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Discover the best local experiences in the West Kootenay: Food, Things To Do, Events, and More

Kootenay Current Team

  • Places In & Around Nelson to Walk Your Dog

    Places In & Around Nelson to Walk Your Dog

    If you’ve had a dog for a while, you’ve figured out your favourite route by now. Dogs are creatures of habit, after all, and so are we! But when the sun is shining and your…

  • Affordable Eats: Cheap Lunch & Dinner Restaurants in Nelson

    Affordable Eats: Cheap Lunch & Dinner Restaurants in Nelson

    Getting out and exploring the community involves plenty of sustenance, and cheap food in Nelson is something we can ALL get behind! Nelson has north of 50 restaurants, many of which offer incredible value –…

  • 8 Must-See Waterfalls in the Kootenays

    8 Must-See Waterfalls in the Kootenays

    Cascading down mountainsides into crystal-clear pools, surrounded by mossy green forests – there’s nothing better than discovering waterfalls in the Kootenays. Our whole region is full of these natural wonders, each waterfall waiting to be…

  • Explore Rail Trails In The Kootenays

    Explore Rail Trails In The Kootenays

    In the late 19th and early 20th Century, the Kootenays were once a hotspot for commerce and trade. Steam powered sternwheelers travelled up and down the Columbia River from Revelstoke down to Trail, connecting the…

  • World Class Hot Springs – Relax in Nakusp

    World Class Hot Springs – Relax in Nakusp

    Nestled in the mountains of the West Kootenay lies the quaint town of Nakusp, most famous for its three very different hot springs. Nature’s gift to this small community, these hot springs make Nakusp one…

  • What to Do in New Denver & Silverton: Activities & Food

    What to Do in New Denver & Silverton: Activities & Food

    SLOCAN VALLEY COVERAGE SPONSORED BY SILVERTON GENERAL STORE Your home away from home since 1897: specialty coffee shop, baked goods, local groceries, artisan crafts, and so much more. Fuel up for your visit to New…

  • Every Independent Arts and Crafts Store in the Kootenays

    Every Independent Arts and Crafts Store in the Kootenays

    The Kootenays have always been ahead of the curve when it comes to hand crafted art and supporting local businesses, but did you know we also have amazing resources for DIY arts and crafts? The…

  • What To Do in Kaslo: A Day Trip Itinerary

    What To Do in Kaslo: A Day Trip Itinerary

    Ask anyone who’s been there: Kaslo punches way above its weight class. For a town of 1,000 people, Kaslo has a lot to offer visitors and locals with its rich history as a mining hub…

  • 5 Things To Do in Castlegar this Spring

    5 Things To Do in Castlegar this Spring

    Now that Winter is behind us, we’re taking a minute to highlight one of the Kootenay’s most diverse communities: Castlegar. This community, originally a railway community, has since become a major hub for the Kootenays.…

  • Night Owl? Here’s a List of Places that Are Open Late (After 10pm) in Nelson BC

    Night Owl? Here’s a List of Places that Are Open Late (After 10pm) in Nelson BC

    Being a night owl in a smaller town can be hard, especially when establishments close before you’re ready for the night to end. But not today! Nelson, BC, has a few spots that cater to…