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Heavenly beds and continental breakfast. His and her spa packages. Outdoor spa and complimentary executive golf course. Easy access to outdoor winter adventures like: x-country and downhill ski areas, snowshoe and sledding areas and winter lake fishing! Relax and rejuvenate in the hot springs in nearby Ainsworth. Dine well in the local restaurants & pubs. Enjoy eclectic shopping in Balfour, Nelson or Kaslo. Explore quaint historic towns. SPECIAL LOW SEASON RATES! BOOK THE ENTIRE RESORT!

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Visit the Kaslo Hotel & Pub in the heart of Kaslo. Relax with friends & great food on our spectacular lake-view patio. Unwind in our pub with locally crafted beers. Open for lunch and dinner year round. Enjoy luxury guest rooms with lake & mountain views. Private balconies. Free wi-fi. Walk to great shops, museums, galleries.

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New Denver ............. 40 Real Winter Feature .... 6 Rossland .................... 34 Salmo ......................... 26 Spa Feature ................. 7 Trail ............................. 30 Woodbury ................ 44 WK Area Map ............. 4 WK Dining Guide ...... 49

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Include the Fauquier-Needles ferry (approximately 20 minutes) and the Upper Arrow Lakes ferry between Shelter Bay and Galena Bay (approximately 25 minutes) and the Arrow Park ferry (just 5 minutes.) Upper Arrow Lakes Ferry (enroute to Revelstoke and the Trans Canada Hwy) Allow two and a half hours to drive to Galena Bay from Kaslo. The free ferry crosses to Shelter Bay (west side) once an hour, on the half hour, 5:30 am until 12:30 am at night: to Galena Bay (east side) 5am - midnight. The Fauquier/Needles Ferry - on Hwy 6 (enroute to Vernon) leaves from Fauquier (east side) every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour 5 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 pm; from Needles (west side) 5:15 am - 9:45 pm. Arrow Park Ferry - On demand.

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A sled that’s just right ight h ffor you – d just j h quick and responsive and the weight you can handle – is a beautiful thing. Freeriding in the alpine – winding through tight trees, popping out into a mountain meadow, into the sunshine and above the layer of clouds shrouding the valleys… your heart is pounding and there is a big smile stuck on your face. Motocross with skis. The track behind you is the track you made, and is nobody else’s. But…! Getting to those high elevation forests and powder bowls can be jarring on the kidneys. A groomed trail to the alpine is your friend. And you can ride groomed trails with company, kids and novices too. Groomed trails don’t just happen of course. Those pathways to sledding nirvana are almost always groomed by a volunteer from one of the area’s snowmobile clubs. If you’re new to the West Kootenay or new to the sport, join up with a club. You’ll learn where to go – and you will have the best company on the trail – the people who get it! AREA CLUBS Castlegar Snowmobiling Association (find them on Facebook) grooms over 70 kms (43 mi) of phenomenal trails throughout the Norns & Ladybird range in the Selkirks. Nelson Sno-goers nelsonsnogoers.webs.com The Nelson SnoGoers maintain approximately 200 kms of trails and groom approximately 100 kms of trail in the Six MileCrusader-Springer-Lemon CreekGiveout Creek and Redfish Creek drainages. In addition, the club has built, maintains and supports safety cabins in Crusader Creek, Meadow Mountain and Snowater. The Beaver Valley Snowmobiling Association bvrmntn.webs.com The club works in cooperation with several land stewardship organizations, including the Nature Conserv-

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C d Only O l club l b members b ancy off Canada. ll d to operate their h i sleds l d in i are allowed the 136,000-acre (55,000-hectare) privately owned property bordering the west shore of Kootenay Lake known as Darkwoods. The Kokanee Country Snowmobile Club http://kcsc-bcsf.silkstart.com/cpages/home The Slocan Valley Snowmobile Association; 250-359-8118

What’s a Bettie? The definition is “a female power sports enthusiast of any size, shape, age and ability.” The Betties are a nonprofit organization that promotes power sports and brings women together to teach and refine skills, share adventures and generally foster an environment where women can both be an inspiration and be inspired. Like ‘em on www.facebook.com/ BettiePower

Above the Clouds If you’re thirsty for some sunshine, this is where you want to play. Empire Mountain. Location: 11 kms west of Kaslo Access & parking: Pull off Blue Ridge Forest Service Road, large parking lot. Approx. 17 kms of trail / forestry road to backcountry access. Large cabin. Riding is intermediate to expert. Give Out Creek Location: 15 minutes north of Nelson (on Highway 6 for approximately 7 km.) Turn off on the Give Out Creek FSR on the right hand side. Access & parking: Large groomed parking lot is the start of the snowmobile trail network. Approx 13 kms to cabin. Trail is groomed and maintained by Nelson Sno-goers. Trail fees apply. Cabin available. Riding is beginner to intermediate.

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S lki k Mountain Mo M Selkirk Range L i Location: 20 min north of Castlegar, 40 min west of Nelson. Access & parking: Off the Highway via Pass Creek Road and then either Norns Road or Goose Creek Road. A big parking lot at both the Goose Creek / Club side and Ladybird/ Norns Creek side. Approx 60 kms of groomed trails, groomed up Goose Creek, over the top and back down Norns Creek. Maintained by Castlegar Snowmobiling Association. Trail fees apply. 3 cabins. Ladybird. Shaw. Frosty’s. Riding is beginner to expert.

Gear Check Check your outerwear, gloves and boots. Will they still keep you warm and dry? Is your helmet still in relatively new condition? Take your probe outside and flip it around, slap it out a few times. Put fresh batteries in the transceiver and find a mate to test it. Concerned about the condition of your sled after yesterday? These guys have all the information you need as a sledding visitor to the area... and they fix sleds too! Barrett Motorsports 1470 Hwy 3B, Fruitvale Ph: 250-367-6216 www.barretthondayamaha.com Main Jet Motorsports 708 Hwy 3A, Nelson Ph: 250-352-3191 www.mainjet.ca Playmor Power Products 1045 Playmor Road Between Nelson & Castlegar Ph: 250-359-7111 www.playmorpower.com

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How to wrap up a snow holiday... After a day of beating yourself up in the snow, downhilling, XC skiing, sledding or snowshoeing, much as you love to go full tilt on the slopes and in the backcountry forever, your body and soul are going to need a break. When that happens, one of the many West Kootenay hot springs and spas may be just what the doctor ordered! In fact, you could spend an entire vacation just going from spa to spa to try out the amazing variety of services offered to relax and rejuvenate. On top of their soothing hot springs pools, what makes the The Spa at Halcyon Hot Springs unique is that they offer 18 different varieties of massage – Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Sports, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Hot Stone, Reiki, Couples and many more. Their organic skin care products and unique lithia hot spring waters, hand and foot care treatments, and several combination packages make The Spa a perfect place to rejuvenate. Book it! halcyon-hotsprings.com Kootenay Lakeview Spa Resort (www.kootenaylakeviewresort.com/spa) near Balfour features the Glacier Outdoor Aqua Spa & Hot Pool, combining traditional hydrotherapy with the beautiful landscape and Kootenay

mountain air to leave you feeling your best inside and out. Their Touch of Aloha offers an array of massage and bodywork therapies provided by practitioners educated and trained in Hawaii – Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Biodynamic Craniosacral, Hypnotherapy, Structural integration and more. Call 250-229-4424 or 1-877-229-4141. Spirit Water Spa at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort (250-5518724) offers guests the opportunity to enhance the relaxation that they experience after a soak in the warm mineral waters of the hot springs – foot, face, body and rebalancing massages, with or without clay detox or mineral mud. Body wraps are hot/ warm applications of towels steeped in combinations of medicinal plants harvested from the local area. The plant medicines are fast acting and absorb into muscles and tissues to help relieve sore muscles and inflammation. Spirit Water Spa offers an isolated muscle wrap or a full body wrap.

The Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel in Trail offers your choice of massages that relax from head to toe in the privacy of your guest room. Re-energize and recharge with massages tailored to promote wellbeing. www.bestwesterntrail.com/spa, 1-800-465-6682. The Aura Spa and Salon is located in the beautifully renovated Hume Hotel in Nelson. Relax in a boutique style spa where a team of expert therapists give you a personally tailored service using high performance products containing organic or natural and safe ingredients. Facials, manicures and pedicures, and infrared saunas. www.humehotel.com/ spa, 250-352-0879. ReNew Medi Spa, with locations in Trail (250-364-6406) and Castlegar (250-304-2555), provides rejuvenation for both men and women by combining advanced medical skin care treatments for face and body with prestigious spa treatments. They offer advice about lifestyle, nutrition supplements, general skin care, treatment of skin disorders and rejuvenation of skin, body and mind. Their services include facials, pedicures, manicures and massage www.renewmedispa.ca

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#1 CRAWL UP A WALL in the spectacular interior of the Cube Climbing Gym. An adult fee per day is only $12.50. 820 Tenth Street, Nelson. 250-352-2808. www.cubeclimbing.com

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ERIES. There are four craft breweries in Nelson. Starting from the top: Nelson Brewing Company is located in Nelson’s original 100 year old brewery building in Uphill Nelson at 512 Latimer Street. Backroads Brewing Company is right on the main drag at 460 Baker Street. Moving down Baker Street, stop in at the Savoy Hotel’s Falls Lounge. Head down towards the waterfront via Vernon and Front streets to Torchlight Brewing at 511 Front Street. Come with a thirst and leave with a growler! #3 GO SLEDDING! Nip into a hardware store and buy a plastic crazy carpet or flying saucer. Although there are a lot of hills in Nelson, not all hills are great for launching your 4 year old (or 40 year old) no matter how tightly they can hang on. Actually it’s all about landing. You don’t want to end up spinning in a roadway or smacked into a tree trunk… or the lake. Your best bet for a good landing is the hill at Queen Elizabeth Park (Cottonwood and Fifth Street.)

