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Stunning 2 bedroom suite with walkout waterfront on beautiful Kootenay Lake.

The suite is self contained with a private entrance and well appointed kitchen.

Relax and enjoy the patio’s  lake, mountain and garden views, complete with outdoor kitchen and BBQ.

A 25 minute drive from historical Nelson  which offers  unique shops carrying  both quality name brands and local artisan products. While exploring Nelson stop and take a break at one of the many restaurants, coffee shops, or craft breweries this city has to offer.

Conveniently located for both winter and summer outdoor enthusiasts.  Minutes away from Kokanee Park for all your hiking, biking,  water sports and zipline needs.  Two beautiful 18 hole  golf courses, plus Ainsworth Hot Springs,  and the longest free ferry ride in the world are all nearby.  For winter sports we are 45mins away from Whitewater ski hill with some of the best powder in Canada.  Also  many cross country ski trails for you to choose from in the area.

Or just come sit……..enjoy the private beach, sun  and fun.

Bearfoot Beach House located on the north shore at the east end of the west arm of Kootenay Lake, in the heart of Balfour, near the Kootenay Lake ferry terminal.  With one hundred feet of soft sandy beach, this 600+ sq. ft. quiet suite is ideal for a golf vacation or a relaxing couples retreat.  Featuring two bedrooms, large covered porch, private campfire pit, full size bathroom, bbq, outdoor shower and a great view from the fully equiped kitchen.

A short 30 min scenic drive to either Nelson or Kaslo.

Home based Artist studio & gallery in Balfour, BC. Featuring original artwork, Art Cards, and a limited selection of Prints. Check website, fb, Instagram or call for hours, as they may fluctuate. Studio Appointments available.

The only grocery store in Balfour

We have a full Grocery Store, a licensed Liquor Agency, a Lotto Agent, Hardware, water bottle filling station, Rug Doctor Cleaners, a fax, a copier and much more!

Spearhead Timberworks is a custom home builder with a full timber framing and cabinet making facility.

Sales, Service and Repair of Air and Electric Power Tools, Parts and Accesories

There is no substitute for experience, training, and love of the job! Wilf Dopp has been providing excavating service to the construction and landscaping industry in Nelson and area since 1991 and has returned to Nelson after 3 years of instructing and training excavator operators in the lower mainland. Back home and ready to assist you in your projects! Certified and insured.

Professionally trained in 1991, contracting in Nelson and working on many large construction sites in the area such as Victoria Place Government building, Selkirk College Rosemont expansion, LVR Secondary Gym rebuild, Nelson waterfront pathway, construction site services for the construction of the Kaslo and Robson schools, Insite Electronics, ETC and hundreds of new homes and additions to existing homes, including all aspects of landscaping projects associated with new construction.

Sound, Lighting and Audio Visual rentals for ANY event. We also feature an experienced, professional DJ service. Serving Nelson and area for 16 years.

Conservation services include assessment, restoration and rehabilitation of all architectural woodwork. New construction services range from design to turn key timber homes. Building with nature and utilizing materials with a low environmental footprint,including local FSC certified wood, is a specialty of The Traditional Timber Framing Company. Please contact us if you are looking to transform an existing building or if you are interested in a high performance, long lasting and fully recyclable home like the T-House.

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.

We offer guided fishing on world class Kootenay Lake and Columbia River. Trophy Rainbow trout up to 35Lbs and Dolly Varden up to 29Lbs. Heated Boats. Fully licensed and insured. Brand new 2008 Ocean Pro custom boats.

A beautiful, quiet, park like resort on the North Shore of Kootenay Lake. Only minutes to Nelson and close to Kokanee Glacier Park and Ainsworth Hot Springs. Cozy, clean kitchen suites and in summer a gorgeous breakfast included in a very reasonable price. Beach access and kayak rental.

Our ‘Outdoor Resort’ is literally in the middle of existing activities: Kokanee Glacier Park with short trails and multi day hikes is on our doorstep. Kootenay Lake with great sailing, kayaking, fishing and swimming is right in front of us. Next to our place starts a Wilderness Road, leading to the Six Mile Lakes and the Slocan Valley. And Nelson is only 8 km away.

I offer a complete range of personalized accounting services and business advice for owner managed business in the West Kootenays.

New Business
For a new business I can help you decide whether the business should be incorporated or start off as a proprietorship. I can help you decide on share structure for your corporation and liaise with your legal team.

I can help the new business owner select appropriate accounting software and guide you through registering your new business with the various tax authorities.

Financial Statements
I can offer the business owner an appropriate level of assurance on their financial statements. I provide either Review Engagement Services or Notice to Reader financial statements. For many corporations, the main focus of preparing financial statements is to provide the information necessary to file the corporate tax return making the added expense of a Review Engagement unnecessary.

Corporate tax returns
I will prepare the corporate tax return as an integral part of the corporate year end.

Personal Tax Returns
I have been preparing personal tax returns for three decades. If you have a rental property, unincorporated business income, investment income or a simple tax return, I can help you when it comes time to file your personal tax return.

Procedures Manuals
Even if you have been in business for a number of years, it is a good idea to review your financial procedures. I can help you prepare a procedures manual to assist in training new staff and identify opportunities to streamline your bookkeeping workflow. I can teach you how to you analyze the information you need to manage your business effectively.

KARIBU PARK – is nestled in the picturesque Slocan Valley, in the Selkirk Mountains of the West Kootenays, between Calgary and Vancouver. We are on the pristine Slocan River in the hamlet of Winlaw, centrally located to Valhalla & Kokanee Provincial Parks, and the towns of Nelson, Castlegar and New Denver.

Founded in 1973, The Whole School is an independent, elementary school offering an experienced-based curriculum aiming to foster the social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and intellectual growth of every child and a safe, non-competitive environment. Emphasis is placed on artistic expression, environmental stewardship, experiential learning and social justice.

The Villa Motel is located right by Nelson’s Orange Bridge, with views of Kootenay Lake and the surrounding mountains. It is ideally situated away from Nelson’s city noise with plenty of free parking while being a close 4 minute drive to Baker Street. There is a Chinese/Western restaurant on-site to satiate your traveling hunger. Take a stroll over B.O.B. (Big Orange Bridge) to enjoy the beach across the lake and adventure through Nelson’s Lakeside Park.

With 40 units and 8 different room types, on-site restaurant, indoor swimming pool, indoor hot tub, guest laundromat, and a large free parking lot all on 2 acres of land, the Villa Motel strives to be an all inclusive resting location for travelers.