Communities

Community-powered local food is at the heart of the Local Store in Fernie, B.C.

Uniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships

Uniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships

The renovated and renamed Larix Hotel pays homage to the golden larch trees in Kimberley’s autumn tableau.

Ed and Kathleen Bron praise their dedicated staff, including ones from Mexico who work year after year.

Catching up with Deirdre Howard, proud beekeeper and owner of Pure Honey Products in Creston.

Provincial statistics show that the Kootenay region had one of the largest increases in new EV sales in B.C.

Giving back to her community is important for Karli Melnychuk, owner of Kootenay Livin’ Apparel

The owner of Kootenay Made Co. in Trail shines her light on local artists and artisans, promoting their products in her brick-and-mortar shop.

Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.

Lynn Muller, co-owner of Canyon Raft Company in Fernie, B.C. outlines how to run a successful business for over a quarter century

Children can climb, swim, bowl and mini-golf their way to adventure in Cranbrook, B.C.

History buffs are drawn to these popular heritage sites in the East Kootenay

The owner of Shred Sisters came all the way across Canada to teach mountain biking to like-minded women.

Hedin Nelson-Chorney, owner of Tailout Brewing, highlights how his business won Castlegar’s Young Entrepreneur Award and Green Award

The 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 12: Golden

What does a social media manager really do all day?

Each mountain-inspired pet tag from Kootenay Tags is “very personal and special”

Play your way through this list of popular golf courses in the West Kootenay region.

The East Kootenay region is home to some of B.C.’s most sublime courses.