Getting here from the Spokane Airport

Spokane International Airport is located 250km south of Nelson and services a variety of airlines with daily flights to most major US cities. Driving from Spokane airport to Nelson takes approximately 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on driving conditions, route, and border crossing times.

 

Kootenay Charters offers a 27-person shuttle every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from December 20, 2025 - March 21, 2026 (excludes Christmas and New Year's Day).

BONUS EARLY & LATE SEASON DATES

This season, Kootenay Charters is offering additional service on select dates in December 2025 and March/April 2026.

Additional Early Season Dates:

  • Saturday, December 13, 2025
  • Monday, December 15, 2025
  • Thursday, December 18, 2025

Additional Late Season Dates:

  • ​Monday, March 23, 2026
  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • Friday, March 27, 2026
  • Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Monday, March 30, 2026
  • Wednesday, April 1, 2026
  • Friday, April 3, 2026
  • Saturday, April 4, 2026
  • Monday, April 6, 2026

Kootenay Charter Winter 2025/26 Schedule

Departing From NelsonTime
NELSON - PRESTIGE LAKESIDE RESORT6:00 am
NELSON - HUME HOTEL6:10 am
NELSON - BEST WESTERN PLUS BAKER STREET INN6:20 am
CASTLEGAR - A&W7:10 am
TRAIL - A&W7:40 am
ROSSLAND - PRESTIGE MOUNTAIN RESORT7:55 am
RED MOUNTAIN RESORT8:10 am
APPROXIMATE ARRIVAL AT SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT11:00 am - 11:30 am
Departing From SpokaneTime
SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT2:30 pm
ROSSLAND PRESTIGE5:30 pm
APPROXIMATE ARRIVAL IN NELSON7:00 pm

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We have plenty of accommodation to choose from. Check out our 2025 Ski & Stay Packages for 20% off your Whitewater Ski Resort lift tickets.

You can also explore our full Hotel Packages and Activity Specials and start planning your epic ski vacation.

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