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134 of 134 categories · 6,575 businesses

Eat & Drink

9 categories · 806 businesses

  1. 01RestaurantsMost in Cranbrook (60)396
  2. 02Cafes & coffeeMost in Nelson (17)130
  3. 03Pubs & barsMost in Cranbrook (9)67
  4. 04PizzaMost in Cranbrook (8)53
  5. 05BakeriesMost in Nelson (6)46
  6. 06Asian restaurantsMost in Cranbrook (9)41
  7. 07Ice cream & treatsMost in Cranbrook (7)35
  8. 08Breweries & taproomsMost in Creston (6)31
  9. 09CaterersMost in Fernie (3)7

Shops

12 categories · 432 businesses

  1. 01General & specialty shopsMost in Cranbrook (50) · no page of its own yet, opens a search141
  2. 02Clothing & boutiquesMost in Nelson (24)77
  3. 03Gift ShopsMost in Creston (6)40
  4. 04Electronics & AppliancesMost in Cranbrook (16)33
  5. 05Thrift & consignmentMost in Castlegar (7)32
  6. 06Butchers & meatMost in Creston (7)25
  7. 07Bookstores & StationeryMost in Cranbrook (8)22
  8. 08FloristsMost in Castlegar (3)19
  9. 09Garden Centres & NurseriesMost in Castlegar (2)17
  10. 10JewellersMost in Nelson (3)12
  11. 11Antiques & collectiblesMost in Cranbrook (2)9
  12. 12Tailors & alterationsMost in Cranbrook (3)5

Everyday Essentials

7 categories · 414 businesses

  1. 01Grocery storesMost in Castlegar (11)105
  2. 02Gas StationsMost in Cranbrook (12)98
  3. 03Liquor & cannabisMost in Castlegar (12)64
  4. 04Convenience StoresMost in Cranbrook (6)50
  5. 05Hardware storesMost in Cranbrook (10)49
  6. 06PharmaciesMost in Cranbrook (7)40
  7. 07Laundromats & dry cleanersMost in Cranbrook (2)8

Outdoors & Adventure

5 categories · 220 businesses

  1. 01Guides & outfittersMost in Nelson (18)74
  2. 02Sporting goods & outdoor gearMost in Nelson (13)57
  3. 03Golf CoursesMost in Cranbrook (6)40
  4. 04Ski & snow sportsMost in Fernie (7)31
  5. 05Marinas & BoatingMost in Castlegar (3)18

Home & Trades

17 categories · 1,000 businesses

  1. 01Contractors & renovationsMost in Cranbrook (72)288
  2. 02ElectriciansMost in Cranbrook (30)130
  3. 03HVAC & heatingMost in Cranbrook (32)118
  4. 04Home buildersMost in Nelson (18)89
  5. 05PlumbersMost in Cranbrook (25)70
  6. 06Landscaping & lawn careMost in Castlegar (19)64
  7. 07Cleaning servicesMost in Castlegar (18)59
  8. 08Excavation & septicMost in Cranbrook (12)44
  9. 09Carpentry & woodworkingMost in Nelson (8)34
  10. 10RoofingMost in Castlegar (8)29
  11. 11PaintersMost in Castlegar (5)22
  12. 12FlooringMost in Cranbrook (4)18
  13. 13HandymanMost in Castlegar (4)9
  14. 14MoversMost in Castlegar (2)8
  15. 15Pest controlMost in Cranbrook (4)8
  16. 16Home inspectorsMost in Nelson (3)5
  17. 17LocksmithsMost in Cranbrook (2)5

Auto

7 categories · 227 businesses

  1. 01Mechanics & auto repairMost in Cranbrook (29)82
  2. 02Car dealershipsMost in Cranbrook (18)42
  3. 03Tire shopsMost in Cranbrook (6)32
  4. 04Auto body & glassMost in Cranbrook (11)26
  5. 05Car washes & detailingMost in Cranbrook (8)26
  6. 06Auto partsMost in Castlegar (3)13
  7. 07TowingMost in Cranbrook (2)6

Health & Wellness

13 categories · 435 businesses

  1. 01Massage therapyMost in Castlegar (24)78
  2. 02Wellness & complementary healthMost in Nelson (14) · no page of its own yet, opens a search63
  3. 03DentistsMost in Castlegar (8)46
  4. 04Doctors & walk-in clinicsMost in Castlegar (8)41
  5. 05Mental health & counsellingMost in Castlegar (12)37
  6. 06PhysiotherapyMost in Nelson (10)37
  7. 07Seniors care & hospiceMost in Cranbrook (9)34
  8. 08ChiropractorsMost in Castlegar (12)27
  9. 09Acupuncture & Chinese MedicineMost in Castlegar (6)25
  10. 10Optometrists & eyewearMost in Castlegar (3)16
  11. 11Hearing clinicsMost in Cranbrook (2)15
  12. 12NaturopathsMost in Castlegar (2)12
  13. 13Orthotics & foot careMost in Cranbrook (1)4

