What to do and see in Nelson, Kootenay Rockies: The Best Tours

Nelson Whitewater Rafting is the West Kootenays' premier rafting company. We provide transportation to and from Nelson and have two trips to choose from as well as paddleboard and kayak rentals on Kootenay Lake. 1: Facchina Rapids - fun for all ages 2: Scenic Float - beautiful and relaxing. Lake Rentals 1: Paddleboards 2: Kayaks 3: Canoes. Our guides are fun and experienced. Your safety is our #1 priority, and your fun a close 2nd.

Located on the shores of Kootenay Lake at the Nelson Airport, Kootenay Lake Aviation is open all year for your aviation needs. We offer scenic flights, air charters, and flight training.

Footsteps Eco Adventures offers superb alpine hiking adventures and beautiful mountain yoga hiking retreats. We are avaiable for custom tours and cater to family and youth educational camps

The coolest new activity in the Kootenays! Kokanee Mountain Zipline will provide customers with the incredible freedom of flight high above Kokanee Creek and a view of the variety of natural flora and fauna, while at the same time encouraging preservation of the area's significant natural resources and history. This 1.5-2 hour tour with two professional guides on six ziplines will take you up to 300ft off the ground, along 2400ft of the tree canopies. Enjoy a beautiful forest setting with the whole family... 50lbs minimum weight limit so the little folks can fly too! Our season runs from the beginning of May to the end of October. Open all holidays during the open season!

Kootenay Cycling Adventures offers fully supported and self supported cycling tours in BC's spectacular West Kootenays. With quiet roads, stunning mountain and lake views, charming small towns, and delicious fresh food, the area is a cyclist's paradise. We offer shuttle service, bike rentals, guiding support and take care of the logistics so that you can focus on the riding.

From powderhounds to forest surveyors, our helicopter fleet moves people and freight throughout the province. Located in Nelson, in the Kootenay Mountains of British Columbia, we know flying in high terrain. Since 1992, the best pilots, the best fleet and the best prices. Book a tour now!

We offer curated Ski and Snowboard package tours along the famous Powder Highway. Our staff will show you the best snow and secret 'locals only' stashes at each of the incredible resorts. Follow up the day's riding with amazing après including brewery tours, local dining and hot springs. Relax at boutique BnB's and let us drive you in comfort through the best ski towns in Western Canada.

Reel Adventures offers premiere fishing packages for some of the best fishing in the World! Offering Salmon & Halibut charters on the west coast of Vancouver Island, as well as Trophy Rainbow Trout & Bull Trout fishing in the interior lakes, and fantastic fly fishing and Walleye fishing on the Mighty Columbia River. So, no matter what you're looking for, we have an option for you. Year Round! Our waters include: Ucluelet BC offshore salmon fishing on the pacific ocean, Interior British Columbia on world famous Kootenay Lake, or the Mighty Columbia River, and a bunch of smaller lakes and streams in the interior. These trips are fully guided. We supply the boats, gear, and licensed guide for your trip. Our boats and guides are all Transport Canada certified and have years of experience. Come join us for an exciting adventure in British Columbia.

Skippered sailing charters aboard a Schock 35 sailboat on big and beautiful Kootenay Lake. Depart from Balfour for hourly, full day and multi-day trips.

Freestone Fly Angler offers professionally guided fly fishing tours on a variety of rivers in the Kootenay Regions of BC as well as South Western Alberta. Join us for a drift, jet or float on at the myriad streams around Fernie and Nelson BC. Our featured waters are the Elk and Columbia Rivers but in and around those drainages there are countless other streams that we have dipped flies into.