NAKUSP Small town, big festival
For three days each July, the small mountain town of Nakusp becomes the epicentre of the summer music festival universe proving that it indeed does take a village to raise a rock festival.
EAST KOOTENAY A thrilling business (ad)venture
A whitewater rafting trip with Mountain High River Adventures gets creativity—and adrenalin—flowing.
FAIRMONT A new brand
On May 7, 2008, Fairmont Hot Springs announced the launch of a new visual identity and brand for the historical mountain resort and hot springs.
REVELSTOKE Looking for a little enchantment?
Opened to the public in the 1960s and seen by millions, The Enchanted Forest now has over 350 handmade figurines, dungeons, dragons, and castles.
Key tourism contacts
A new way of living Shadow Mountain Golf Community will be a gated lifestyle community located three minutes from the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook, B.C. This private gated community will be situated on 580 acres of land that will include a 19-hole, 7,400-yard championship golf course, practice academy, clubhouse and approximately 600 properties with residential lot sizes ranging from 6,000 to 11,000 square feet and acreage lots from half- to one-acre parcels. Owners will enjoy views of the golf course, river and surrounding mountains.
The legend is real - discover it! The Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge, located in the heart of the East Kootenay region and set against the rugged Rocky Mountains of Southeast British Columbia, is your finest destination for adventure.
Choose your accommodation from 95 luxurious guest rooms with 19 room types, including one-bedroom suites, executive suites and six deluxe theme Jacuzzi suites. For your comfort and convenience, each guest room is furnished with the latest in technological necessities, such as free high-speed internet access, 25" colour television with full cable services and OnCommand® pay-per-view movies. Are you planning a business meeting or convention? Bring it to the Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge. We have convention facilities for large or small gatherings.
Best Western Fernie Mtn Lodge Po Box 2680 Fernie, BC PHONE: (250) 423-5500
WEBSITE:
Elk Valley Coal Corporation Our company is a global leader in the production and sale of hard coking coal...a relatively uncommon mineral that is essential in the production of steel. With six mines in two Canadian provinces, more than 3,000 employees and a business focused on supplying world steel producers, our company is strongly positioned in a very competitive market.
The Fording River operation is located in the Elk Valley region of southeastern British Columbia, 29 kilometres northeast of the town of Elkford. The minesite is comprised of 20,304 hectares of coal lands of which 3,592 hectares are currently being mined or are scheduled for mining.
Elk Valley Coal Corporation - Fording River Operations PO Box 5000 Elkford, BC PHONE: (250) 865-5103
WEBSITE:
Believe. Strive. Achieve. Synergy Fitness & Training Centre is a results- and performance-oriented facility. We offer professional instruction to every member during every workout. Housed with state-of-the-art equipment, our facility has a group weights area, several multi functional stations and many cardio machines. We offer a wide range of classes and programs, including corporate packages, group exercise classes, ladies outdoor boot camp, seniors’ programs, personal training and small group training. Whatever your goals are, we will help you achieve them safely, effectively and in a timely fashion.
Synergy Fitness Systems 209-16Th Ave N Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 489-4211
WEBSITE:
Surrounded by gorgeous forests, lakes and some of the highest snow-splattered peaks in the Rockies, the booming resort town of Revelstoke is a mountain lover’s paradise. And if you’ve got a weakness for classic golf courses, well, you have also hit the jackpot! The Revelstoke Golf Club is simply one of the finest mature layouts in B.C.
Whether you are looking for a well-deserved family vacation or a weekend getaway with a little adventure, the Hillcrest Hotel, a Coast Resort, offers packages and specials coupled with superb facilities, comfortable accommodations and unsurpassed service. Or stay at Revelstoke Days Inn & Suites. Offering handsomely appointed, well-equipped rooms and suites with a contemporary European flair complemented by excellent hospitality at exceptional value.
