Winter Experiences

Wow & Pow

In Nelson & Kootenay Lake, the winter season delivers the WOW factor. There's brightly decorated historic main streets with galleries, artisans, theatres and boutique shops. Dozens of charming cafes, brewpubs and restaurants invite visitors to indulge in apres-ski all season long. A few restaurants in Nelson will have outdoor patios to give you a unique, Kootenay experience. Relaxing is also a valued activity in the region with yoga, spas and our famous Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort.

Check-in at one of our boutique hotels, motels and resorts all around Kootenay Lake. You'll find the perfect place to stay: safe, clean, quiet and private.

WOW Factor

The stillness of winter is punctuated by a flurry of outdoor activities throughout the Kootenay Lake region. Legendary POW makes Whitewater Ski Resort, cat & heli skiing, and ski touring areas a bucket list destination for skiers. Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in Nelson and Kaslo offers family friendly recreation, while indoor and outdoor skating rinks are ideal for a classic Canadian pastime.

Legendary POW

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Visit the Kootenay Calendar to stay up-to-date with events happening in our region.

If you're looking for some new things to experience, check out our Trip Ideas for families, adventure seekers, cultural explorers, and those looking to chill and relax. Download the Kootenay Lake Road Trip App for fun and informative self-guided tours. We hope you will stay inspired, add us to your bucket list and come find awesome all year round! #findingawesome

Whitewater Ski Resort

Just 25 minutes from downtown Nelson, Whitewater Ski Resort is a world-class ski destination that still enjoys a well-deserved laid back reputation.

Skiiers crouched down while a Stellar Heliskiing heli lands in the mountain near Kaslo, BC.

Cat and Heli Skiing

We are the Cat Ski Capitol, because of this well-designed terrain, precipitation, and temperatures, with more Cat Ski operations here than anywhere else in the world.