Tourism

Tourism in the Kootenays is a beautiful thing. — Bob Dupee photo

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Recent Tourism articles

Tom Thomson leans against a desk in the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce.

West Kootenay, Nelson, Small Business, Tourism

One-on-one with Tom Thompson, executive director of the Nelson Chamber of Commerce

Tom Thomson, executive director of the Nelson Chamber, has been proactive in advocating for business support, including a Keep Us Open for Business campaign

by Kyle Born

A dirt bike rider gets big air off a jump on the Kootenay Motocross track at sunset.

West Kootenay, Castlegar, Tourism

What does it take to run a world-class motocross track and ORV area in the Kootenays?

David Ketel, president of the WKRDAS near Castlegar, B.C., delves into the exhaustive and fulfilling work required to operate a family-friendly ORV destination

by Kyle Born

Stacey Brensrud has long brown hair and wears a grey shirt and red scarf. She smiles in the photo. Snowy trees are in the background.

West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Small Business, Tourism

One-on-one with Stacey Brensrud, executive director of the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce

Stacey Brensrud, executive director of the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, highlights why Revelstokians have reason to be stoked for their city

by Kyle Born

Shawna Bryant has black-rimmed glasses and dyed blonde hair.

East Kootenay, Elkford, Small Business, Tourism

One-on-one with Shawna Bryant, executive director of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce

Shawna Bryant, executive director of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce, highlights accomplishments of the past year and issues to address in the future

by Kyle Born

Daniel Holden smiles, wearing black-rimmed glasses and a salt and pepper beard.

East Kootenay, Kimberley, Small Business, Tourism

One-on-one with Daniel Holden, general manager of the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce

Daniel Holden, general manager of the Kimberley Chamber, has implemented a variety of necessary changes to bolster Kimberley’s presence

by Kyle Born

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Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism, Featured Stories Kootenay golfers: Ready to add to your #golfbucketlist this summer?

The Kootenays have some of the best golfing experiences in the world. Here are some must-try suggestions for you to add to your #golfbucketlist this summer.

Derrek Kittson stands in front of his business, Central City Shoes.

West Kootenay, Castlegar, Small Business, Tourism

One-on-one with Castlegar Chamber President Derrek Kittson

Derrek Kittson, President of the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce, is excited about a new Chamber building and upgraded infrastructure on Columbia Avenue

by Kyle Born

East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Small Business, Tourism

12 small businesses that design and create unique Kootenay-inspired clothing

Find uniquely home-grown Kootenay clothing, wearables and gear from these 12 local businesses

by Julie Matchett

Eric Ridington looks out his glider canopy window to see a huge snow-covered mountain in front of him.

West Kootenay, Nelson, Small Business, Tourism

Kokanee Soaring Adventures has taken flight in Nelson

Eric Ridington, owner of Kokanee Soaring Adventures in Nelson, B.C., offers glider tours over Kootenay Lake and Kokanee Glacier

by Kyle Born

Karma Halleran in a black-and-white photo.

West Kootenay, Kaslo, Tourism

Chamber president Karma Halleran anticipates another impressive year of growth in Kaslo, B.C.

Karma Halleran, president of the Kaslo Chamber of Commerce, highlights new programs being implemented, including Kaslo ArtScape and a Kaslo Anthem contest

by Kyle Born