The Kootenay List

The filing system

112categories in the register.

Every category the Kootenays' businesses fall under, 112 of them across 14 families, holding 5,682 open entries as of 24 JUL 2026. Pick a drawer to read its ruled record, or filter any category down to your town.

119 of 119 drawers · 6,494 entries

  1. 01RestaurantsEat & Drink · most in Cranbrook (67)426
  2. 02Contractors & renovationsHome & Trades · most in Cranbrook (81)316
  3. 03Business servicesMore · most in Cranbrook (90) · not yet broken out, opens in search241
  4. 04ElectriciansHome & Trades · most in Cranbrook (32)192
  5. 05Community & organizationsMore · most in Nelson (27) · not yet broken out, opens in search165
  6. 06General & specialty shopsShops · most in Cranbrook (58) · not yet broken out, opens in search158
  7. 07HVAC & heatingHome & Trades · most in Cranbrook (31)148
  8. 08Non-profits & CharitiesCommunity & Public · most in Cranbrook (32)138
  9. 09Cafes & coffeeEat & Drink · most in Nelson (20)132
  10. 10Grocery storesShops · most in Nelson (12)112
  11. 11Hotels & lodgesStay & Travel · most in Fernie (17)110
  12. 12Real estate agentsProfessional · most in Castlegar (21)105
  13. 13Mechanics & auto repairAuto · most in Cranbrook (37)103
  14. 14Government & Public ServicesCommunity & Public · most in Cranbrook (14)101
  15. 15Makers & artisansMore · most in Nelson (27) · not yet broken out, opens in search95
  16. 16ManufacturingIndustry & Trade · most in Cranbrook (22)95
  17. 17Gas StationsShops · most in Cranbrook (12)93
  18. 18PlumbersHome & Trades · most in Cranbrook (21)88
  19. 19Clothing & boutiquesShops · most in Nelson (29)85
  20. 20Farms & farm standsPets & Farm · most in Creston (28)85
  21. 21Campgrounds & RV ParksStay & Travel · most in Castlegar (7)84
  22. 22Daycare & childcareKids & Family · most in Nelson (22)84
  23. 23Spas & estheticsBeauty · most in Castlegar (30)84
  24. 24Accountants & bookkeepingProfessional · most in Nelson (19)80
  25. 25Vacation RentalsStay & Travel · most in Nelson (24)80
  26. 26Guides & outfittersActivities & Recreation · most in Nelson (19)74
  27. 27Hair salons & barbersBeauty · most in Castlegar (34)70
  28. 28Massage therapyHealth & Wellness · most in Castlegar (22)67
  29. 29Landscaping & lawn careHome & Trades · most in Castlegar (19)64
  30. 30Pubs & barsEat & Drink · most in Cranbrook (8)61
  31. 31Liquor & cannabisShops · most in Castlegar (12)60
  32. 32Wellness & complementary healthHealth & Wellness · most in Nelson (12) · not yet broken out, opens in search59
  33. 33Banks & Credit UnionsProfessional · most in Cranbrook (12)57
  34. 34Schools & EducationCommunity & Public · most in Castlegar (11)55
  35. 35Sporting goods & outdoor gearShops · most in Nelson (11)55
  36. 36Cleaning servicesHome & Trades · most in Castlegar (18)54
  37. 37ConsultantsProfessional · most in Cranbrook (15)53
  38. 38Home buildersHome & Trades · most in Invermere (10)51
  39. 39Web Design & ITProfessional · most in Cranbrook (16)50
  40. 40PizzaEat & Drink · most in Castlegar (7)49
  41. 41Transport & TruckingIndustry & Trade · most in Cranbrook (22)48
  42. 42Car dealershipsAuto · most in Cranbrook (18)47
  43. 43Gyms & fitnessActivities & Recreation · most in Cranbrook (9)46
  44. 44Lodges & ResortsStay & Travel · most in Nelson (4)46
  45. 45Museums & GalleriesCommunity & Public · most in Nelson (8)46
  46. 46Convenience StoresShops · most in Cranbrook (6)45
  47. 47DentistsHealth & Wellness · most in Castlegar (8)44
  48. 48Artists & StudiosActivities & Recreation · most in Fernie (10)43
  49. 49BakeriesEat & Drink · most in Nelson (6)43
  50. 50Doctors & walk-in clinicsHealth & Wellness · most in Castlegar (10)43
  51. 51Excavation & septicHome & Trades · most in Castlegar (9)42
  52. 52Kids activities & classesKids & Family · most in Castlegar (7)42
  53. 53Hardware storesShops · most in Castlegar (11)41
  54. 54Architects & EngineersProfessional · most in Castlegar (12)40
  55. 55MotelsStay & Travel · most in Radium Hot Springs (11)40
  56. 56Asian restaurantsEat & Drink · most in Cranbrook (9)39
  57. 57Lawyers & notariesProfessional · most in Cranbrook (9)39
