OUR SERVICES

• Commercial /Residential/Industrial/Interior and Exterior/Book a Painter Program/Color Consulting/Patching Drywall/Stucco/Carpentry/Containment and Air Filtration/Spray Painting/High Pressuring Washing/Maintenance Program

Manufacturer of aluminum truck racks, dry boxes, sled/atv decks, trifold ramps and custom aluminum products.

Using high grade aluminum and skilled craftsmanship, we manufacture a variety of competitively priced dry boxes, ramps, truck racks and decks, etc. We know individual needs are different, and are happy to discuss any custom designs as well as specialty items that you may require.

We are a research-based multidisciplinary firm working across a range of scales and disciplines, including Architecture, Planning, Landscape Design, Interior Design and Industrial Design.

Covet interiors is a boutique interior design and styling studio servicing the West Kootenays and beyond.

Environment informs behavior and Covet Interiors works hand-in-hand with our clients to develop a healthy relationship with their homes feeling comfortable, inspired, and embraced. We believe each project is individual to the client, not to our signature. We work with the client to develop their taste and align them with their daily routines and habits – rendering a personal style.

We have established relationships with a range of trusted trades and artisans in the industry who we collaborate with to ensure we not only meet but exceed your expectations.

Whether you are building a new home, doing an addition or re-roofing your home, our dedicated team works efficiently to get your project done accurately the first time. Edge Roofing LTD uses only the highest quality of materials and employees experienced tradesmen to ensure quality work.

In 2006 Edge Roofing Ltd was established and since starting we have done many projects ranging from garden sheds, custom homes to historic commercial buildings.

Based in Nelson BC, Edge Roofing LTD is managed and run by Dan and Breanne Gaudreau. As an owner, Dan works closely with building contractors and home owners to guarantee the highest quality of workmanship.

Ellenwood Homes is a full service design/build and consulting company operating in the Kootenay region of BC. Our custom homes are Built Green Certified, energy efficient, and healthy. ”Sustainable by Design”

Marc Brillon is a licensed builder with a background in architectural & building technology, construction management, and cost planning.

Lara Ellenwood is a registered interior designer with 19 years of experience in single and multi-family residential design. She works in any style, from rustic to contemporary.

We work with local architects, engineers, consultants, and subtrades to produce exceptional homes, while keeping a strong commitment to schedules and budgets.

We are also pleased to provide renovation services and energy retrofits for existing homes. Please call or write for further details.

Book your next Automotive windshield repair for your Truck, Car, SUV or RV, any make any model, with a qualified ICBC certified technician, in our ICBC Glass Express windshield & autoglass repair shop

Windows, custom showers, sliding glass patio doors, mirrors, skylights, railing glass, table tops and screen doors and more

If you are a new contractor or building a commercial project, we know how tight your time is, please call us to meet with one of our Managing Glaziers.

GLB Services provides welder qualification testing in the province of British Columbia as well as welding inspection services throughout Western Canada.

Welder qualification testing can be offered both in-house or be completed on site. Having a portable bending machine allows us to travel to remote worksites to complete qualification testing.

Industry standards change each year, GLB Services ensures to stay current with the latest code revisions. Continuing education is an important factor in remaining relevant in an ever-changing industry.

West Kootenay dealer for DURADEK sheet vinyl used for waterproofing of sundecks and roofdecks .

Check out duradek.com.

Harrison Construction has been offering personable, quality, reliable service in the Kootenay Region for over 25 years. We are currently located in Nelson BC. Our business has been built primarily through the word of mouth referrals of satisfied customers.

The predominant focus at Harrison Construction is Home Renovations and Mid-size Construction Projects including garages/out buildings, new additions, bathroom/kitchen renovations, fences, decks and much more.

Our experience ranges from full home construction – including timber frame, mandala, straw bale, and traditional construction, to commercial renovations and all aspects of in-home renovation projects.

Our strength is in collaborating closely with the homeowner to create a project that meets your needs, dreams and budget.

