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Check out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region

The Gold Rush Bookstore is a valued part of the downtown Rossland business landscape.

The circular economy may be a buzzy-sounding term but at this Nelson brewpub, participating in it is an obvious benefit to the company and the community.

It’s all about community at the Grist & Mash Brewery, where guest brews are regularly on tap and local musicians and artists are welcomed.

Find award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries

Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.

Patrick Tolchard tells Kootenay Business all about managing multiple companies and why he loves the outdoor adventure industry.

The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of the 8 Kootenay wineries—and 1 meadery

Twelve custom hand-painted awards were handed out at this year’s Business Excellence ceremony

For Thomas and Ash Hodgson, a lifetime of chronic entrepreneurship has led them to becoming the Kootenays’ newest distillers.

Kimberley’s businesses and remarkable individuals help the community to become B.C.’s best small town.

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.

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

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

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 West Kootenay

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

What does a social media manager really do all day?

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.

More than a bookstore, Fable Book Parlour fosters music, cookies and community in Revelstoke, B.C.

Bear Spring Eco Retreat offers urbanites an escape from big-city living and a chance to decompress close to nature.

Chocolate, chocolate everywhere! Chocolate shops abound in the Kootenays

From much-needed housing to commercial buildings, these East Kootenay cities are continuing to blossom.

The 28th Annual Revelstoke Business Excellence awards were held on November 6, 2021

Check out these unique businesses currently for sale in the Kootenay market.

The 22nd Annual Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held on November 18, 2021.

The owners of Burton City Cider produce Kootenay-made cider, honey and other quality products using environmentally conscious methods

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce 2021 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2021

Morning Mountain Coffee Co. in Nelson produces convenient and portable coffee bags—an alternative to K-cups.

Radius Retreat welcomes visitors from all over the world to experience, learn about and explore the backcountry near Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

The Elkford Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards were held virtually on October 29, 2021

Inspired by her travels, Megan DeVries invested time, money and considerable elbow grease to create her flourishing mobile bar in Nelson.

Trevor Semchuck and Wade Jarvis are the business partners behind Kimberley’s newest distillery, Bootleg Spirits

Morchella Market & Cafe is bringing a farm fresh feel to grocery shopping downtown Cranbrook, accompanied by the fully renovated co-working space upstairs

A new Dairy Queen Grill and Chill restaurant will occupy the old Union Hotel property in Trail, B.C.

Explore this list of distilleries from across the Kootenay region

Red Seal Chef Barrie Elliott and her team bring delicious, seasonally-inspired dishes to their catered events

Craft beer lovers in Creston, B.C., are tipping a glass (or two) to the new business in town—Wild North Brewing Co.

Jeremiah Woods is the owner of a large fleet of VW vehicles and now he’s created a campground in Golden, B.C., to share his love of the iconic brand

Growing fatter by the month: Feastify is adding 6 to 8 new communities a month across Canada

Located just east of Salmo, B.C., the Salmo River Ranch Campground is opening soon

These golf courses in the West Kootenay region are fun yet challenging enough to keep you coming back for more.

The East Kootenay region boasts some of the most enthralling golf courses in Canada.

Michele Dupas is the imaginative owner of Dupas Designs and Gallery 229, located in the old Procter, B.C., schoolhouse

The Kootenays’ first-ever pitch competition for the tech sector was organized by KAST and attracted 25 entrepreneurs vying for valuable prizes

Entertainment company Pursuit has launched an exhilarating new attraction in Golden, B.C.

The seed-to-vase movement is blossoming in Kimberley, B.C., in Ritual Gardens with locally-grown, sustainable cut flowers