#4 RENT A FAT TIRE BIKE at Gerick’s (Baker and Hall streets) and ride up to the Bike Skills Park on West Richards Street in Rosemont. Maybe take the bus – Art Gibbons Memorial Park is on route #3. Every Nelson City bus has space for two bikes.

#5 CHEER ON THE HOME TEAM! Go to a Nelson Leafs Junior Hockey home game at the Community Complex at 305 Hall Street.

Sat, Dec. 16 7pm vs Castlegar Tue, Dec. 19 7pm vs Grand Forks Sun, Dec. 31 2pm vs Beaver Valley Sat, Jan. 6 7pm vs Kimberley

On The Road Productions When nothing but live tunes are good enough, you’ll want to memorize this list of big talent visiting Nelson in the next 4 months. Your host, Paul Hinrichs has developed his skills as a talent buyer by operating clubs in Nelson, as the Artistic Director of the Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival, as the organizer of a multi-stage street festival, and presenting theatre shows around the interior of the province. Having presented higher profile acts such as Ziggy Marley, STARS, Mickey Hart, Xavier Rudd, Bill Frisell, Corb Lund and many others, Paul is a driving force in the Kootenay live music scene.

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December 15 & 16: BCDC December 26: Soulful Boxing Day January 12: Heavy Airship January 26: Carmanah January 30: Cash’d Out February 2: Jenn Grant February 9: Red Eyed Soul, Dirt Floor, Devils You Don’t February 10: HUMANS February 16: The New Gramophones February 21: Josh Ritter February 24: Bend Sinister February 28: Terra Lightfoot March 9: The Kootenay Divas Dinner & Dance March 19: Reverend Horton Heat March 23: Shred Kelly March 24: The New Groovement March 28: Carlos Del Junco and The Blues Mongrels

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When people think of the Cold War, at first they think of the United States and Stalinist Russia and the looming threat of nuclear war. For Canada, America’s big northern neighbour – literally stuck in the middle between these two superpowers of the post war era – there were more than a few reasons to be nervous. If there was to be fallout, it would be nuclear, and it would fall on Canada as well as intended targets.

Touchstones Nelson: If you think the outside looks interesting… Come in from the cold! Join the community and see what’s inside Touchstones Nelson. This great historic building in the heart of downtown gathers together artifacts and displays about the history and prehistory of Nelson and area plus a changeable mix of art, history and shopping – all in one location. In the two permanent galleries visual and interactive stations present the compelling culture and stories from and about the first nations who lived on Kootenay Lake. One area is devoted to the fascinating history of transportation in this rugged area – starting with the unique sturgeon-nosed canoes of the Kutenai through to the sternwheelers and the forging through on land of the railways and the roads. A mini-theatre offers short films on hydro power in the region and a re-telling of the Sinixt creation story of the Columbia River. Two temporary exhibition spaces on the main floor offer regularly changing exhibitions featuring local and regional artists. Don’t miss the gift shop! You will find work by local artists, historical books and unusual items for every budget.

In 1959, Canada’s Prime Minister, John Diefenbaker, very quietly initiated the building of a series of nuclear fallout shelters. The biggest, naturally, was built underground a short distance from Touchstones Nelson. Ottawa, the nation’s capital. But Photo: Peter Williams Nelson got the order too, and soon the region’s go-to place for all its important people (judging by the bathroom facilities, the important people were mainly men) was a shelter built deep in the bowels of what is now Nelson’s main post office, The Gray Building on Vernon Street, next door to Touchstones Museum. Since the time it was built, Nelson’s Diefenbunker has not been changed. It’s a time capsule of the era – the same paint on the walls, the original fixtures and furniture, the tanks that once held a three month supply of water. The museum has added a few touches, put up posters from the era, and laid in some vintage magazines, grocery packages and supplies. It’s all a bit unnerving. If you want to visit the Diefenbunker, you will have to wait until the spring of 2018. Until then, stay tuned. As a radio announcer from back in the fifties would have said, “Don’t touch that dial!”

The ‘Upstream Benefits’ Exhibition is in Gallery A until February 11, 2018. Meet the work of ten artists who all call the Kootenays home. The place in which we live is an important part of the creative process; artists are informed and fostered by place, where they live and where the work was conceived and created. This exhibition is about artist run culture, about the creative process and the importance of place. Touchstones is open from 11am to 4pm Sunday and Tuesday, 10am to 5pm Wednesday to Saturday, closed Mondays and open by donation from 5 to 8pm every Thursday. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, less for younger folks. Touchstones Nelson is located at 502 Vernon Street. Its archives are now online and searchable. Visit the online portal and see most of its collection of artifacts at http://nelson.pastperfectonline. com/ For more information visit their Facebook page or www.touchstonesnelson.ca

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Visit and stay a while in our comfortable lounge ~ Select list of artisanal beers, wines and sodas ~ Tasty sides from our kitchen ~ From the store: growler fills, packaged products 125 Hall Street, Nelson 250-352-0094 www.torchlightbrewing.com 2017/18 GO & DO Winter

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Capitol Theatre

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After dinner at one of Nelson’s many fine and original restaurants, a perfect way to top off your evening is with some engaging entertainment at Nelson’s intimate theatre, the Capitol. Constructed in 1927, this Art Deco gem is run by a society that is thrilled to present world class touring artists and home-grown talent – live theatre, classical ballet and contemporary dance, classical and contemporary music, comedy and a variety of other performances. The Capitol Theatre is located at 421 Victoria Street, 250-352-6363. Check to see what’s playing during your visit to Nelson. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

At a time when most of North America was reeling with the dire realities of the financial turmoil that was the Depression, Nelson citizens imagined a complex that would combine an auditorium, ice arena, meeting rooms and offices. It was BC’s major building project of 1935. The auditorium was primarily a movie theatre until it closed in 2011. But this is Nelson, and a society with new energy emerged to bring the movie experience back. Of course technology has changed radically since images were projected through celluloid film. The next step for the Civic will be its future as a workshop for digital film creation. To see what’s on screen today and what the future might hold, visit www.civictheatre.ca

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Nelson’s first eco-store is your green destination in the Kootenays…from sustainable clothing and accessories, fair trade baskets, to non-plastic kitchen-ware, natural body products…and more. ECHO, our new EcoBoutique across Nelson’s historic Baker Street, features our finest fair trade and Canadian-made fashions.

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Lakeside Labyrinth. Photo: Donna Nett

Lakeside Labyrinth The Labyrinth in Lakeside Park, Nelson is based on sacred geometry. It is an ancient pattern, with only one path that meanders into the centre and then out again. Unlike a maze, there are no tricks or dead ends.

On the longest night of the year welcome the advent of longer days to come by joining fellow seekers of peace and inner quietude at the Lakeside Labyrinth. Intentional Walks always mark the changing of the season: the winter solstice (December 21), the vernal equinox in late March, the summer solstice in June and the autumnal equinox in September.

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If you want to experience a winter’s day in the woods, under your own power, at your own pace and without lift lines or crowds, head to the hills just above Nelly town. Is your dog with you? Does she need a good run? Take her to Mountain Station and she will love you forever. Leave your vehicle at the parking area at the top of Gore Street, or, if it’s just you and human company, take the Uphill bus. You can rent cross-country skis for the day at Gerick Cycle & Ski on Baker Street if you don’t have your own. Mountain Station was a stop on the Nelson and Fort Sheppard (N&FS) Railway that once connected Spokane and Nelson. The old rails have been removed and now the Great Northern Rail Trail is used by bikers and hikers. In the winter the path is groomed for cross country skiing. There are other trails that branch off from Mountain Station and meander into the forest. Experience the beauty of the deep woods as you enjoy the rhythm of your stride, your breath and the sound of your skis on the crisp snow, like brushes lightly swishing a snare drum.

How many ways can there be to fly through and across mountain snowscapes without using any fuel but your own high energy? It’s been quite a while since snowboards were the brash new powder pushers. But yes, now there is a new kid on the block – or you could say that now your mountain bike has a cool cousin – the fat tire snowbike. Fat tire bikes are mountain bikes with a few modifications – most obvious of these is the slightly under-inflated big bouncy tires. To see one of these new sticky traction puppies is to want one. Once you’re hooked on that bounce, you’ll want to test your snowbike on all kinds of terrain that would bog down your summer bike. In Italy there is a festival where people ride their fat tires from the snows of the Alps down to the soft sand of the Mediterranean seashore. Sounds like somewhere near Nellie, doesn’t it? When you think about it, fat tire bikes are the perfect solution for at least three of our Kootenay seasons – which are divided just as much by elevation as the calendar. A path that is mucky at the trailhead progresses more and more icily as you ascend till you find yourself traversing windblown powder at the top of a bowl. But no worries – you’re a on a three-season bike and it just got you there and it will swoop you down. Rent one before you buy. In Nelson, Gerick Cycle & Ski (downtown, 702 Baker Street) rents snow bikes and you can also rent them at Whitewater Ski Resort. The staff will be happy to share with you their preferred trails for bouncing in the backcountry.

Take It Up A Notch Maybe you’re a rank beginner, or maybe you are someone who has been addicted to the rhythm of crosscountry skiing for decades. Either way, head to Apex and Busk. The Nelson Nordic Ski Area has over 28 kms of groomed trails unrivalled for their beauty and variety, and it is just ten minutes south of Nelson. Head towards Ymir and Salmo; the trail-

head is right across the highway from the Whitewater Ski Hill Road. For this excursion into the white, you will need to leave the dog at home. On these well marked trails, rated beginner to expert, you’ll be spooling through marsh, meadow and old growth forest. There are warming huts to give a little rest to the rhythm – a chance to pause, breathe deeply, rehydrate and chow down some trail mix. A 1.3 kilometre loop is lit at

night until 10pm and that makes for a gorgeous skiing experience. The Club Area operates in co-operation with private landowners and the BC Forest Service. Daily or nightly fees are payable at the trailheads or season passes may be purchased from the club. If you have membership with Blackjack or Castlegar Nordic Ski, you only pay half price day use fees on the club’s trails. Visit www.nelsonnordicski.ca and their Facebook page for updates on trail conditions and club events.

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To make the most of your experience, take a course at the Adventure Centre. These courses get skiers and snowboarders alike past the falling or falling in love stage, and will turn you into a Whitewater lifer. From basic learn-to-ski to advanced clinics and two levels of avalanche awareness, the centre is a one-stop shop. Whether you are downhill skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, cross -country skiing, or heading off into the backcountry, the committed, professionally trained snow school and snow safety instructors are passionate about ensuring you have the tools and information you need and will likely use.

Once you’ve spent a day here, keeping this cat in the bag is hard to do. And that’s got some of the regulars a little worried. Whitewater still has that out-of-the-way vibe of a community ski hill far from the madding crowds. Cradled in British Columbia’s legendary Selkirk Mountains, at the day lodge beneath Ymir Mountain the elevation is 5400 ft (1640m), Whitewater’s dependably dry snowfall totals over 10 metres a season. That is more than 40 feet.

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On-site amenities include the day lodge, Adventure Centre, Whitewater Store, Rentals & Repairs, Coal Oil Johnny’s Pub, Fresh Tracks Café, and Fresh Tracks Café Express. Free 1.5 to 2 hour mountain tours are offered daily at 10am. Just meet up beside the rental shop steps at the northwest corner of the lodge by the Silver King Chair. You will see the Mountain Tour sign and the hosts in their bright orange jackets. For more information, you can check out their website at www. skiwhitewater.com or call 1-800-666-9420.

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Get some learnin’ in. Be epic! At Whitewater you can develop your winter backcountry skills and earn certificates in courses like Avalanche Skills Training, and Companion Rescue Skills – both courses developed by Avalanche Canada. Or go deep into all that Whitewater has to offer in terms of terrain and snow with Whitewater Backcountry 101. Sign up in person at their downtown office on Lake Street or at the Snow School desk at the mountain, email snowschool@skiwhitewater. com or call 250-354-4944. Don’t delay to register – these courses fill up fast.

Holy Coldsmoke! Coldsmoke – the lightest, driest powder one can ski. After a dozen years, the annual Coldsmoke Powder Fest at Whitewater attracts guests from far and wide. Big name outfitters, all the local outfitters, and purveyors of tantalizing food options converge on-site at Coldsmoke Village. The pop-up village has vendors of all kinds and is the place to register for workshops led by seasoned mountain veterans. Learn from the best all about the power, beauty, danger and sheer joy that is out there in the winter alpine.

Whitewater Events DECEMBER 2017 Dec 08 Opening Day Dec 17 Santa Visits Whitewater Ski Resort! JANUARY 2018 Jan 12 3rd Annual Community Day! Jan 13-14 KEEN Rippin Chix Steeps and Powder Camp Jan 20 Winter Carnival & Snowball Apres Jan 21 Avalanche Awareness Day Jan 26 7th Annual Smith Jr. Freeski Open FEBRUARY Feb 04 Nancy Greene Race Feb 10 Canadian Formal, eh! Feb 11 Skied Dating - Celebrate LOVE Day! Feb 12 BC Family Day Feb 23 12th Annual Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Fest Feb 25 Poker Run Feb 25 The North Face Backcountry Olympics MARCH Mar 03 Slopes for Hope Ski-a-Thon! Mar 19 Spring Break Special Mar 31 Season Passholder Appreciation Day APRIL Apr 01 Beach Party Weekend Apr 02 Last Day of Operations

Coldsmoke Festival at Whitewater is one heck of a winter celebration. Photo: Phil Best courtesy of Whitewater Ski

Do it all: Friday, Feb 23: Coldsmoke Opener Film Fest at the Civic Theatre in Nelson. Saturday at the hill: ROAM Randonnee Rally, Clinics all day, Village Ski Hut Slopestyle & more. Saturday at the Hume Hotel: The always memorable Mountain Mingler and After Party at Nelson’s heritage hotel. Sunday: Events at the hill all day, including at 1pm the Backcountry Olympics and last but not least the crowning of the King and Queen of Coldsmoke. Come to compete, come to learn, but above all, come to celebrate the culture of the Kootenays and its passion for powder. For more, visit www.coldsmokepowderfest.com

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Nelson Sno-Goers The Sno-Goers Club maintains over 200 kilometres of trails within their managed areas and grooms approximately 200 kilometres of trails in the Six Mile-CrusaderSpringer-Lemon and Redfish Creek areas. The club has built safety cabins in Crusader Creek, Meadow Mountain and Snowater. These cabins are complete with wood heat and first aid gear, and offer shelter to snowmobilers in bad weather. You can book to stay overnight at the Meadow Mountain and Crusader cabins. Trail maps and information about tour operators and guides are available at Main Jet Motorsports in Nelson, Playmor Power (at the junction of Hwy 3 and 6A between Nelson and Castlegar), and the Nelson Visitor Centre.

Crusader Cabin on Meadow Mountain, an hour-ish north of Kaslo.

Join the Nelson Sno-Goers and help keep sledding alive. If you would like further information, visit their website www.nelsonsno-goers.webs.com

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The Community Complex is Nelson’s centre for inside fun! Inside you’ll find a spa-type sauna and hot pool, the main swimming pool, plus a tot pool with water features. The Fitness Centre is fully equipped with weight equipment, cardio machines and friendly, qualified staff to assist you. Fitness classes include step aerobics, pilates, yoga, ball, low impact and indoor cycling. Everyone is welcome at public skating. You can rent a pair of skates at the arena if you don’t happen to have your own. Child minding is available Monday to Friday in the mornings.

The RDCK Wellness Pass allows pass holders into any of the RDCK’s Community Complexes and Fitness Centres (located in Castlegar, Creston, Nelson and Salmo), during public admission times. Passes start at $69 per person, per month. Daily passes range from $2.41 for a child to $6.43 for an adult. If you’re over 80 – free admission! If you just want to pop in, pay a couple of bucks and swim for an hour, Loonie-Toonie swim times are Sun 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Tues 10:30am – 11:30am, Thurs 6:30am – 7:30am and Fri 6:30pm – 7:30pm.

Public Swimming & Drop-in Fitness Classes For the price of general admission you can drop in any time and enjoy a few laps in the pool or get your blood pumping on the fitness equipment. To find out which drop-in swim or fitness programs are happening when you’re in the mood for a workout, click on the Leisure Guide on the regional district’s website www.rdck.ca or call 250-354-4FUN.

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Public Skating & Drop-in Hockey Adult Shinny Thurs 7:30 – 8:30am Co-ed Adult Hockey Pick-up (18+ yrs) Fri 4:45 – 6pm Sun 6 – 7:15pm Public Skating (All ages) Mon, Tues, Thurs 8:45 – 11:30am Wed & Fri 8:45 – 10am Sat 4:45 – 5:45pm Sun 3 – 4:30pm

Curling The Nelson Curling Club was founded way back in 1898 and the club continues to play a major part in local sporting life in Nelson. It has six sheets of quality ice and a wheelchair accessible lounge/meeting area where you will enjoy easy camaraderie – the Nelson club is very welcoming. If you’re a visitor who likes to curl or a Nelsonite who’d like to try it out, there’s drop-in curling on Mondays. Your first visit is free! Drop-in is for everyone, all ages and skill levels. Curling club members will be on hand to get you started and give you pointers on the game. For more on the club, visit www.nelsoncurling.ca

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SALMO Visit our small, friendly, historic town, snug in the beautiful Salmo Valley of mining, farm and timber lands. Loaded with outdoor recreation & attractions from night skiing to trails. Be sure to see the stone murals, museum, world’s oldest phone booth, world’s largest penny, revitalized heritage buildings, covered 6th Street pedestrian bridge and more!

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Salmo is also known as the home of the now infamous Salmo Dinner Jacket, a red and black plaid lumberjacket defined in the Urban Dictionary as the “archetypal Real Man’s Jacket and a classic piece of working man’s attire.” This jacket, together with a full array of official Salmo gear, is available online at www.salmo.ca/promotions or in person at the Village office located at 423 Davies Street in Salmo.

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salmo Salmo, Erie and Ymir were small mining towns that grew up along the right-of-way of the historic Nelson/ Fort Sheppard Railway during the gold rush years of 1896 and 1897. Gold, silver, lead, zinc and tungsten were mined in the surrounding mountains and Salmo was born as a centre for supplies and entertainment. The Salmo Valley was also famous for the large cedars that grew there. The early logging industry and forest fires have destroyed much of that original forest, but isolated stands can still be found. The remains of Salmo’s logging heritage can be seen today in Springboard Park, a majestic natural forest with a well maintained trail about a kilometre long. Today, Salmo calls itself the “Hub of the Kootenays” because it lies at the junction of two main highways. It is a quiet, friendly village of about 1,140 people. It’s noted for its stone murals and its wooden architecture, with many heritage buildings dating from the 1920s and 1930s. The oldest building in town – which somehow managed to escape the fires that were so common in the West Kootenay’s first settlements, is the Salmo Hotel, built in 1912. The logging roads that have been carved into the mountains provide access into the backcountry for snowmobiling and cross country skiing. The local ski hill has great downhill skiing and snowboarding. Other activities to pursue in Salmo during the winter include backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding and winter fishing. Learn lots more about the area by visiting www.salmo. ca/discover-salmo/recreation-attractions.

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If you’re looking for a fun family ski experience, Salmo has a great local hill just 2 kms south of town on Highway 3. Salmo Ski Hill is a non profit society with friendly staff, incredible scenery and great winter temperatures, the hill is really a must-do. Amp up the experience by skiing at night on fully lit runs.

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There are four groomed runs: gentle slopes, moguls, steep slopes, and a bunny hill. At the day lodge you can warm your toes and fingers and have lunch or a snack. Rentals at reasonable rates. On Saturday and Sundays the Ski School offers intermediate and beginner lessons.

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Lift hours: 5:30pm to 9pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 3:30pm Saturday and Sunday. The ski hill is available to rent on Friday and Saturday nights. Half day pass starts at noon. For the two weeks over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the ski hill is open only during the day until 3:30pm. For more information and updates follow Salmo Ski Hill on Facebook, phone 250357-2323 or visit www.skisalmo.com

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The Salmo and District Chamber of Commerce, established in 1937, is looking forward to an exciting 2018. They will be planning and starting to set up mining exhibits on the railway property in Salmo. The historic items were generously donated by Jeremy Nelson and were purchased from the Enderby Museum. The Salmo Museum is open limited winter hours but if you would like to book a tour please email salmoch@ telus.net or leave a message at 250-357-2596.

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It takes about an hour on skins to reach the Ripple Ridge and the new Lightning Strike cabin from the Stagleap parking area. Stagleap Provincial Park is a wilderness area about halfway between Salmo and Creston in the Salmo-Creston (Kootenay) Pass. The tracks left by previous skiers are usually easy enough to follow and for this first segment, there is no appreciable avalanche danger. The trail from the highway goes up and up (you will gain about 1500 feet in elevation), then levels off before it drops into the next valley. Look for the trail on the right leading to the cabins. You can actually reserve to stay overnight through www.rippleridge.ca If you are an experienced backcountry skier, head out to where the real rewards are, further out to Baldy Rocks, The Muffin or Cornice Ridge. You are in for a ski day you will remember for the rest of your life.

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For over a hundred years, this small town on Beaver Creek has been important as a provisioning and social centre to miners, loggers and sawmill workers, and a home to the workers at the smelting plant in Trail. It is now home to about 2,000 people.

For a rural community there is a surprising variety of sports and activities to choose from, even in the wintertime. Almost all are organized, developed and enjoyed by volunteer clubs, but newcomers and visitors are usually welcome to join in. The bowling club keeps its five lanes humming all year; and during the winter a cross country skiing club and a snowmobiling club maintain trails throughout the area. Fruitvale also has some great little stores and places to get a bite. Grab your skis, your kids and your friends and head out for a bracing day of skiing in the Beaver Valley. A lovely spot to ski is where a lot of local people take their

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dogs for a good run – the trails in Beaver Valley Family Park. Or if you prefer groomed trails, glide through the forest and wind around the lakes on the 13 kms of trails in Champion Lakes Park. The terrain is gentle and there is a warming shelter when you need to take a breather. To get there take the Champion Lakes Road, approximately 10 kms east of Fruitvale on Hwy 3B – watch for the blue sign.

Nitehawks Home Games Fans say the best hockey in the Kootenays takes place at the Beaver Valley Arena. The Beaver Valley Nitehawks offer experienced hockey, and the prospect of watching them hoist another trophy at the end of the season keeps their loyal fans in the stands year after year. If you’re in the area when they are playing, why don’t you take in a game – you’ll be highly entertained! Beaver Valley Arena located at 1777 Green Rd, Fruitvale.

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But Trail is not all about tech. Its large Italian community is another side to the city’s distinctive character. Some say the best Italian food in the province is to be enjoyed here. You’ll be inspired by the great selection of Italian specialties at Ferraro’s grocery downtown. Or, the Colander Restaurant serves Italian right – family style with massive entrees and a big bowl of salad placed on the table for everybody to share. Another great choice if you’re hungry after a day on the slopes is the casual fine dining to be had at Benedict’s Steakhouse, or raise a glass with friends while you warm by the fireplace at the Tunnel Pub or at Foxy’s in the Best Western – there are many great choices in Trail.

ations do and how this major industry monitors and protects the environment. Learning extends even to the restroom where labels identify which items contain elements produced by Teck. The centre is located above the TD Bank in downtown Trail, #200 – 1199 Bay Avenue, and is open 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday all year round. Free guided tours of the giant Zinc Electrolytic and Melting Plant are given Monday through Friday and begin at the Teck Interpretive Centre. Minimum age is 12 years. Flat, enclosed walking shoes, slacks, and long sleeved shirts or jackets are required. In winter, the tours need to be booked 24 hours in advance so call the 250368-3144 to book a tour. Take advantage of this great opportunity to experience Teck’s innovative processes.

Try A Teck Tour Teck’s Trail Operation is one of the largest zinc and lead smelting complexes in the world. Using state of the art technology and employing 1,500 people, Teck’s smelting and refining complex at Trail produces a wide range of metals and related products. The Teck Interpretive Centre is a mini science centre located in downtown Trail. It features interactive, handson exhibits which tell the story of what Teck’s Trail Oper-

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The Charles Bailey Theatre The Charles Bailey Theatre is a beautiful 721 seat, art deco style theatre in downtown Trail. It is part of a complex that houses a centre for the arts as well as the Trail campus of Selkirk College. The Arts Council brings in must-see acts and world class musicians. Upcoming shows include: Rumpelstiltskin, a theatrical romp presented by the Story Theatre on January 21, The Snowed In Comedy Tour, January 31 and on February 27 the Jim Cuddy Band (of Blue Rodeo fame.) The Bailey is located at 1501 Cedar Avenue, 250-3689669. Check the event calendar and get your tickets at www.trail-arts.com

Robots Are Awesome! And the fact that it is easier than ever to design, collaborate and produce a robot, and that you can do so just outside of Trail in an MIT-certified digital fabrication laboratory (or “Fab Lab”) is even more awesome! MIDAS Fab Lab is a game changer for creative kids and adults. MIDAS stands for Metallurgical Industrial Development Acceleration and Studies. The lab is an accessible space with state of the art equipment including 3D printers, milling equipment, an electronics lab and more. The Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) is behind all the mind-bending possibilities of the Fab Lab. You can become a member of MIDAS, or just drop in and see what it’s all about. The Fab Lab is at 2950 Highway Drive, Trail. Follow “MIDAS Fab Lab” on Facebook for cool Maker tips or visit their website www.midaslab.ca

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Stay In Trail, Ride To Red Make Trail your home base while you explore all the winter recreation options nearby, like Red Mountain. The award winning Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel with its well-appointed rooms is right downtown. Another popular place to stay is the Glenwood Motel. It has consistently high ratings for cleanliness and friendliness. It has a hot tub and a fitness room, and the motel is dog friendly. For information on Trail transit, visit www.transitbc. com/regions/wkt/schedules/map.cfm To hire a shuttle bus for your group that comes with the bonus of a driver who knows where to play in the snow, call 250-231-4305.

rossland Powder Mecca Steeped with a history rich in gold and silver mining, the picturesque alpine city of Rossland is perched high in the Monashee Mountain range. When gold was discovered on Red Mountain in 1890 by two transient prospectors, Rossland quickly became known as the Golden City. Skiing has played a large part in the town’s history. Olaus Jeldness came to Rossland in 1896. He represented the very peak of skiing ability in Canada, and even perhaps the continent, at the time. Local legend has it that Olaus jumped clear over a train standing at the Red Mountain station, a prodigious and spectacular feat in any day. A day at Red Mountain Resort is a must do for any skier on the powder highway. Red Mountain ski area encompasses three big mountains, Red, Granite and Grey. With 2877 total lift serviced acres of terrain (2,919 vertical feet), 110 marked runs plus 4,200 acres of easy to access backcountry, Red boasts a powerful potential for unforgettable skiing and boarding. If you are a new guest to Red Mountain, take advantage of the fantastic Snowhost program with free tours of the mountain.

Winter Carnival 2018 marks the 120th Annual Rossland Winter Carnival. Olaus Jeldness pioneered the event in 1898 – the first ever winter carnival in Western Canada. Rossland and Red Mountain are bopping both day and night on carnival weekend, every year at the end of January. It begins with a variety show on Thursday evening and hardly stops until Sunday night. On Saturday and Sunday, the internationally award winning artists of the Slocan Snow Sculptures will be creating new works throughout town. Friday sees a lot of action: races and a parade downtown, bonfires, fire spinners, live music… Watch the street fill up with dancers stomping, the best way to keep warm! During the day, there are creative races with bobsleds, snowmobiles, GTs, skis, snowshoes, mountain bikes with the big fat tires, golf clubs, and running shoes. Keeping the beat, the Boomtown Garter Girls will be performing around town. Plan to be in Rossland January 25 – 28, 2018 and immerse yourself in the finest kind of winter mountain culture. It’s a blast! Can’t make it to the carnival? That’s alright – for such a small town, it is truly amazing that you can find something original to watch or try out in any month of the winter. Here are just a few: At Red Mountain: Jan 17 – 24 Canadian Open Freeride Championships (Junior skiers and Collegiate skiers and snowboarders) Jan 27, 28 Fat Bike Fest & FATDURO Race March 16, 17 RED Mountain Resort’s Beer Goggles 2017 Craft Brew Fest is back for its 5th hop-inducing, sud-soaking year in a row.

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EVENING: There are lots of interesting and fun places to eat in Castlegar. There’s also Chances Gaming Centre on the outskirts of town, next door to the regional airport. Try your luck at the slots or at their bingo events. For sports fans, watching your team on the Kootenays’ biggest screens with friends, old and new, is a fun night out. Check it out and see why Chances is your best bet for gaming entertainment and food.

The City of Castlegar lies in a wide valley at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers. World class angling, snowshoeing, skiing, museums, plenty of restaurants and a fun night life scene make Castlegar a great choice for a winter vacation. So many options, so close!

SPEND THE DAY IN TOWN: Millennium Park (bottom of 5th Street) has a paved walkway, perfect for a morning stroll down by the riverside. If you’re with your dog, there’s a dog beach for a little runaround. If it’s drizzly, find the Celgar Pavilion and take shelter inside the award-winning timberframe structure. There are some great one-of-a-kind little restaurants in the old downtown, plus, in this “Sculpture Capital of Canada,” public art is on display on many a corner. Mosey around and decide where you’ll eat and where to go out later. Better work up an appetite first! Head to the Castlegar Community Complex for public skating. Or go swimming. The Aquatic Centre has a 6 lane 25 m pool, a spray pool, whirlpool, steam room, fitness studio and weight training room.

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(62 kms on Hwy 3) from Castlegar, you will find Whitewater Ski Area near Nelson, or the famed Red Mountain at Rossland (only 42 kms on Hwy 3B). World class powder awaits at either of these ski resorts. The Castlegar Snowmobile Association grooms over 70 kms of trails, giving you access to open meadows, perfect for freeriding. Keep going for the deep powder that will challenge you as you wind through forests in the lower elevation alpine.

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Castlegar Nordic Ski With 45 kms of tracked ski trails, the Castlegar Ski Club hosts approximately 15,000 to 20,000 visitors every season in the Rossland-Paulson area. There are 8.5 kms of untracked trails for the super advanced skier, and an 8 kms circular route from Mud Lake to the Ben Shaw cabin ideal for young families. More adventurous skiers can choose to ski the ungroomed trails. The club map (www.castlegarnordic.ca) depicts all their trails and their respective skill levels, distances, and location of shelters. The trailhead cabin (the Viking Centre) is located on Hwy 3 at Mud Lake, about 5 kms west of the junction of Highways 3 and 3B. Along the trail system you will come across three A-frame shelters. Stop a while and warm up, or maybe you need to cool down!

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The Bonnington Range If you are a hiker or a backcountry skiier who grew up in Castlegar, the Bonnington Range is where your heart is. In almost 1400 square kilometres of terrain you can ski between twelve lightly treed, relatively low elevation mountain peaks. The alpine and subalpine terrain is dotted with creeks and little lakes and there are four rustic cabins about 10 kilometres apart. The cabins are maintained by the Kootenay Mountaineering Club and have simple amenities. You can reserve your night’s stay and get all the information you need about access to trails, the different routes you can choose and their degree of difficulty, through the club’s website www.kootenaymountaineeringclub.ca To stay the night at any of the cabins costs your party only $15 per person, which has got to be the best deal on the planet, especially since you know you are supporting improvements to the cabins and the efforts of the many volunteers.

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Kootenay Gallery Of Art The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science in Castlegar is a public art gallery that serves the entire West Kootenay region. It is a great place to stop and see why the West Kootenay is so deserving of its artistic reputation. Spend an afternoon enjoying an art exhibition and browsing the gift shop. The Kootenay Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm, January through November. December 1 – 24 it is open 7 days a week for its Annual Juried Christmas Exhibit & Sale. Admission to exhibitions is by donation, while members and children’s admission is free. For more information visit www.kootenaygallery.com

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Recreation Complex This is a first class recreation facility with many classes to drop in on, from aqua-fit to Zumba and everything in between. The weight room is and pool are available to drop in daily. Both the Castlegar Rebels and the Selkirk Saints, call the arena is their home. but there are opportunities for the public to skate – with or without pucks and stick! The Complex is at 2101 6th Ave, Castlegar and there’s plenty of parking. Call 250-365-3386 to find out the day’s schedules for the pool, the fitness rooms and the ice or visit www.rdck.ca and click on the Leisure Guide for Castlegar.

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This lakeside community is embraced by both the Monashee and Selkirk Mountains. Its name derives from the native word for “bay of quiet waters” Neqpo’sp.

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From powder snow on the mountaintops to hot water in pools in the valley below – if you’re staying in Nakusp, a bracing winter day trip promises both adventure and a touch of the luxurious. There are many trails and trail networks in the area for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, some groomed and some au naturel and fun for you and your canine sidekick if you have one. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) is an internationally known adventure helicopter ski company with a base right on Nakusp’s main drag at the Lodge at Arrow Lakes. Stop in and see how many different packages they offer. There is sure to be one right for your appetite!

Halcyon Hot Springs Halcyon Hot Springs Village & Spa is a spectacular lakeshore getaway located not far from Nakusp in the pristine mountains bordering Upper Arrow Lakes. The Halcyon Hot Springs water is historically known to soothe body, mind and soul and to offer relief from pain. The Spa at Halcyon offers complete spa service. Accommodation is comfortable in chalets, cottages and cabins. For the mobile guest there is a small full service RV park. The Kingfisher Restaurant and Lounge allows for a casual meal as well as fine dining. Other services include a laundry facility and gift shop. Halcyon caters especially to corporate retreats, and family events.

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What To Do Today? When you want to mix it up a bit, a little indoorsy and a little outdoorsy, here are five suggestions: 1. BOOK A TOUR OF THE NAKUSP & DISTRICT MUSEUM: Of special interest is the brand new 3650 sq ft addition to the museum that is dedicated to telling the Sinixt story, from the last ice age to the present day. There is a lot to see and take in, including a diorama and a tule tipi made of woven bulrush reeds. Call 250-265-2120.

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3. SKATE OR PLAY HOCKEY: Toonie skate or drop in hockey. Times? www.nakusparrowlakes.com/events-calendar/ 4. TOUR A LOCAL CIDERY: Burton City Cider is 30 minutes south of Nakusp. www.burtoncitycider.ca Call ahead to book a tour: 250-265-7044. 5. GO TO THE MARKET! There are two year-round markets: Fringe Fridays, 1 to 6pm and the Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, both at the old firehall on 5th Street, just up from Broadway.

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Nakusp Hot Springs The Nakusp Hot Springs is located deep in the forest in the Selkirk Mountains 12 kms above Nakusp along the roaring Kuskanax River. Cozy, updated cedar chalets provide charming accommodation, and there are many trails that radiate from or lead to the hot springs that are perfect for snowshoeing. The Kuskanax trail is one of these – it takes about four hours to hike from just south of Nakusp at Carson’s Corner to the hot springs. The trail follows the river all the way, and you’ll be “shoeing” in the footsteps of Nakusp’s early mineral prospectors and pioneers since the route is the packhorse route dating to 1912. See www.nakusphotsprings.com for details. After your nice outdoorsy day, luxuriate in the two naturally heated mineral pools at Nakusp Hot Springs: one is hot at 41°C (106°F) for your soaking enjoyment, the other, at 38°C (100°F) is lovely for swimming.

Summit Lake Ski Hill You sure can have a lot of fun in a day here. Summit Lake is a volunteer-run hill and the community spirit that keeps the hill going guarantees fun that is worlds away from the trendy resorts. There are 8 ski or snowboarding runs from beginner to expert (T Bar lift), a bunny hill (rope tow) and a tube park! If half your party prefers a more horizontal snow trek, there are cross-country trails and snowshoeing trails in the Summit Ski area as well as the downhill runs. Hours are Wed – Sun 10am to 3:30pm, and Friday nights 6 to 9pm. (It’s kinda old-school, so bear in mind it’s cash only.) www.skisummitlake.com

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Fishing is great on Arrow Lake and many a good trout or dolly has been caught from the dock at Halcyon. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at the resort or in the surrounding areas is invigorating. After all that activity, come relax in the healing waters of Halcyon Hot Springs.

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Situated on the shores of Slocan Lake, beneath the snowfields of the Valhalla Glacier, the Village of New Denver (population 473) has a surprising number of restaurants, shops and galleries to explore along its heritage main street. Make a point of visiting the beaches or the gallery in the tiny Village of Silverton, also on the lake shore and a few minutes away to the south.

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Kaslo, the pearl of Kootenay Lake, is a picturesque village that has been called “a vintage silver dollar in the West Kootenay’s pocket” by Beautiful British Columbia magazine. Tucked away within the surrounding mountains, and skirted by a rushing river and spectacular lake, its location is breathtaking. In winter, Kaslo is your gateway to heliskiing, cross-country skiing, skating, snowmobiling and fishing. Kaslo, originally called Kane’s Landing, was founded in 1893. It is celebrating its 125th birthday in 2018. If you are in Kaslo during BC Heritage Week (February 19 – 25), you’ll be able to tag along on a guided tour or two of its beautiful heritage buildings. The Village of Kaslo has undergone dramatic changes since the boom days of the 1890s. Where there were once 27 saloons full of boisterous prospectors, there is now a myriad of activities for everybody to enjoy.

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Come for the amazing outdoor recreation – the trail network is spectacular and varied – but save some time for the eclectic and original shopping opportunities that abound on or near Front Street in Kaslo’s downtown. Treat yourself to a live show and an overnighter in the heritage hotel or one of the many other cozy accommodations nearby. Wind down in the evening with a locally brewed Angry Hen, and you’ll know you are living the dream.

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Rich in history, strong in community spirit, spectacular in location, Kaslo offers those who live there a quality of life others can only envy. If you can’t come and stay, you can come and play!

Winter Solstice Celebrate the Winter Solstice on December 21 from 4 pm till 6 pm at the Unity Bridge in lower Kaslo. There’s plenty of parking at the Public Works Yard. Visit with your friends and neighbours and enjoy the pedestrian bridge light up. There will be free hot chocolate and apple cider and fire barrels to keep you warm. If it rains or snows there will be cover for everyone on the bridge or under tarps. EVERYONE WELCOME!

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Baby, It’s Cold Out Here! A new year’s day tradition in Kaslo, the Polar Bear Dip gets hardy (and foolhardy) souls out for a brisk swim in the lake. This annual event is a fundraiser for the Langham Cultural Centre. Take the plunge at 12 noon sharp (hopping around on the beach waiting for latecomers is not an option), or drink some hot chocolate with the local spectators and enjoy the great outdoors on January 1.

Catch A Live One Just about every week of the year there is an original musical performance at the BlueBelle Bistro. Check the Pennywise paper or visit www.BlueBelleBistro.com for who’s playing when you’re in town and want a night out. The Kaslo Hotel also hosts bands or evenings featuring DJs or (surprisingly good!) Open Mic nights. Buddy’s Pizzeria presents mostly local talent and occasional out of town finds. The Kaslo Concert Society has for many years hosted some amazing classical musicians at the Heritage Hall in the United Church. If you’re in Kaslo on March 9, you’ll have an opportunity to hear one of the most promising young virtuoso pianists representing the Golden Age of the Russion Piano School, Alexei Tartakovsky. The Langham Cultural Centre hosts a series of live performances throughout the year; this year there will be folk, roots and bluegrass shows on the schedule. They also show the FLIKS Movie Series with screenings on January 12, February 9 and March 16. The Langham Gallery displays a series of exhibitions as well, openings are January 5, March 2 and May 18, 2018. Check their website www.thelangham.ca, to find out what’s going on while you’re here.

“One of the best buildings in British Columbia.”

– Architecture Foundation of BC, 2014

• Gallery

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• Theatre • Workshops • Community Events • Japanese Canadian Museum

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Got the winter blues? This rather unusual festival offers a quick dose of fun at a dark time of year. The Kaslo & District Community Forest Society sponsors this quirky family festival at the east end of the Kaslo airport on BC Family Day, the second Monday in February. Popular contests that are regulars at this festival include the human dogsled races for charity and the woodsman skills competitions such as the water boil, swede sawing contest and dot split. Enjoy homemade soups, hotdogs, bannock over the fire, maple taffy on the snow, skiing and snowshoeing (skis provided), storytelling, live music and more! For more information check it out on Facebook: KasloWinterForestFestival.

National Historic Sites Kaslo has two National Historic Sites – its original City Hall, built in 1895, and the SS Moyie Sternwheeler, now dry docked on Front Street. For the past several years, the City Hall has been undergoing extensive renovations. With the building under restoration, the affairs of the village have been run from a block away in the historic Kemball Memorial Centre, a foursquare brick edifice built in 1912. In 2018, which will be the 125th anniversary of the incorporation of the Village of Kaslo, Mayor and Council are expected to move back into the original seat of Kaslo’s municipal government. The building will contain offices and council chambers, but the one room that has been closed for years and whose unveiling is highly anticipated, is the lovely old courtroom on the top floor. With its high vaulted ceilings and large arched windows, it’s a beautiful gracious room with superb acoustics.

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For nearly 60 years, sternwheelers provided a transportation lifeline to the many isolated communities on Kootenay Lake. The SS Moyie (the world’s oldest intact passenger sternwheeler) and her sister ships literally opened the Kootenay region to miners, businesses, farmers and pioneer families. When she was launched on October 22, 1898, there were no roads, no trains, and of course no air travel into these hidden mountain valleys. The ships were the only means of mass transportation, freight and mail service. And so they came – the rich, the poor, prospectors and settlers – sailing up the pristine waterways on ships that were themselves works of art. The sternwheelers were the bearers of our destiny.

You’ll find cross-country skiing and snowshoeing smack dab in Kaslo’s back yard. The True Blue recreation area has many kilometres of marked trails – woodland paths and gentle grades as well as some good climbs and swift flying slopes if you are on skis. These are multi-purpose trails, so you may encounter snowmobiles (though rarely) but there are just as many trails that are perfect for snowshoeing as there are trails imprinted with skiers’ tracks. Also, no one minds if your dog runs alongside you. To get to this network of trails, head towards Kaslo’s air strip. A map of the True Blue trails is on the Kaslo Chamber website, www.kaslochamber.com or buy the little yellow trail map booklet at merchants downtown for only $2.

Now a designated National Historic Site and BC Landmark, the sternwheeler is closed for the winter, re-opening on Mothers Day. She is located at 324 Front Street, Kaslo. For more information see www.klhs.bc.ca or phone/fax 250-353-2525.

Kaslo also has a Nordic recreation area on the flanks of Mt Buchanan, known locally as “Bucky.” To access these groomed trails, drive 6.5 kms west of Kaslo on the highway to New Denver and park in the pullout. From the parking lot the trail goes south and has a 5.5% grade for 1.1 kms to the equipment shed. Bucky Cabin is about a 7.5 km ski further along; a good chunk of that trail has a 10% slope, so you’ll be really glad to see the cosily appointed cabin with wood stove, mats and benches – plus a terrific view across the valley. Trail grooming extends another 2 kms past the cabin. If you’re skiing with your dog, you are asked to take the track to the north of the equipment shed.

Kaslo Area Community Complex The Kaslo Complex is home to the hockey and curling rinks. The Arena offers public skating, Fridays 7 - 9 pm and Sundays 2 - 4 pm; Drop-in co-ed/beginner hockey is Mondays, 6:30 - 8 pm; Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 there is an all levels hockey development called Skills & Drills. A reasonable fees is charged for each of these ice times. For rates and private rental information visit kasloarena.ca or email HockeyInKaslo75@yahoo.ca or call 250-353-2855.

For more information go to the website of the Kaslo Outdoor Recreation Society, www.korsbc.blogspot.ca for maps, and dates for coming events such as moonlight skis, chili nights, Valentine’s Day chocolate fondue, Jackrabbits ski program and the annual 30 km skiathon.

The curling Club offers open drop-in curling Tuesday and Thursday 1-3 pm. They can be reached at kaslocurling@ gmail.com or call 250-353-2929. Their schedules can be found at www.kaslocurling.com

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4 kms north of Ainsworth Hot Springs PO Box 1262, Ainsworth, BC V0G 1A0 250-353-7717 Fax 250-353-2004 Toll Free 1-877-353-7717 Email: woodburyresort@netidea.com www.woodburyresort.com

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Woodbury Woodbury’s fortune lies with its spectacular location on Kootenay Lake in the great outdoors. This four-season resort has everything you might want: chalets, RV camping, a convenience store, liquor agency, boat rentals, a pub and restaurant. Are you a sledder who loves the open backcountry? Make Woodbury Resort your base camp. The snow-covered access road to Kokanee Glacier Park and the Silver Spray cabin joins the highway right at Woodbury. Also, there is endless room for even the biggest of rigs to park and turn around with ease, right near your chalet. Woodbury is within the Nelson/Kaslo snowmobile zone, which is maintained by the Nelson Sno-Goers Snowmobile Club. The zone boasts unbeatable riding. Hundreds of miles of trails on old logging and mining roads are appealing to snowmobilers of all levels of experience. Get more information and trail passes from Woodbury Resort (250-353-7717) or online at www.nelsonsno-goers.webs.com or www.thebetties.ca After a day’s riding or skiing, head to JB’s Pub & Restaurant for great fish and chips and a beverage to warm up. Rather be fishing? Some say it is at its best in he winter. There is a full service marina at Woodbury resort with a fuel dock, cleaning station with potable water, launch and moorage. If you don’t have your own boat you can rent one. The Boat House is open 8 am to 4 pm in the winter, there are 5 different boats to choose from and no boat licence is required.

What does your best day ever look like? Stellar Heli Skiing Photo: Nick Diamond www.nickdiamondphotography.ca

The Best Day Ever Stellar HeliSkiing provides access to over 80,000 acres of untouched terrain in the epic Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges in the Kootenays. With over 18 metres of snow every winter at the higher elevations you’ll be skiing open bowls, craggy alpine peaks, and steep forests; all your powder dreams will be satisfied. Visit Stellar’s website for details on packages offered. www.stellarheliskiing.com

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Heli/Cat/Backcountry Skiing If playing in the deep powder of the backcountry is your passion, there are several options for heli-skiing or snow cat skiing which you might want to check out. After all, commercial heli and snow cat skiing operations originated here on Kootenay Lake! To find out more about Mount Carlyle Lodge, Selkirk Snowcat Skiing, Retallack, Stellar Heliskiing, White Grizzly Cat Skiing and more go to www.visitkaslo.com/ recreation-events/winter-sports/

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Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort

When winter starts to bite, come here. Check in at the comfortable Ainsworth Motel or the Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort. Come to immerse yourself in the naturally warm, healing waters and to allow the power of nature to soothe your body and soul. Since time immemorial, the Ktunaxa people (pronounced tuhnah-ha) have valued the springs as a place for healing. After battle, warriors would come to soak in the spirit waters (nupika wu’u), easing their heart and limbs back from injury and strain through to strength once again. The source of the springs lies above, in the Cody Caves area. The water works its way down through porous calcareous rock to flow through to the pools below, renewing the water naturally approximately six times a day.

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Today, the site of the ancient hot springs is home to the Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort. In a pleasing circularity, the resort is now owned and operated by the Lower Kootenay Band. They are proud to bring a unique First Nations warmth to the hospitality you will experience when you stay at the resort. Staying at the hotel means you have exclusive use of the healing waters in the mornings before 10 am. Float in the steaming open-air pool, then wade into the horseshoeshaped cave, where the darkness, the mineral deposits and the humidity all combine to offer an exhilarating experience. At the Ktunaxa Grill enjoy indigenous inspired cuisine prepared by Chef Aaron Day. You’ll enjoy a meal that’s creative, healthy, non-gmo, hormone and antibiotic-free.

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Balfour Balfour lies on the western shore of Kootenay Lake, just as the lake’s west arm splits off from the main body of the lake to flow through the narrows. (The water once again becomes the Kootenay River, southwest of Balfour, past Nelson near Taghum.) Stroll down to the sandy beach by the ferry landing for wonderful views of the Purcell Mountains. The hemlock/fir/cedar forests on the lower slopes reflect greenly in the water, even in the winter, since the swiftly flowing channel never freezes. If you’re coming to Balfour via the longest free ferry ride in the world, aboard the Osprey 2000, the Selkirks are the mountain range that dominates the western view. There are plenty of ways to enjoy a bracing winter’s day in and near Balfour, but the best part of your day might be the warm-up, after it gets dark outside and you are indoors, telling stories by the fireside at the pub.

Cruise Kootenay Lake From west to east and east to west, 10 times each day, the MV Osprey will ferry you and your vehicle safely across Kootenay Lake. It is the longest free ferry ride in the world and takes approximately 35 minutes. Think of it as a winter cruise in the Kootenays! On the other side of the lake from Balfour, Pilot Bay Provincial Park is a 10 minute drive. Hike up to the old lighthouse. From there you can see south, north and west – really the best view of Kootenay Lake. Enjoy a burger or a bowl of soup on the ferry when you make your way back to Balfour. Or… Spend a leisurely morning, enjoy breakfast at Holly’s, feed the ducks… Then go for a swift crosscountry ski on the Balfour Golf Course until your cheeks are red and your hair is a tangled mess. Afterwards, pamper your face and body at the spa at Kootenay Lakeview. Resort. A Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage sounds like the perfect end to a winter’s day

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New Year’s Day Derby How do you celebrate the dawn of a new year? If you live in Balfour, you live in a community where getting out fishing on the lake seems like the natural way to greet the new year. Casting your line and enjoying the company of family, friends and your neighbours, maybe musing about the future and the past – this little local derby has all the anticipation and nostalgia that seem to suit this holiday. The New Year’s Day derby in Balfour is just for fun. Whether you’re a local or are visiting the area, you are welcome to join in! Register at Gill and Gift (right at the ferry landing) and throw $20 in the hat. The pot is split between the longest Dolly and the longest rainbow.

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Nestled along the shores of Kootenay Lake, Balfour is a small but vibrant community, offering multitudes of opportunity for the avid hiker, biker, golfer, boater and fisherman. Please contact us for more information: Balfour & District Business & Historic Association contact.balfourcanada@gmail.com www.balfourcanada.ca 2017/18 GO & DO Winter 47

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reward of a typical February day fishing. Trolling with flashers and Gibbs Delta G-Force spoons seem to be what’s effective.

Fishing is at its best on Kootenay Lake in fall and winter. What’s the catch? Some of the biggest rainbow trout, the Gerrard rainbows, which reach phenomenal sizes of over 20 lbs, as well as Dolly Varden (bull trout) and kokanee, a landlocked salmon. The main body of Kootenay Lake was slower fishing than normal. Although, the cooler water temperatures usually slow things down for February and March. We did about a dozen trips throughout the month and had some mixed results.

“Lots of nice kokanee being caught on the weekends down in the lower west arm, and some pretty nice bull trout being caught throughout the arm. Our biggest bull lately was a fat 14 pounder. But most fish averaged between 5 – 10 lbs. Looking forward to the weather finally starting to warm up and hopefully the fish will follow suit.” Kerry Reed, March 2017 Check out Kerry’s blog for Kootenay Lake specific information and videos too.

Last winter was unusually cold for long spells, but even still, most days yielded a couple of fish for the brave souls who will fish at any time. At that time of year, slow trolling is key. Rainbows from 2 – 4 lbs and Bull Trout from 3 – 14 lbs are the

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Winter Pass Closures

Holly’s Diner

Great Home Cooking

When Kootenay Pass closes due to avalanche conditions, the MV Osprey ferry will run 24 hours until the pass reopens. Usually, if the road is closed, it is a scheduled closure for avalanche risk mitigation. To find out when the scheduled closures begin and end, and which sections of your route are affected check www.DriveBC.ca Another very handy feature of this provincial website are the webcams. There are over thirty webcams in the West Kootenay, and the images you can see on the DriveBC site get updated at least twice an hour. In the winter, it is nice to know in advance the weather and road conditions you will be encountering on your journey.

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Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort pg 46 Fresh, local indigenous-inspired cuisine. Located 45 minutes north of Nelson, open year round from 7:30am to 9:30pm. Reservations recommended. 250-229-4212 or 1-800-668-1171.

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JB’S RESTAURANT & PUB pg 44 Great value, great staff, great food and drinks – that’s what the Kootenays’ longest running one owner pub and restaurant is about. A local and visitor favourite since 1982, JB’s (Jones Boys’) does it right. On Highway 31 only 5 minutes north of Ainsworth Hot Springs and 15 minutes south of Kaslo. It’s worth the drive. Off sales beer and wine, and food to go. Stop in and yack or have a game of pool with the Woodbury locals! Open 3–9pm Thursday through Sunday all winter. Free WiFi. 250353-7716 or 250-353-7717 (days).

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Chances Castlegar

B’s Public House, located in Chances Castlegar, is one of Castlegar’s newest places to wine and dine. They offer a full service restaurant and lounge with the biggest screen in the Kootenays to watch your favourite games. Enjoy the pub style atmosphere and the full menu, ranging from unbeatable wings to steak dinners. B’s Public House also offers a full banquet facility and nothing beats a prime rib buffet prepared by their Chef and his team. B’s is open 7 days a week starting at 11am, and is located in Chances Community Centre next to the Castlegar Airport. Hope to see you soon!

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WANDERING GREEK OVEN RESTAURANT pg 36

Not all those who wander are lost… The Wandering Greek Oven Restaurant is an independently owned and operated family-style restaurant that serves authentic and flavourful Greek cuisine. The food is inspired from cuisines that the new owners have discovered while wandering across the globe, all of which are cooked with love by the owner/ Greek chef, and served by an attentive and friendly staff. They take great care to produce consistently delicious selections with fresh ingredients and award-winning homemade recipes Come try out the new dinner, pizza and lunch menus! Serving Castlegar with delivery and pickup options. Open Tuesday through Saturday 11:30am–8:30pm. 400 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, 250-365-2311.

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Dine in the family friendly pub (minors are allowed in the Pub until 9pm with a parent or guardian) or on the covered patio with its breathtaking view of Kootenay Lake. Enjoy one of twelve craft beers on tap, or try one of the many great dishes from their extensive menu. 430 Front Street. 250-353-7714. www.kaslohotel.com.

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THE TREEHOUSE RESTAURANT pg 42 Located on Front Street in Kaslo, the Treehouse Restaurant is known far and wide for their Eggs Benedict, omelettes and breakfast bowls, as well as their daily morning specials. The extensive menu includes great vegetarian fare, plus burgers, chicken, nachos, burritos, steaks, wraps and so much more! All with generous portions and priced to please. Choose from a large selection of homemade desserts. Treat the whole family. Open daily at 6:30am, fully licensed. 419 Front Street. 250-353-2955. Menu online at www.kaslotreehouse.com

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KINGFISHER RESTAURANT pg 38

Halcyon Hot Springs Resort Enjoy dining at Halcyon Hot Springs Village and Spa. The talented culinary team welcome you to the Kingfisher Restaurant. The setting is spectacular, overlooking the lake and mountains. The Kingfisher is known for its excellent food and great service, a wine list featuring local and international wines, and a wonderful selection of beverages. Dress up or down and relax in the fireside lounge, or reserve the private dining room for your group. Open daily. 1-888-689-4699.

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Left Coast Inland Cuisine.

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Fresh seasonal fare paired with a remarkable wine list. Small, intimate, cosmopolitan, funky – a microcosm of Nelson itself. Supporting local farmers since 1995 and winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Enjoy nightly Blackboard Specials – appies, small plates and main dishes. Located in a handsome heritage cottage a bit off the beaten path between Baker and Victoria Street. A bit tricky to find but well worth the effort. Busy, so reservations are a good idea. Open nightly at 5pm, 620 Herridge Lane, Nelson. 250352-0101. www.allseasonscafe.com

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Located in the Best Western Baker Street Inn & Convention Centre. Enjoy family dining at its best for breakfast and lunch. The Baker Street Grill features signature rotisserie chicken and ribs as well as fire grilled steaks, monthly seafood specials and a top notch Sunda Brunch Buffet. Full senior and kids menus are available. 153 Baker Street, Nelson. 250-352-3525.

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Featuring locally sourced, sustainable to-go foods, at Farm Fresh Café build your own plate or choose from the chef’s menu with soups, salads, wraps, bowls, smoothies, and more. The ideal place to grab a quick, healthy bite before heading out for an all-day adventure. Open for breakfast and lunch only. 198 Baker Street, Nelson. 778-463-0700.

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EMPIRE COFFEE pg 16 The Adventure Hotel Welcome to Empire Coffee, Nelson’s only third wave coffee house serving Direct Trade coffee from Stumptown Coffee Roasters and pour-over organic teas. Fresh baking and sandwiches are made in house daily. Come enjoy the unique solarium seating in the sun and warmth with friends. Located next to The Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Street, Nelson. Open 6am weekdays, and 7am on weekends and holidays. 250-352-7211.

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Looking for a dash of sophistication with a twist of good taste? Some spectacularly delicious food and drink to wash it all down? Find it all at the Falls Music Lounge, Nelson’s newest dining experience. Choose one of our hearth baked pizzas, or sustainably sourced meats cooked on our Josper Charcoal Grill. Cocktails are creative, the BC wine list deep, and there’s live music every night. 198 Baker Street, Nelson. 778-463-0700.

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THE LODGE AT ARROW LAKES Centrally located in downtown Nakusp, at 515 Broadway, the Lodge offers something for everyone. The Arrow Lake Tavern is renowned for its hearty pub fare. The dining room is perfect for families, serving everything from a quick bowl of homemade soup to a full menu offering fine dining and nightly specials in the evenings. Restaurant open daily Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday 7am to 9pm. Pub open daily 11am to 12am. Phone 250265-3618.

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Specializing in authentic Mexican street food, Cantina del Centro captures the essence and flavours of traditional Mexican cuisine. Offering delicious dishes from across Mexico’s varied culinary landscape, including tacos, tortas, tostadas, ceviches, soups and desserts. Explore the extensive Tequila and Mescal menu with over 60 varieties! Open for lunch, dinner and late night taco window. Join friends this winter for a refreshing cerveza, a signature margarita and an unforgettable experience! Follow Cantina del Centro on Facebook or on the web at www.cantinadelcentro. ca 561 Baker Street, Nelson. 250352-3737.

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The nostalgic Hume Hotel & Spa features three venues for your dining pleasure – The Library Lounge, The General Store Family Restaurant and Mike’s Place Pub. The General Store Family Restaurant offers full food and beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The General Store Sunday Brunch, served from 11am to 2pm, is a favourite amongst locals and visitors. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after 5pm come for the famous Hume Hotel Weekend Prime Rib. The intimate, fireside Library Lounge offers up nightly live jazz from 6–10pm while Mike’s Place Pub offers up a wide array of delicious, local organic craft beer. All major credit cards accepted. Located on the corner of Ward and Vernon Streets, Nelson. 250-352-5331.

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ITZA RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA pg 15 Indulge in the flavours of Itza’s fresh handmade pastas or savour the taste of their national and international award winning pizzas. Explore Itza’s unique and contemporary culinary offerings. Itza is happy to satisfy your palate with a select list of Italian wines and BC VQA plus 6 taps of BC craft beers. Or how about a refreshing classic martini? All hungry people are welcome to enjoy the relaxed ambience, or grab it and go. Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday 11:30am to 2:30pm. Dinner Tuesday to Saturday 4:30pm till late, Sunday 4:30 to 8:30pm. Downtown Nelson at 413 Hall Street. Reservations recommended. 250-352-3573.

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Enjoy a casual, fun atmosphere and consistently excellent food, with menu items for everyone including roast leg of lamb, souvlaki, sirloin steaks, gourmet burgers, melts, wraps, a fabulous kids’ menu and homemade English style fish and hand cut chips. Also offering homemade desserts such as baklava and double baked cheesecakes, plus after dinner specialty coffees. Main Street Diner is open daily at 11am for lunch and dinner. 616 Baker Street, Nelson. 250354-4848. Fully licensed.

MAX & IRMA’S KITCHEN pg 23 Max & Irma’s Kitchen offers you the very best for lunch and dinner. All meals are prepared fresh and cooked in Max & Irma’s own wood fired oven – a time honoured method of cooking that imparts a unique flavour like no other cooking style. Every Monday is Ethnic Night! Definitely described as the dining destination spot in the Kootenays… come and experience Max & Irma’s for yourself!! 515 Kootenay Street, Nelson. 250-3522332. Major credit cards accepted. www.maxandirmasrestaurant.com

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The Adventure Hotel Louie’s Steakhouse offers a distinctly metropolitan culinary experience in Nelson’s historic, bustling downtown. Whether it’s an intimate evening for two or a casual gathering amongst friends, Louie’s Steakhouse & Lounge is sure to provide an experience you won’t soon forget. Specializing in signature steaks, specialty pastas, rustic thin crust pizza, and FRESH seafood, Louie’s Steakhouse offers the finest quality food and exemplary service in an atmosphere of abundant comfort. Located in The Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Street. 250-352-5570.

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An Indian Treat Spice Affair showcases the finest in Indian cuisine, creating delicious meals for you with fresh organic vegetables, meat and seafood sourced locally. Drop by soon for an exceptional dining experience. You will love the All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, Organic Juice Bar and smoothies, vegan menu too. Open for lunch and dinner from 11am. Dine in or take out. Closed Sundays. 660 Baker Street, Nelson. 778-463-1096. www.spiceaffairbc.com

REL-ISH BISTRO pg 25

At Rel-ish, Chef Trevor Ditzel and his staff offer their patrons a divine mix of nouveau flavours and tried-and-true favourites from your past. This is the place where hipster style blends with a sincere love of cooking from the heart. From appetizers to desserts, Rel-ish delights the palates of the young and old, the trendy and traditional. Licensed. Open from 11am until late. 301 Baker Street, Nelson. 250-352-5232

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The Adventure Hotel The Uptown Sports Bar is a premium gastropub and Nelson’s sports headquarters. With FRESH local food made in house by their award winning chef, great music and the friendliest staff in town, it truly is “the place to be… and be seen.” Come as you are. The welcoming atmosphere is created by the great team, urban art deco design, great music and dozens of flat screens. The Uptown Sports Bar is the perfect place to meet associates for lunch, celebrate a special occasion or gather your friends for the game. Open 7 days a week at 11am. Located in The Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Street, 250-352-2715.

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The Kootenay Co-op’s award-winning restaurant is the perfect spot to fuel up for your next adventure. Everything we serve is bursting with certifiedorganic healthy ingredients, including our hot bar, salad bar, bowls and wraps, flatbreads, sandwiches and salads. Grab a fresh smoothie or espresso drink to complement your meal, and don’t forget to save room for cake. Best of all, the Kootenay Co-op is member-owned! 777 Baker Street, Nelson. 250-354-4077 www. kootenay.coop

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YUM SON Viet-Modern pg 23 New to the Nelson dining scene, Yum Son Viet-Modern blends Vietnamese and French cuisine, set in a casual fine-dining atmosphere. Local Chef Amanda Skidmore, highlights a true taste of Vietnam – offering a wide variety of traditional Vietnamese specialities, such as Banh Mi sandwiches, Pho soups, steamed buns, spring rolls, noodle bowls and more. The Yum Son dinner menu features many unique main dishes such as lacquered quail, shaking beef, Cha Ca sablefish and tamari sesame duck, just to name a few. There are several options available for family-style dining, including the choice to embark on a culinary journey in which Chef Amanda presents you with a variety of her favourite dishes, sure to satisfy any foodie! Thinking cocktails? Get ready for delicious, hand-crafted libations showcasing Asian ingredients and flavours, and an interesting spin on the traditional. Yum Son also offers a full wine list, Vietnamese iced coffees, organic fair-trade teas, and several thirst-quenching virgin beverages. Open daily for lunch and dinner as well as all-day take away. Follow Yum Son Viet-Modern on the web at www.yumson.ca and like them on Facebook/YumSonVietmodern. 522 Victoria Street, Nelson. 778-463-2234.

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BENEDICT’S STEAKHOUSE & TUNNEL PUB pg 33 Tantalize your taste buds with Benedict’s signature slow roasted prime rib, flame broiled steaks, homemade burgers, soups and salads. Daily food & drink specials complement their extensive menu where you’ll find all your favourites plus Benedict’s unique take on the classics. Whether you’re looking for casual fine dining or a relaxing pub atmosphere, Benedict’s has you covered! Happy Hour in the pub, Monday through Saturday, 1–5:30pm. Reservations 250-368-3360 or online at www.benedictssteakhouse.ca. 3 Schofield Highway, Trail. “Give Us A Try... Your Mouth Will Love It!”

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FOXY’S FINE FOOD & DRINKS pg 32 Discover the city’s premier casual fine dining destination in the award winning Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel. Foxy’s offers up delicious West Coast cuisine, great wines, contemporary cocktails, lavish décor and legendary service. Half Off Happy Hour. Come in for Ladies’ Night on Wednesdays: Foxy ladies drink for $3! Finish off your work week with Foxy Friday’s Famous $5 Features. Foxy Families: minors accompanied by a parent or guardian permitted until 9pm. For reservations call 250-368-3355.

Trail COLANDER pg 31 The Colander Restaurant is a family restaurant specializing in great Italian food. Lots to eat, served family style, at reasonable prices – The Colander has become known as “The Trail Tradition.” The Colander special includes: salad, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken and jojo potatoes, and a dinner roll. Or you can choose from a variety of other Italian favourites. Visa and MasterCard accepted. 1475 Cedar Avenue Trail. Phone 250-3641816. Now available at Waneta Plaza – The Colander Express with pasta and more. See page 14 .

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