At Heritage Roofing, we pride ourselves in offering top-notch roofing expertise for your home, your business or industrial building throughout the Kootenay / Boundary region, and beyond.

Our extensive sheet metal fabrication shop ensures quality custom flashings from fixtures to trims.
The sheet metal components range from pre-painted and printed material to copper. This type of versatility allows us to manufacture aesthetic details for exterior and interior applications.

We not only install new roofs, we also offer effective roof repairs and maintenance services – an essential part of ensuring your roof lasts for many years and performs optimally.

Here at Hipperson’s Home Hardware we believe that our customers come first. That’s why we are open 7 days a week and have a team of friendly staff ready to help you with whatever you need. We have flyers out almost every week with featured products that have unbeatable prices.

From learning how to run a business in Vancouver, I have stuck with the philosophy of being on time, always courteous, do what we say, finish what we start, providing fair and competitive prices. This belief has made my team and I successful in maintaining a strong relationship with every client I’ve done work for in this area. I strive to complete my work with a sense of pride and satisfaction knowing that I made a difference with each and every client.  I love meeting new people and helping them out when I can.  I look forward to meeting you down the road as well.

QUALITY. IT’S ON OUR SHIRTS FOR A REASON

There’s a lot more to being a good contracting company than just owning an excavator. There’s accurately quoting an estimate. There’s punctuality and the completion of a job on time and on budget. There’s honesty. And there’s knowing that whatever arises, a solution will be provided. In short, there’s quality and that’s why all of us here at Kays Contracting wear shirts with that word emblazoned on them.

Kays Contracting is a full-service excavation company specializing in commercial and civil work. From site preparation to completion we guarantee careful planning, creative problem solving and quality workmanship for all your underground works. The territory we serve includes British Columbia’s West Kootenay region from Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and Salmo up the Slocan Valley and North Shore of Kootenay Lake to Trout Lake and Nakusp.

Stand out and settle in: personalize your space

You’ve finally found the home of your dreams, but interior design-wise, something isn’t quite right. You want your space to feel comfortable, inviting, and inspiring, but you don’t quite know how to improve the energy in your home and preserve your personal aesthetic. After all, you deserve rooms that are an extension of your life and style.

Custom window treatments and soft furnishings like curtains, blinds, and cushions are much the same as the accessories that finish an outfit and take it to the next level. But when it comes to your space, you’re unsure where to start. It’s easy for you to feel overwhelmed when it comes to fabric choices, or stifled by the drab generic options that big-box stores offer—and the least expensive options usually mean you sacrifice quality and durability. You’re tired of suffering in a sad, uninspired, or impersonal living space and you’re ready for an upgrade. 

Kootenay Interiors understands that you’re looking for something unique that fits your style. You may already have a vision, and just need the right professional to source, design, and execute from start to finish. Browse our social media channels and check out the online shop, then call or email for a free quote on making your space one-of-a-kind.

Bringing your design ideas to life

I’m Sue Scott, founder and creative director of Kootenay Interiors; I specialize in providing professional consultations and expert advice to discerning owners like you who are looking to put a special stamp on your living, vacation, or business space. Together, we will curate and design beautiful, effortlessly executed custom window treatments and soft furnishings, including curtains, drapes, roman blinds, cushions, and pillows.

I’ve been designing and creating window coverings and soft furnishings for over 30 years. You’ll be delighted with my extensive experience and enthusiasm in choosing styles, colours, and textures to create the perfect look to refine any space—on time, and within budget. I hold an Interior Decoration Diploma, specializing in traditional custom window treatment techniques that refine any room.

My passion for textiles and design, paired with my ability to listen and bring your vision to life, means your bespoke, handmade window treatments and cushions are within reach. Elevate your space and create comfortable, beautiful rooms.

Personal Services

Bespoke décor for charming homes

My pieces convey a variety of different style aesthetics and tastes, bringing a refined je ne sais quoi to any space in your Kootenay home. I consult with you on all aspects of window treatment and soft furnishing design to help you go from frustrated, optionless, and uninspired to supported, comfortable, and ultimately delighted with your fabulously upgraded space. 

Business Services

Designed in your dreams and made in Canada

If you’re an upscale lodge, boutique hotel, or vacation property owner looking for something unique that fits your branding, you already know that an outdated design aesthetic can affect your bottom line. Kootenay Interiors can help you stand out as a tasteful, memorable establishment, right down to the smallest detail. Because not only do you want to entice visitors to book, but you want them to enjoy their stay (and leave a positive review!) 

Kootenay Interiors also works with architects and designers looking for unique, well-crafted window treatments and soft furnishings. It can be overwhelming choosing colours, fabrics, and complementing patterns, especially when your expertise lies in other areas. 

I know that any investment in your business is a really big decision. With accredited education and over 30 years of design and consulting experience, my streamlined, personalized process will help ensure that all your rooms have a cohesive, on-brand design and feel, so that anyone who walks in is impressed, comfortable, and delighted with the décor.

If curtains, drapes, roman blinds, and cushions aren’t your specialty, I can help you bring life and luxury to your space to satisfy your clientele.

Whether you are building a new home, doing an addition or re-roofing your home, our dedicated team works efficiently to get your project done accurately the first time. Edge Roofing LTD uses only the highest quality of materials and employees experienced tradesmen to ensure quality work.

In 2006 Edge Roofing Ltd was established and since starting we have done many projects ranging from garden sheds, custom homes to historic commercial buildings.

Based in Nelson BC, Edge Roofing LTD is managed and run by Dan and Breanne Gaudreau. As an owner, Dan works closely with building contractors and home owners to guarantee the highest quality of workmanship.

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Taxi service for Nelson and area.

The Blindman.ca is a local West Kootenay company with an excellent reputation based on quality service and the satisfaction of many customers. We will work with you throughout the entire process to ensure that you are satisfied with the quality of our products and services. The Blindman is an expert in determining and helping customers needs when choosing window covering products. Design and colour choice experience. Dealer for Hunter Douglas Products, Shadeomatic, Altex , Wizard Screens, Artistic Awnings and Solace motorized sun control systems. All products to fit any budget. Commercial quotes also available.

Make A Change Canada was established in 2005 as a national nonprofit and charitable organization that provides employment and skills training to Canadians who face challenges in finding or maintaining employment in today’s labour market.  We are accredited (since 2015) through the Imagine Canada Standards Program, one of just over 200 charitable organizations in Canada to have achieved this important standing.  Make A Change Canada is exempted from certification under the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB), Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, and is a certified educational institution under Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).  This means we are authorized to provide students with T2202A certificates to claim a tuition tax credit.  Make A Change Canada has assisted hundreds of individuals in the local community to attain the skills they need to move on to meaningful careers and increased earnings.  The net benefit extends to our clients’ families, to local businesses requiring employees with essential technology skills, and to the local economy.  Help us celebrate our upcoming 15-year anniversary when we host the Montreal Canadiens Alumni in a charity fundraising game this January 23, 2020.  We’ll be celebrating “The Canadian Way of Life!”

OUR SERVICES

• Commercial /Residential/Industrial/Interior and Exterior/Book a Painter Program/Color Consulting/Patching Drywall/Stucco/Carpentry/Containment and Air Filtration/Spray Painting/High Pressuring Washing/Maintenance Program

Escape to Africa Safaris leads small and intimate eco-tours hosted by a native Zimbabwean guide with a background in conservation, who focuses on wildlife, and cultural heritage.  Guests experience wild Africa and learn about the plight of many endangered species that live within the savannah and woodlands.  Luxury tented camps and lodges accommodate the tour in addition to traveling via bush plane, land cruiser and riverboat.  The delicate balance of human interaction with nature is placing the most importance on respecting wildlife and viewing species when they allow us to share their space and daily routines.