Revelstoke Golf Club Revelstoke, BC PHONE: (250) 837-4276
WEBSITE:
Gateway to Adventure Radium Hot Springs has it all: unlimited outdoor activities, fine dining, golfing, skiing, natural hot springs pools and the most beautiful scenery you can imagine. Located on the warm side of the Canadian Rockies, Radium Hot Springs is British Columbia’s best mountain getaway village. A short three-hour drive from Calgary, Alberta, at the south entrance of Kootenay National Park, this mountain village has something to please everyone’s tastes.
Radium Hot Springs Chamber Of Commerce Radium, BC PHONE: (250) 347-9331
WEBSITE:
Live in Nature. Play in Nature. Kootenay Lake Village is a one-of-a-kind waterfront development being created on 450 acres of beautiful forestland with almost three kilometres of shoreline on the spectacular and expansive Kootenay Lake. One-hundred-year-old forests still cover much of this outstanding property, which receives long hours of sunshine. Experience the breathtaking views of the lake and alpine peaks of the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges year round. Adjoining Kootenay Lake Village are fifty kilometers of undeveloped, pristine waterfront real estate and an abundance of secluded beaches.
Kootenay Lake Development Corp. (kootenay Lake Village) Po Box 1053 Nelson, BC PHONE: (250) 505-5558
WEBSITE:
City of Revelstoke Surrounded by a vast mountain playground, the city of Revelstoke is a place of unforgettable adventures. From mountain biking, fishing, white-water rafting and canoing to skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding and ATVing—the list goes on and on. The community is also home to a thriving arts and cultural scene that is expressed at events and festivals held throughout the year. Revelstoke's downtown area boasts a variety of quaint boutiques, casual coffee bars and excellent restaurants that are all within walking distance.
Whether you want to embark on a wilderness adventure or enjoy a night on the town, Revelstoke is a sure bet for a memorable vacation.
City Of Revelstoke Box 2398 Revelstoke, BC PHONE: (250) 837-5345
WEBSITE:
Old Tyme Spa & Flame Ltd. Old Tyme Spa & Flame Ltd. is a specialty business located in Cranbrook, British Columbia. The focus of our company is to provide top quality gas- and wood-burning fireplaces, premium spas, one-of-a-kind pools and Bio Guard pool and spa chemicals. We are now selling hammocks from Jobek. Old Tyme Spa & Flame is growing bigger and stronger in the East Kootenay region each year—thanks to the boundless energy of sole owner Oralie Girard. Her knowledge, honesty, belief in her products, expertise in the industry and exceptional customer service are the reasons why Oralie's customers continue to come back and recommend shopping at Old Tyme.
Old Tyme Spa & Flame Ltd. 1608 Cranbrook Street North Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 426-7093
WEBSITE:
The Hillcrest Hotel, A Coast Resort Revelstoke, BC PHONE: (250) 837-3322 WEBSITE: www.hillcresthotel.com
Revelstoke Railway Museum Revelstoke, BC PHONE: (250) 837-6060 WEBSITE: www.railwaysmuseum.com
Historic Manual Training School Host your event comfortably and affordably, with all the amenities to make it memorable. The Manual Training School Meeting & Small Conference Centre is the ideal setting for your next meeting, workshop, small conference or corporate retreat. It is managed by the Cranbrook Public Library. One of Cranbrook's finest historic buildings, its interior was recently renovated by the City of Cranbrook and it is fully equipped with these amenities: eight conference tables, 40 chairs, two podiums, a kitchenette, two washrooms, a projection screen, whiteboard, corkboard and AV equipment (extra charge).
Cranbrook Public Library 1212 2nd St. N. Cranbrook, B.C. PHONE: (250) 426-4063 WEBSITE: www.cranbrookpubliclibrary.ca
ST Eugene Golf Resort & Casino 7731 Mission Rd Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 420-2000 WEBSITE: www.steugene.ca
Arrow Lakes Ready Mix Nakusp, BC PHONE: (250) 265-4615 WEBSITE:
