AQUA PURE Services

Provides bottled water and UV water purification systems for home and business.

Barb Reid - Century 21 Veitch Realty - Creston

Your Kootenay Lake Specialist

Barb Reid specializes in RECREATIONAL and RESIDENTIAL properties along the east shore of Kootenay Lake. As an experienced and successful Realtor in the area, she is well versed on the issues related to these unusual rural properties.

As well as working along the lake, Barb also lives and plays here. Being a local resident provides Barb with a unique perspective and knowledge which has proven to be of value to her clients. Whether you are buying or selling, first speak to the person who knows, give Barb a call.

                     www.kootenaylakeforsale.ca

Barefoot Handweaving

Handweaving Studio/Gallery

Black Salt Cafe

Colorful art-filled café with a spacious garden patio. Fresh unique soups & salads, paninis, eclectic fusion dinner entrees, discerning wine & beer menu. Fine organic espresso, exotic desserts & iced teas. Open 10 am Jul – Oct. Fully Licensed

Bob's Bar & Grill

Located in the quaint village of Riondel, Bob’s Bar & Grill is your friendly neighborhood pub.  Featuring displays of local artwork and weekly Jazz/Dixieland/Big Band/Blues music by local musicians. Welcoming staff, bar cuisine plus fabulous homemade pizzas, pastas, soups and daily specials. Play pool or watch the game on the big screen. The comfortable atmosphere and friendly locals makes it the perfect place to relax, chat and have fun.

Pub Hours:
Summer Season (May-October)  Daily 11am-midnight
Winter Season (November-April) 3pm-11pm Closed Monday & Tuesday

Restaurant open upon request. Take-out available.

Sit Long, Talk Much, Laugh Often, Eat Well

Boccalino Restaurant & Motel

 Fine Dining Restaurant. Open for dinner from 5-10 PM, summer only (Thursday closed). Wood-fired oven pizza to eat in or take out. Homemade desserts and ice creams. Saturday is local's night with live entertainment on spacious covered deck. Reservations required. Situated in Kootenay bay and close to free ferry, golf course, beach, hiking trails and artisan circle.

Also have 6 sunny European-style motel rooms available with jacuzzi tubs or electric fireplaces, fridge coffe maker and satellite TV.  In addition, we have 4 self-contained fully furnished cabins. 

Boker Woodworking

Boker Woodworking

Breathless Glass

Re-awaken wonderment as we breathe life into molten glass.

Columbia Basin Trust

The Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations.

The CBT manages its hydropower assets for the ongoing economic, environmental and social benefit of the region, without relieving governments of any obligations in the region.

445-13th Ave, Suite 300
Castlegar, BC V1N 1G1

Crawford Bay Elementary & Secondary School

Local elementary & secondary school (kindergarten to grade 12) serving the East Shore of Kootenay lake from Boswell to Riondel.

Current principal is Mr. Dan Rude.

Crawford Bay Store

Your friendly grocery store, open 7 days a week. We also carry sundries, beer, wine & liquor.  Case lots & special orders available.  Located at 16050 Hwy 3A in Crawford Bay.

Winter Hours: Monday-Saturday 9-6  Sunday 10-5           Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday 9-7  Sunday 10-5    

Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area

A 17,000-hectare wetland, home to over 280 species of birds, 57 species of mammals and 29 species of fish, reptiles and amphibians. Established in 1968, the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (CVWMA) is the first and largest management area in the province of BC, the habitat forming a valuable link in a chain of wetlands stretching from the Arctic Ocean to California, and is designated a wetland of international significance (Ramsar site), and federally recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). Easy, 24/7 access to over 32 kilometers of dyke trails allows you a chance to view wildlife. Hiking, biking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, photography, canoeing, kayaking and fishing are just some of the ways to enjoy the area. Climb the viewing tower along the boardwalk trail for breathtaking view of the valley. In the colder months, cross country skiing, skating and ice fishing will keep you busy. The Interpretive Centre is located approximately 11 km. west of Creston on Highway 3.

(250) 402-6900 Administration Buildling

Custom Boat Tops

Complete custom boat tops and boat covers designed and manufactured from frames to canvas. Repairs, windows/zippers/fastener replacements, re-sew, tube bending, and more. Seat covers for marine, snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles and industrial equipment. Hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. 5638 Elsie Holmes Road, Wynndel, BC

Destiny Bay Resort

Get away from it all - just get spoiled! Exclusively private lakefront property with awe-inspiring panoramic lake/mountain views from all accommodations. Unique sodroofed cottages. Rates include accommodation, four-course gourmet dinner and breakfast buffet for two. Romantic, couple oriented with private beach, sauna, paddleboats and canoes. For that special dinner, birthday, anniversary or any occasion make your reservations early.

East Shore Charters

Fireworks Copper & Glass

At Fireworks, glass powders are fired at 1600 degrees F to create glorious coloured designs on copper.  Beautify yourself with beautiful one-of-a-kind earrings and buttons, or take home Kootenay memories in the form of unique light switch plates or wall ornaments.

GRS (Glen Strom)

Excavation services, sand, gravel and rock.

15660 Fish Hawk Bay Road, Crawford Bay.

Garden Hoe Farms

We grow a wide variety of wholesome and delicious vegetables...come see us for all your vegetable and canning needs.  Please pre-order for fall canning.

In the spring, we offer an eclectic selection of plants grown from seed...flowers, vegetables, perennials and baskets.

Located on Lower Wynndel Road, near Duck Lake Road.

Glass House

Gray Creek Store

The Chainsaw and Woodstove Capital of the Kootenays as well as the hardware & home improvement centre of the East Shore.  We also carry hunting & fishing licenses & equipment, as well as propane, groceries, clothing & sundries.  Sharpening services available.

Open 9 - 7, seven days a week.

Howlin' Dan & the Riondelics

Funky blues band or solo entertainer with original songs & covers; sing-alongs.

Inner Garden Cottage Getaway & Health Spa

Enjoy our spa facilities and services - become relaxed, self confident, emotionally free, spiritually free, stress free, pain free, & healthy!
Ernie Toupin, certified Reflexologist and Reiki Master

Visit our beautiful cottage at Kootenay Lake in Canada's westernmost province of BC. The use of the Sauna and bath house are included with rental, as well as all the free amenities that come in nature when you're on a lake as big as this one.

Kokanee Springs Golf Resort

Kootenay Candles

Exquisite hand-crafted beeswax candles - visit our studio in Creston to see how we make them. 

Kootenay Forge

Watch our blacksmiths forge hot iron!

Lakeview Store & Campground

General store and Liquor Agency.

Light Mountain Photography

Gelatin-silver large format fine art photography.
Custom film developing and printing on gelatin-silver photographic paper.
Black and white,color and slides. Darkroom instruction, large format apprenticeship.

Markcare Kabin Keeper

MARKCARE KABIN KEEPERS
Property Care and Maintenance
We specialize in surveillance, maintenance and cleaning.  References available upon request. Inquire about other services provided.

Mark and Carolyn Kenny
3378 Crestview Road
Creston, BC V0B 1G2

Medical Intuitive Practitioner - Beth Penny

Natural Enquiry
Unexpressed emotions stay hidden in the energy body. These emotions manifest as our unique inner truth. This form of congested energy is likely to affect one's life force and physical health over time. Being open to explore the meaning behind physical pain is critical for healing and growth as a human being. Open yourself to this Natural Enquiry, by having the courage to request a Medical Intuitive Assessment. Learn more about your self and what is invisible
Phone: 250-223-8298
Email: info@naturalenquiry.com
Web site: http://www.naturalenquiry.com

Mountain Shores

Mountain Shores is developing recreational and vacation properties at a glorious site in Boswell. 

Currently 21 of the 28 lake & mountain view lots remain, ranging in size from 0.6 to 2.5 acres.  They are all fully serviced freehold lots.  The first 14 sold come with a leased boat slip on beautiful Kootenay Lake. 

Contact Lynda Davidson, Project Manager; Site 9, Box 6, RR1; Hwy 3A; Boswell, BC V0B 1A0

Mugwumps Country Store

Nelson & District Credit Union

Logically. Locally. Serving the East Shore community since 1954.

Office hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:00am to 4:30pm      Saturday 9:00 am to 12:30pm.                                            24 hour Automated Banking Machine.

16030 Hwy. 3A, Crawford Bay

New 2U

Second hand store serving the Kootenay Lake area, located in Crawford Bay.

Newkey's Place

A village sports pub with a great atmosphere and excellent food. Outdoor deck. Karaoke, large screen TV. Open year-round 7 days a week from 10am - 1am.

In the summer, Maxx & Nambi's family restaurant is open from 8am-3pm.  Enjoy a meal inside or on the deck.

RV park behind restaurant.

North Woven Broom

Watch traditional handcrafted brooms being made and see a variety of styles that are functional as well as beautiful.

Original Art - Beth Penny

Natural Enquiry

Multi Media Art is on display at Kootenay Lake "Cottage in the Woods" Rentals: air-dancers, lawn sculpture, acrylics, watercolor, conte' drawings and photography. Arrowsmith Gallery in Boswell exhibits Beth's sculptures and original works from other local artists. Stop in to the Gallery or phone us for an appointment and we will be happy to show you around. Arrowsmith Gallery Information

Pilot Bay Resort & Charters

Rental accommodation and fishing charters

R&R Repairs

Satellite TV sales & installation, security systems & appliance repair.

Riondel Golf Course

This immaculately maintained 9-hole executive course is a relaxing 1800 yard course, where you can enjoy snow capped mountain peeks, wildlife, and glimpses of the lake.

Riondel Market

General store carrying groceries, beer, wine and liquor, as well as sundries.  Also full service post office.

Winter hours: 9-6 Monday through Saturday, Sundays 10-5.  Summer hours: 9-8 seven days a week.

1504 Eastman Avenue

Riondel Parks

Rockwood Cafe

People come from Alberta for our delicious authentic Chinese food, great pizza and fabulous burgers!   We use only transfat-free oil for our cooking.  We are licensed, with a lovely covered deck.  Takeout available. Smorgasbord on Sunday evenings from June through August.

On Hwy 3A between Crawford Bay and Gray Creek.

Sacred Journey Gallery

Spectrum Geo Services Ltd.

Land Development Design; Subdivision Applications; Topographic and Features Mapping; Boundary and Site Surveying.

Steel Wheels

Licensed septic field specialist and general excavations works.

Sun Life Financial Advisor

Personal and Commercial financial advice by professionals. 

Sunny Woods Farm Garden Centre

Farm fresh fruit and veggies, pet food and supplies, wine making supplies, all your garden supplies, bedding plants, trees, shrubs, pots, planters and great service.

The East Shore Mainstreet

The East Shore Mainstreet is a monthly publication for the benefit of the residents of the East Shore of Kootenay Lake.

Ingrid Zaiss Baetzel, Editor.

The Purple Door

Unique hand sculpted Wizards, Fine Jewelry and Gifts and a varied selection of dresses and womens ware. Come and experience a different and magical kind of shopping.

10-5, 7 days a week from May till Nov.

The Tipi Camp Nature Retreat

Nestled on a bay in a remote part of Pilot Peninsula, the Tipi Camp looks down beautiful Kootenay Lake for forty miles.  Three large tipis, an outdoor kitchen, water taxi and friendly staff stand ready to care for your group of 12-20.
Enjoy the majestic scenery and local history on our Boat Tours.

Yasodhara Ashram

Yoga Retreat & Study Centre. Browse our bookstore for world music CD’s, yoga and metaphysical books, jewellery & gifts. Open daily from 9:30 to 6:00. Closed at lunch.
For list of Retreats & Intensives visit www.yasodhara.org.
Day visitors welcome.