Brunner and Daniel Weber have brought Crescendo Revelstoke to new heights.
Java geniuses
Kicking Horse Coffee in Invermere maintains strong ethics and top quality blends.
Music to our ears
The owners of Whirlwind Audio in Creston have found innovative ways to succeed in a competitive industry.
Set in stone
Grizzly Ridge Stone in Cranbrook beautifies local residences with architectural stone veneer.
Inspiration knows no limits
The Dainty Daisy attracts creative types with a wide selection of hobby, gaming and home decor merchandise.
Weaving a dream
Janet Wallace of Barefoot Handweaving always has a new artistic vision to share.
Capturing the Kootenays
Todd Weselake began operating Raven Eye Photography out of Fernie and Invermere in the summer of 2000.
Surround yourself with Kootenay brilliance
The owners of Windborne B&B know what Kootenay residents want—recreation, relaxation and a whole lot of creativity.
Classic confections
The Side Street Sweet Shoppe in Fernie, B.C., is here to satisfy your vintage candy cravings.
Leaps and bounds
Granby Dance Studio in Grand Forks, British Columbia, gives students a chance to broaden their horizons.
Freedom for Fido
Happy Hounds in Fernie, British Columbia, gives dogs a place to play and socialize.
A taste of home
Jogas Espresso Café in Grand Forks is a delightful eatery and coffee bar with a twist.
Perfecting pedigrees
Glacier Alpacas and Golden Retrievers is a quality breeding enterprise, renowned for their golden retrievers and alpacas.
Blending creativity and technology
The staff at Breeding Fields in Castlegar take a novel approach to computer programming.
Reach your pinnacle
Pinnacle Pilates in Fernie encourages Kootenay residents to stay fit and healthy.
A spiritual journey
Spirit Trail Adventures offers a one-of-a-kind selection of memorable activities and therapeutic resources.
A fresh new face
Carmen Adams has taken Rossland by storm, with her award-winning business, Fresh Photography.
Your four-legged friends are in good hands
All Play Pet Care and Adventures satisfies a niche market in Nelson.
Meeting the creative demand
Nicole and Larry Leblond made it their business to exhibit Kootenay talent—literally—by opening Fisher Peak Art Gallery in Cranbrook, B.C.
Get away from it all
Maureen Uhrich and Henry Moscalenko were looking for a glorious setting to open Aries B&B and Wellness Resort; what better place than the Kootenays?
Feel at home in the alpine
Tucked away in the friendly town of Kimberley, Alpen Café and Guesthouse is run by Jason Truscott and his partner, Sofie Pettersson.
She’s a wrap artist
If you are looking for that special gift, Jayne Magri’s got you covered with It’s a Wrap! Specialty Gifts & Baskets, her home-based business in Wilmer.
A clean perspective
Keri Leeb had enough of harsh, toxic cleaning chemicals. Her business, A Clean Alternative, has been blossoming in Kimberley ever since.
Decorate with culture
Te Papa Nui Antiques will have you enamoured with a grand selection of worldly treasures.
Turning houses into homes
Always the go-to girl for home decorating advice, Darlene Lacey was honing her skills long before she became president of her new enterprise, Style On Staging.
Bring on the music
Where would any celebration be without great music? No need to worry about that, because Colin Seed has been rocking the Kootenays with his DJ service company.
Another step in an ongoing journey
Lucka Hegerova has opened Motion Yoga Center in Creston, B.C., and is already making a positive impact on the community.
Beauty is bliss
Born and raised in the Nelson area, Rebecca Wilcox has returned to her home town to open SkinBliss Laser and Body Clinic.
The elements of health
Marion Mazzocchi has an impressive history in the health-care industry. She now owns Elemental Energies in Slocan Park.
Sharing the wisdom
Chris Holland’s wealth of experience and positive attitude has made Juggernaut Marketing Communications a vital resource for companies.
Equine excellence
Surrounded by mountains in the verdant Slocan Valley, Valhalla Andalusians’ horses are bred for quality.
Walk with conscience
The Red Pair Shoe Store is bringing great shoes to the Kootenays, with ecological ethics in mind.
In touch with the earth
Jacki Cammidge runs a company called Drought Smart Plants, supplying other botanical enthusiasts with an impressive array of succulent and rare plants.
Inspired by the Kootenays
Honey Candles has been manufacturing and shipping 100 per cent pure beeswax candles all over the world for 16 years.
Holistic healing
At Wildflower Wellness in Revelstoke, B.C., owner Marissa Moore has developed an authentic Canadian spa.
Unconventional craftsmanship
MHP Enterprises, located just outside Nelson, B.C., is not your average family-owned Kootenay business.
Keeping it fresh and flavourful
Endless Harvest brings a healthy variety to Kootenay diets, with their organic market and home delivery service.
Architectural innovators
When Sergio Raffo and Kiara Lynch met at an international ceramics workshop in Cuba, they could never have guessed where their talents would lead them.
A rewarding endeavour
Emmie Roelofse is bringing her style and spark to Kootenay Candles.
Lighting up the town
Florio Vassilakakis is co-owner and general manager of the Element Club Bar & Grill—the hottest location for nightlife in Castlegar, BC.
Raising the bar
Frolix Design is a groundbreaking graphic design company based out of Nelson, B.C. Brad Steele founded the company 13 years ago, after a high-tech career running in-house design departments.
Pursuing life’s passion
Tod Caton is a man with a passion for travel and adventure, and he's not afraid to live his dream.
Challenging the status quo
Current buyers are seeking eco-friendly and health-conscious housing alternatives, and TRC Timberworks & Natural Homes exceeds that demand.
Photography with flair
Natalie Santano has been skilled with a camera since she was quite young.
Making prosperity happen
Nelson, B.C., resident Rik Logtenberg is an environmentalist with a mission.
Just the pro to call
Long-time Creston resident Kitt Santano has an aptitude for computer technology, and that skill has served him well.
A rock-solid industry
When Rick Klassen started Kootenay Granite Plus three years ago, his research told him that Cranbrook, B.C., was just the right place to be.
A quality reputation
David Ridge has proudly created the Home Renovation Centre, the newest division of Ridge Construction Ltd.
A new way to tour Nakusp
Rosemary Hughes had a grand vision in mind when she started up Mountain Valley Farms, a horse and carriage touring company.
Seek the unique at Three Bears Gift Shop
With much consideration and careful planning, Daryl and Wendy Stankewich started up this warmly engaging store with elegant decor and enticing merchandise.