Your Nelson & Kootenay Lake Journey BeginsA real life choose your own adventure.

Imagine a place where every turn leads to a new adventure and hidden gems, within easy driving distance from the Okanagan, waiting for you to write your own story. 

What is your ideal Nelson & Kootenay Lake experience? 

Do you prefer gentle ski slopes and family fun, extreme adventure taking you to the highest peaks, or calm, quiet days fishing on the lake? Maybe you’d prefer a spa and hot spring pamper getaway, or to get social at unique microbreweries and enjoy a dynamic restaurant scene?

The choice is yours. In less than a minute you can take the quiz, discover which Nelson & Kootenay Lake Travel experience you’d love most, and enter to win it! 

One valid entry per week for five week contest period. Contest closes at 11:59pm April 7th and a winner will be announced April 9th. Contest rules apply. 

Take the Quiz to Enter

One lucky winner will choose from 5 prize packages:

Family Winter Fun

A cozy weekend filled with laughter, skiing, and shared meals.

Two nights at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in a Prestige Level Two Queen Lakeside Room

Four day passes to Whitewater Ski Resort

$100 Gift Card to Leo’s Pizza and Greek Taverna

$100 Gift Card to Wait’s on Nelson

Plus gift cards to other local shops

Total Approximate Value: $1,688

 

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Craft Brewery Weekend Hop

A flavourful quest through the region’s local watering holes, with the Hume Hotel as your homebase.

 

Two nights at the Hume Hotel in the Barristers Suite

$50 gift cards to 8 different local breweries and pubs to really get a good taste

Two adult tickets to the Civic Theatre

Plus other local shopping gift cards

Total Value: $1,628

 

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Extreme Winter Adventure

A tale of adrenaline at The Savoy Hotel, with backcountry exploits and tales of the slopes.

 

Two Nights at the Savoy Hotel - Two Twin Rooms

Four day passes to Whitewater Ski Resort

$100 Gift Card to Coal Oil Johnny’s Pub

$100 Gift Card to Red Light Ramen

$100 Gift Card to The Royal

$150 Gift Card to Tribute Boardshop

Total Approximate Value: $1,658

 

 

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Culinary and Spa Getaway

A journey of relaxation and indulgence, featuring Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort and culinary delights in Nelson where there are more restaurants per capita than anywhere else.

 

Two Nights at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort in a Premium Lakeview King Room + Hot Springs access 

Couples Massage & Sound - 1 hour 30 minutes at Himalaya Salt Cave in Nelson, BC

$200 Gift Card to Ktunaxa Grill at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort

$100 Gift Card to Oso Negro

$100 Gift Card to Sprout

Plus other local shopping gift cards

Total Value: $1,625

 

 

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Fishing Escape

An angler's dream at Kaslo Hotel and onboard with Reel Adventures where the lake holds a bounty of tranquility.

 

Two Nights at the Kaslo Hotel in a King Lake Side Room

Two person full day Kootenay Lake Fishing Trip with Reel Adventures

$200 gift card to The Waypoint Restaurant & Bar

$50 gift card to the Bluebelle Bistro

$50 gift card to Angry Hen Brewing

Plus other local shopping gift cards

Total Value: $1,650

 

 

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