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 Nelson | Time |
|---|---|
| NELSON - PRESTIGE LAKESIDE RESORT | 6:00 am |
| NELSON - HUME HOTEL | 6:10 am |
| NELSON - BEST WESTERN PLUS BAKER STREET INN | 6:20 am |
| CASTLEGAR - A&W | 7:10 am |
| TRAIL - A&W | 7:40 am |
| ROSSLAND - PRESTIGE MOUNTAIN RESORT | 7:55 am |
| RED MOUNTAIN RESORT | 8:10 am |
| APPROXIMATE ARRIVAL AT SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | 11:00 am - 11:30 am |
| Departing From Spokane | Time |
|---|---|
| SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | 2:30 pm |
| ROSSLAND PRESTIGE | 5:30 pm |
| APPROXIMATE ARRIVAL IN NELSON | 7:00 pm |
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.
The Region
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