Mission

 “Escape to Africa Safaris strives to provide its guests with exceptional experiences and courteous service

embracing the use of professional conduct and morals while respecting nature”

 Vision 

At Escape to Africa Safaris we envision the immersion of individuals into Africa’s natural surroundings that make up vast and integral eco-systems that support some of the most unique species on the planet.  Through beautiful and raw interactions and education, we hope that these experiences will help to raise awareness about the plight of endangered species.

Values 

 It is our intention to open your eyes to an intriguing and stunning continent through authentic experiences in small groups that leave less of a footprint on our natural surroundings.  Our commitment to safety and the use of professional partners allows you to rest assure that you can be awe inspired and full of spirit as you engage in adventure and passion for nature.  Through thoughtful planning lead by integrity and ethics we truly devote ourselves to making sure your African safari is one of which will grace you a lifelong stream of memories and impact.

PAIGE LENNOX RN, BSN

Patient Advocate/ Healthcare Navigator

The healthcare system is overstretched and truth be told sometimes people fall through the cracks.

Everyone has heard stories of people who get lost in the system.

Have you ever wondered… is there a way to stop this from happening?

That is why CHAI exists.

CHAI stands for Canadian Health Advocates Inc. and represents a national network of Health Advocates.

Health Advocates – also known as Patient Advocates- navigate the healthcare system with patients and caregivers so that people don’t fall through the cracks.

CHAI Advocates are professionals with extensive nursing, paramedicine, social work or medical backgrounds.

Our Advocates have deep experience and expertise in the Canadian healthcare system, so we know and understand its intricate workings.

We know what questions to ask and whom to ask. As a result, we are uniquely positioned to help people navigate an often confusing system.

Every patient deserves to receive the best possible care.

My passion for Advocacy is a direct result of professional and personal experience.

For 25 years I witnessed how patient care is affected by stretched resources and overworked healthcare professionals. I should know. I was one of them.

When my own mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness everything became more obvious. As a result of that experience I realized thousands of canadians experience this every day… and who is there to help them?

Again, this is why CHAI exists.

So specifically how do we help?

It breaks down into practical support, emotional support and empowerment.

Here are a few examples:

Practical Support

• Attending doctors appointments
• Coaching about your current condition, medical jargon, Advance Care Planning
• Support with complicated paperwork- for example CPP Disability Forms
• Helping with Discharge Planning from hospital to home or residential care

Emotional Support can take the form of…

• Reducing patient & caregiver stress
• Making sure the patient is heard

CHAI helps Empower Patients & Caregivers

• For example: supporting patients to advocate for themselves

CHAI also supports your doctors in providing you great care.

Our overstretched healthcare system often leaves doctors short of time and resources.

Hospital capacity in Canada is 125%- that means there are 5 people for every 4 beds in the Canadian healthcare system. And the situation is only going to get worse.

Baby Boomers- the largest cohort in human history peaks in 5 years. So who knows how many people will be needing those 4 beds!

So having a Health Advocates in your corner could make all the difference.

Hive Home Inspections provides thorough visual home inspections servicing the entire West Kootenay. Certified home inspector with Consumer Protection BC (License #77889) and an associate member with HIABC, Jacques Laplante complies and strives to exceed HIABC’s Scope of Inspection & Code of Ethics.

Established in 1992. Full spectrum cloud-accounting boutique company serving small businesses in West Kootenay region.

Telus features amazing service and world-class networks.  Our service include Telus PureFibre; 100% fibre optic internet network – bringing you the fastest and most reliable internet technology, mobility, Pik TV and Optic TV, SmartHome Security, the LivingWell Companion, and the Babylon Health app.  Our company embraces a social purpose philosophy, and works hard to ensure equal access to technology, promote responsible use, and put our technology to work for good.  Seven percent of our pre-tax profits were given back to community organizations in 2018!

It’s never too early to start thinking about planning for your retirement. It is the moment that many people crave during their working lives; others dread it: retirement, or unretirement or rewire. Regardless of the industry or profession, retirement comes to all of us. Let me help you and your employees who are entering into their retirement journey. Apart from the usual retirement office party or dinner, it is important to start preparing by: creating a plan & vision about what you or they want in their retirement, Help them to set goals, think about what they want to do when they retire. Writing this plan down now can help with downsizing, financial planning and creating a plan for the next 30 years. I can also help you to transition into a passion career or self employment once you retire.

At All Season Waterfront Rentals we offer three elegant lakeside residences on the north shore of Kootenay Lake catering to the upscale tourist.  Two of our properties, Six Mile House and Cottage, are situated on 2/3 of an acre, a pleasant 10 minute scenic drive from Nelson. Local amenities include a delightful restaurant, community store (everything from groceries to videos to fishing lures and licenses), and a friendly neighbourhood pub. A marina just a short drive away offers various types of floating craft for rent. This area of the Kootenays is well situated for good hiking, climbing, fishing, biking, berry-picking, and exploring over land or water.

All properties are fully furnished, equipped with a barbeque, Wi-Fi, plenty of parking space, laundry and basic kitchen-ware and cooking supplies.

The best electric bicycles in Canada are the ones that fit you perfectly and are fun to ride.

When you ride a Pedego Electric Bike, it’s not about how great the electric bike is, it’s about how great you are on it.

Pedego brings out the best in you.

That’s why Pedego owners in Canada don’t like their bikes – they love them. And you will too.

At VIRTUE, we know a good cup of tea. It contains the freshest flavours from around the world, made with only the finest organic ingredients.

We work very closely with tea importers and small-batch growers to build long-lasting relationships and ensure ethical practices from the tea plant to your cup.

And we believe in giving back. Instead of investing in expensive marketing tactics on social media, we choose to reinvest in making VIRTUE Tea a plastic free company and use biodegradable packaging. PLASTIC FREE tea bags of course! Yes, it’s not cheap to be environmentally friendly  but we sleep good at night knowing we are doing our part for the planet.  Part of our mission with VIRTUE Tea is to leave no trace.

Lastly, we committed donating 1% for the Planet to non-profits working on the front line to protect the environment. We’re all in this together!

VIRTUE Artisan Tea, it’s exquisite taste, steeped in virtue.

Steer Environmental Associates Ltd. is a scientific consulting firm located in Nelson, British Columbia. We provide our clients with senior-level expertise in:

• hazardous building materials assessment and management
• asbestos analysis
• indoor air quality
• human health and ecological risk assessment of contaminated sites
• environmental monitoring
• technical and regulatory advice
• third-party reviews.

Steer Environmental has been in operation since 2009.

At Kootenay Views Property monitoring, we provide top shelf 24/7 property monitoring. Wether this is your primary home and you’re on vacation or it’s your secondary home that you only visit once in a while, we’ve got you covered!

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We provide keyholder services, as well as weekly, bi-weekly, as well as monthly checks. We can be liaisons for trades and services. If you are planning to be away, call us today!

Grey Owl Moving Service provides 3 main services. Moving, Waste Removal & Delivery. We specialize in smaller scale moving so we can offer a cheaper price to those who do not necessarily need the bigger moving companies. We currently have 2 Ford pick up trucks with crew cab & 8ft boxes & a 16 ft long covered trailer to help people take up to 8 thousand pounds locally. We serve the following communities & everywhere in between: Castlegar, Winlaw, Balfour, Salmo & of course Nelson. We are professional movers who prioritize safety & efficiency while striving to go above & beyond for our customers.

Rice & Co is a modern CPA firm based in Alberta and BC. We’re not old, we don’t want your shoebox of receipts, and we don’t want to only talk to you at tax time. We work with owners who want to do better, who want to innovate, and who view their accountants as a partner, not just a cost of doing business.

Why do those clients want us? Because we are experts in automation and efficiency. An online accounting platform that connects to your bank, payroll, inventory and sales systems? Making expense claims as easy as Instagram? We can do that. A system that auto-fetches and records your bills each month? We can do that too. Through all this, we drastically reduce the time you spend on accounting, so you can focus more on what matters most to you.

If you think we’re the kind of accountants you’d like to work with, we’d love to hear from you.