  58. 58PhysiotherapyHealth & Wellness · most in Nelson (10)39
  59. 59Arenas & rec centresActivities & Recreation · most in Castlegar (5)38
  60. 60Golf CoursesActivities & Recreation · most in Cranbrook (6)38
  61. 61PharmaciesHealth & Wellness · most in Cranbrook (8)38
  62. 62Places of WorshipCommunity & Public · most in Castlegar (10)38
  63. 63B&Bs & GuesthousesStay & Travel · most in Nelson (11)37
  64. 64Financial planning & investmentsProfessional · most in Cranbrook (15)37
  65. 65Insurance brokersProfessional · most in Cranbrook (9)37
  66. 66Mental health & counsellingHealth & Wellness · most in Castlegar (14)37
  67. 67Marketing & AdvertisingProfessional · most in Fernie (10)36
  68. 68Mining & ForestryIndustry & Trade · most in Cranbrook (12)36
  69. 69Photographers & VideoProfessional · most in Fernie (14)35
  70. 70Breweries & taproomsEat & Drink · most in Creston (6)34
  71. 71Print & signageProfessional · most in Cranbrook (17)34
  72. 72Gift ShopsShops · most in Nelson (9)33
  73. 73Media & PublishingIndustry & Trade · most in Cranbrook (8)31
  74. 74RoofingHome & Trades · most in Castlegar (8)31
  75. 75Ski & snow sportsActivities & Recreation · most in Fernie (7)31
  76. 76Storage & WarehousingIndustry & Trade · most in Cranbrook (8)31
  77. 77Thrift & consignmentShops · most in Castlegar (7)31
  78. 78Everyday essentialsMore · most in Fernie (6) · not yet broken out, opens in search30
  79. 79Ice cream & treatsEat & Drink · most in Cranbrook (6)30
  80. 80Legions & service clubsCommunity & Public · most in Castlegar (5)29
  81. 81Party & birthday venuesKids & Family · most in Fernie (8)29
  82. 82Bookstores & StationeryShops · most in Cranbrook (11)28
  83. 83Carpentry & woodworkingHome & Trades · most in Nelson (6)27
  84. 84Yoga & pilates studiosActivities & Recreation · most in Nelson (6)26
  85. 85ChiropractorsHealth & Wellness · most in Castlegar (12)25
  86. 86Design ServicesProfessional · most in Nelson (9)25
  87. 87Grooming & boardingPets & Farm · most in Kimberley (5)25
  88. 88Nail salonsBeauty · most in Castlegar (21)25
  89. 89Butchers & meatShops · most in Creston (7)24
  90. 90PaintersHome & Trades · most in Castlegar (6)24
  91. 91Auto body & glassAuto · most in Cranbrook (10)23
  92. 92VeterinariansPets & Farm · most in Cranbrook (4)23
  93. 93Electronics & AppliancesShops · most in Cranbrook (12)22
  94. 94Seniors care & hospiceHealth & Wellness · most in Cranbrook (6)21
  95. 95FloristsShops · most in Castlegar (5)20
  96. 96Waste & RecyclingIndustry & Trade · most in Castlegar (7)20
  97. 97Arts, music & lessonsActivities & Recreation · most in Castlegar (6)18
  98. 98Repair ServicesIndustry & Trade · most in Kimberley (9)18
  99. 99Equipment RentalIndustry & Trade · most in Fernie (4)17
  100. 100FlooringHome & Trades · most in Castlegar (4)17
  101. 101HandymanHome & Trades · most in Castlegar (7)17
  102. 102Security ServicesIndustry & Trade · most in Cranbrook (9)17
  103. 103Utilities & EnergyIndustry & Trade · most in Castlegar (6)17
  104. 104Marinas & BoatingActivities & Recreation · most in Ainsworth Hot Springs (2)16
  105. 105Tire shopsAuto · most in Cranbrook (5)16
  106. 106Pet storesPets & Farm · most in Cranbrook (5)15
  107. 107Cinemas & TheatresActivities & Recreation · most in Nelson (3)14
  108. 108Funeral & CremationCommunity & Public · most in Cranbrook (3)13
  109. 109Acupuncture & Chinese MedicineHealth & Wellness · most in Castlegar (4)12
  110. 110Places to stayMore · most in Invermere (2) · not yet broken out, opens in search12
  111. 111Garden Centres & NurseriesShops · most in Castlegar (3)11
  112. 112Kids storesKids & Family · most in Nelson (6)11
  113. 113Optometrists & eyewearHealth & Wellness · most in Castlegar (3)11
  114. 114Tattoo & piercingBeauty · most in Castlegar (4)11
  115. 115Apartments & rentalsProfessional · most in Cranbrook (10)10
  116. 116Couriers & DeliveryIndustry & Trade · most in Castlegar (5)10
  117. 117Feed & farm supplyPets & Farm · most in Cranbrook (4)10
  118. 118TowingAuto · most in Cranbrook (2)6
  119. 119NaturopathsHealth & Wellness · most in Castlegar (1)4
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