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October News from the COTC Geotourism Council

Border Changes Effective October 1st Canada ends all border requirements including vaccination, testing and quarantine requirements, and will no longer require visitors register their trip in the ArriveCan app. However, the app will remain active and use will be optional.  No … Continue reading

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Who needs a fall getaway?

Have you visited our region? Let us know about your spring or summer visit and you’ll be entered to win accommodation and awesome local gifts! Capitol Theatre | Ekruise | Gerick Cycle & Ski | Kaslo Hotel | Nelson Olive Oil | Gill & Gift … Continue reading

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Travel tips for an awesome fall getaway

We Have Events! The new Kootenay Calendar showcases big annual events and daily happenings to ensure you don’t miss out on our original, inspiring local entertainment. EVENTS CALENDAR Self-Guided Experience We have the perfect experience you can do in the … Continue reading

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Around the Crown | June News from the COTC Geotourism Council

Crown of the Continent Field Experts & PartnersHello | Oki | kysuk kyikyut | way’ sl’axt As you know, parts of Montana have recently seen unprecedented flooding with catastrophic damage in and around the Yellowstone region.  Our hearts go out … Continue reading

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Ascend Quarterly Report – Summer Edition

College of the Rockies’ Quarterly Employment and Education Forecast Summer 2022 Edition: Business, Academics & Tourism Welcome to Ascend. Hello! Welcome to the summer edition of Ascend – our quarterly look at important labour market themes in our region. In … Continue reading

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$2.5M boost to Amplify BC supports economic recovery

As part of the government’s ongoing commitment to economic recovery for British Columbia’s Creative Industry sector, the Province is providing $2.5 million to support music companies and live music presenters through Amplify BC. This additional funding demonstrates government’s recognition of … Continue reading

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Alliance Mail / Federal Government announces Budget 2022

The day has finally come: my last newsletter. Practicality should always come before indulgence, so: the federal government announced the 2022 budget! We’ve got a breakdown of that below, plus info about new Metro Vancouver regional grant funding, the newly … Continue reading

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REMINDER: Call for Event Listings – Kootenay Festivals and Events Brochure 2022

REMINDER: Book your listing by April 18 Affordable advertising for your festival, online event, community event, exhibition, concert, workshop, concert or film series – from June 2022 through May 2023. 12,000 – 15,000 copies distributed throughout South Eastern BC $59 … Continue reading

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Call for Event Listings – Kootenay Festivals and Events Brochure 2022

Book your listing by April 18 Affordable advertising for your festival, online event, community event, exhibition, concert, workshop, concert or film series – from June 2022 through May 2023. 12,000 – 15,000 copies distributed throughout South Eastern BC $59 per … Continue reading

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Alliance Mail / Join us March 8 for a free info session on BC Community Gaming Grants!

Interesting and busy week at the BC Alliance. We’re helping Rainbow get settled in, helping Howard wrap up his interim duties, and I’ve been setting details into motion around my departure on April 1, and getting everything nice and squeaky … Continue reading

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We’re still awesome, all winter long.

It’s easy to relax in our region. Book a stay in Ainsworth Hot Springs or in the other quaint and quirky communities around Kootenay Lake. EPIC SNOW, AS ALWAYS, AT WH2O Whitewater Ski Resort is a mecca for people who … Continue reading

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Crown of the Continent Geotourism Announcement- November 2021

Crown of the Continent Field Experts & PartnersHello | Oki | kysuk kyikyut | way’ sl’axt Change is here. The air formally filled with light floral notes has transitioned into warm, comforting aromas of apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice. There’s an … Continue reading

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Talent Match Extended to 2022!

For immediate release: Museums, Arts, Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality (MATCH) organizations are getting more help to hire student talent via the Talent MATCH Program, which has been extended through the end of August 2022. With funding from the Ministry of … Continue reading

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A VERY Colourful Experience

Storytelling In Colour The Our Place video series embarks on a creative encounter with artist Damian John and his quest to create a kinder, more beautiful world inspired by his Indigenous influences. WATCH Trip Ideas Adventure, culture or chill, this … Continue reading

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Fairs, Festivals and Events Funding Program

New funding announcement launched today https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/economic-recovery/fairs-festivals-events-recovery-fund A couple of things to note: This is a program run by the tourism branch. Our job here is to raise awareness of the opportunity with our clients, particularly our festival clients. Early next … Continue reading

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We’re still awesome…come see for yourself

Finding Awesome, Again As borders start to open up and travellers start to spread their wings, we hope you can come enjoy our majestic mountains, fresh water lakes & rivers, recreational activities, local dining, shopping and artisans. There are travel … Continue reading

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NKL Tourism Members Update – July 2021

Putting Awesome Back Into The Arts As we begin to return to normal, it’s important we support those negatively impacted by the pandemic. To help our local artists, NKLT is offering TWO programs: Culture Cash vouchers and Arts Event Grants. Click here to learn … Continue reading

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It’s time to….celebrate tourism!

2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGM Details Local artists will be performing throughout the AGM, from start to finish, refreshing your memory of the talent we have across our region. JUNE 23, 2021 – 7PM We anticipate the “show” will be about 45 minutes. View … Continue reading

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Take A Refreshing Visual Journey – Our Place

Get Ready to Get Inspired! Travel may be limited, but our local photographers will take you on a visual journey unlike any other. ENJOY! Our April Photographer in Residence was Madeleine Gunette (see image above), and May is Jesse Schpakowski, … Continue reading

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Chamber Newsletter April 2021

Indoor Dining Restrictions Extended. Tougher travel restrictions announced Friday April 23rd Local Nelson and area food and beverage businesses are continuing to be resilient for adapting and pivoting. Under extremely trying circumstances.  A term that we are sure they are … Continue reading

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