Beauty

4 categories · 193 businesses

  1. 01Spas & estheticsMost in Castlegar (28)82
  2. 02Hair salons & barbersMost in Castlegar (31)72
  3. 03Tattoo & piercingMost in Nelson (6)26
  4. 04Nail salonsMost in Castlegar (9)13

Money & Legal

5 categories · 251 businesses

  1. 01Accountants & bookkeepingMost in Nelson (20)83
  2. 02Banks & Credit UnionsMost in Cranbrook (15)62
  3. 03Lawyers & notariesMost in Cranbrook (9)37
  4. 04Insurance brokersMost in Cranbrook (9)35
  5. 05Financial planning & investmentsMost in Cranbrook (13)34

Professional

9 categories · 399 businesses

  1. 01Real estate agentsMost in Nelson (22)97
  2. 02ConsultantsMost in Nelson (14)58
  3. 03Web Design & ITMost in Cranbrook (15)50
  4. 04Architects & EngineersMost in Castlegar (12)48
  5. 05Print & signageMost in Cranbrook (19)37
  6. 06Photographers & VideoMost in Fernie (12)34
  7. 07Marketing & AdvertisingMost in Fernie (8)31
  8. 08Design ServicesMost in Cranbrook (8)23
  9. 09Apartments & rentalsMost in Cranbrook (13)21

Industry & Trade

11 categories · 390 businesses

  1. 01ManufacturingMost in Cranbrook (22)100
  2. 02Transport & TruckingMost in Cranbrook (22)58
  3. 03Mining & ForestryMost in Cranbrook (12)39
  4. 04Media & PublishingMost in Cranbrook (9)36
  5. 05Storage & WarehousingMost in Cranbrook (9)31
  6. 06Equipment RentalMost in Cranbrook (5)24
  7. 07Repair ServicesMost in Kimberley (9)24
  8. 08Security ServicesMost in Cranbrook (11)23
  9. 09Utilities & EnergyMost in Castlegar (9)23
  10. 10Couriers & DeliveryMost in Cranbrook (7)16
  11. 11Waste & RecyclingMost in Cranbrook (5)16

Stay & Travel

7 categories · 433 businesses

  1. 01Hotels & lodgesMost in Cranbrook (16)110
  2. 02Campgrounds & RV ParksMost in Castlegar (5)93
  3. 03Vacation RentalsMost in Nelson (21)79
  4. 04Lodges & ResortsMost in Nelson (6)61
  5. 05MotelsMost in Radium Hot Springs (11)53
  6. 06B&Bs & GuesthousesMost in Nelson (8)31
  7. 07Travel agentsMost in Invermere (2)6

Activities & Recreation

6 categories · 228 businesses

  1. 01Artists & StudiosMost in Fernie (8)60
  2. 02Gyms & fitnessMost in Cranbrook (13)53
  3. 03Arenas & rec centresMost in Castlegar (3)36
  4. 04Yoga & pilates studiosMost in Nelson (6)32
  5. 05Arts, music & lessonsMost in Castlegar (6)29
  6. 06Cinemas & TheatresMost in Cranbrook (3)18

Kids & Family

4 categories · 178 businesses

  1. 01Daycare & childcareMost in Nelson (21)87
  2. 02Kids activities & classesMost in Castlegar (8)47
  3. 03Party & birthday venuesMost in Fernie (8)31
  4. 04Kids storesMost in Nelson (4)13

Pets & Farm

5 categories · 172 businesses

  1. 01Farms & farm standsMost in Creston (28)89
  2. 02VeterinariansMost in Cranbrook (4)24
  3. 03Grooming & boardingMost in Castlegar (4)22
  4. 04Pet storesMost in Castlegar (4)21
  5. 05Feed & farm supplyMost in Creston (4)16

Community & Public

8 categories · 462 businesses

  1. 01Non-profits & CharitiesMost in Cranbrook (32)158
  2. 02Government & Public ServicesMost in Cranbrook (15)109
  3. 03Schools & EducationMost in Castlegar (10)53
  4. 04Museums & GalleriesMost in Nelson (8)51
  5. 05Places of WorshipMost in Cranbrook (9)34
  6. 06Legions & service clubsMost in Castlegar (5)29
  7. 07Funeral & CremationMost in Trail (3)15
  8. 08Driving schoolsMost in Cranbrook (4)13

More

5 categories · 335 businesses

  1. 01Business servicesMost in Cranbrook (65) · no page of its own yet, opens a search152
  2. 02Community & organizationsMost in Nelson (17) · no page of its own yet, opens a search115
  3. 03Makers & artisansMost in Nelson (14) · no page of its own yet, opens a search55
  4. 04Everyday essentialsMost in Kimberley (4) · no page of its own yet, opens a search10
  5. 05Places to stayMost in Grand Forks (1) · no page of its own yet, opens a search3

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