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119 of 119 categories · 6,435 businesses

Eat & Drink

8 categories · 790 businesses

  1. 01RestaurantsMost in Cranbrook (61)405
  2. 02Cafes & coffeeMost in Nelson (17)130
  3. 03Pubs & barsMost in Cranbrook (10)65
  4. 04PizzaMost in Cranbrook (7)47
  5. 05BakeriesMost in Nelson (5)45
  6. 06Asian restaurantsMost in Cranbrook (8)36
  7. 07Breweries & taproomsMost in Creston (6)31
  8. 08Ice cream & treatsMost in Cranbrook (6)31

Shops

9 categories · 419 businesses

  1. 01General & specialty shopsMost in Cranbrook (59) · no page of its own yet, opens a search169
  2. 02Clothing & boutiquesMost in Nelson (26)82
  3. 03Gift ShopsMost in Nelson (6)33
  4. 04Thrift & consignmentMost in Castlegar (7)30
  5. 05Electronics & AppliancesMost in Cranbrook (14)27
  6. 06Butchers & meatMost in Creston (7)25
  7. 07Bookstores & StationeryMost in Cranbrook (8)21
  8. 08FloristsMost in Castlegar (3)20
  9. 09Garden Centres & NurseriesMost in Castlegar (2)12

Everyday Essentials

6 categories · 385 businesses

  1. 01Grocery storesMost in Castlegar (11)103
  2. 02Gas StationsMost in Cranbrook (12)89
  3. 03Liquor & cannabisMost in Castlegar (12)63
  4. 04Convenience StoresMost in Cranbrook (5)49
  5. 05Hardware storesMost in Cranbrook (10)42
  6. 06PharmaciesMost in Cranbrook (7)39

Outdoors & Adventure

5 categories · 219 businesses

  1. 01Guides & outfittersMost in Nelson (18)72
  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)19

Home & Trades

13 categories · 1,030 businesses

  1. 01Contractors & renovationsMost in Cranbrook (74)293
  2. 02ElectriciansMost in Cranbrook (32)186
  3. 03HVAC & heatingMost in Cranbrook (31)140
  4. 04PlumbersMost in Cranbrook (21)78
  5. 05Landscaping & lawn careMost in Castlegar (19)64
  6. 06Cleaning servicesMost in Castlegar (19)62
  7. 07Home buildersMost in Nelson (11)55
  8. 08Excavation & septicMost in Cranbrook (11)43
  9. 09Carpentry & woodworkingMost in Nelson (7)31
  10. 10RoofingMost in Castlegar (8)24
  11. 11PaintersMost in Castlegar (6)23
  12. 12FlooringMost in Castlegar (4)17
  13. 13HandymanMost in Castlegar (5)14

Auto

5 categories · 182 businesses

  1. 01Mechanics & auto repairMost in Cranbrook (31)94
  2. 02Car dealershipsMost in Cranbrook (18)43
  3. 03Auto body & glassMost in Cranbrook (11)25
  4. 04Tire shopsMost in Cranbrook (5)16
  5. 05TowingMost in Cranbrook (1)4

Health & Wellness

11 categories · 392 businesses

  1. 01Wellness & complementary healthMost in Nelson (17) · no page of its own yet, opens a search74
  2. 02Massage therapyMost in Castlegar (24)73
  3. 03DentistsMost in Castlegar (8)46
  4. 04Doctors & walk-in clinicsMost in Castlegar (8)39
  5. 05Mental health & counsellingMost in Castlegar (12)37
  6. 06PhysiotherapyMost in Nelson (10)36
  7. 07Seniors care & hospiceMost in Cranbrook (7)29
  8. 08ChiropractorsMost in Castlegar (12)26
  9. 09Acupuncture & Chinese MedicineMost in Castlegar (5)15
  10. 10Optometrists & eyewearMost in Castlegar (3)11
  11. 11NaturopathsMost in Castlegar (1)6

Beauty

4 categories · 195 businesses

  1. 01Spas & estheticsMost in Castlegar (31)87
  2. 02Hair salons & barbersMost in Castlegar (33)75
  3. 03Nail salonsMost in Castlegar (18)22
  4. 04Tattoo & piercingMost in Castlegar (4)11

Money & Legal

5 categories · 249 businesses

  1. 01Accountants & bookkeepingMost in Nelson (19)83
  2. 02Banks & Credit UnionsMost in Cranbrook (13)58
  3. 03Lawyers & notariesMost in Cranbrook (9)37
  4. 04Insurance brokersMost in Cranbrook (8)36
  5. 05Financial planning & investmentsMost in Cranbrook (13)35

Professional

9 categories · 381 businesses

  1. 01Real estate agentsMost in Nelson (24)101
  2. 02ConsultantsMost in Cranbrook (13)57
  3. 03Web Design & ITMost in Cranbrook (15)47
  4. 04Architects & EngineersMost in Castlegar (11)40
  5. 05Print & signageMost in Cranbrook (18)35
  6. 06Photographers & VideoMost in Fernie (12)34
  7. 07Marketing & AdvertisingMost in Fernie (8)31
  8. 08Design ServicesMost in Cranbrook (8)22
  9. 09Apartments & rentalsMost in Cranbrook (11)14

Industry & Trade

11 categories · 362 businesses

  1. 01ManufacturingMost in Cranbrook (21)94
  2. 02Transport & TruckingMost in Cranbrook (23)60
  3. 03Mining & ForestryMost in Cranbrook (12)37
  4. 04Media & PublishingMost in Cranbrook (9)35
  5. 05Storage & WarehousingMost in Cranbrook (8)30
  6. 06Utilities & EnergyMost in Castlegar (8)21
  7. 07Equipment RentalMost in Fernie (5)20
  8. 08Security ServicesMost in Cranbrook (9)20
  9. 09Repair ServicesMost in Kimberley (9)19
  10. 10Waste & RecyclingMost in Cranbrook (5)16
  11. 11Couriers & DeliveryMost in Castlegar (5)10

Stay & Travel

6 categories · 425 businesses

  1. 01Hotels & lodgesMost in Fernie (17)128
  2. 02Campgrounds & RV ParksMost in Castlegar (6)93
  3. 03Vacation RentalsMost in Nelson (23)81
  4. 04Lodges & ResortsMost in Nelson (5)50
  5. 05MotelsMost in Radium Hot Springs (11)40
  6. 06B&Bs & GuesthousesMost in Nelson (8)33

Activities & Recreation

6 categories · 191 businesses

  1. 01Gyms & fitnessMost in Castlegar (8)46
  2. 02Artists & StudiosMost in Fernie (7)40
  3. 03Arenas & rec centresMost in Castlegar (3)35
  4. 04Yoga & pilates studiosMost in Nelson (6)29
  5. 05Arts, music & lessonsMost in Castlegar (6)26
  6. 06Cinemas & TheatresMost in Nelson (3)15

Kids & Family

4 categories · 165 businesses

  1. 01Daycare & childcareMost in Nelson (21)82
  2. 02Kids activities & classesMost in Castlegar (6)43
  3. 03Party & birthday venuesMost in Fernie (7)29
  4. 04Kids storesMost in Nelson (4)11

Pets & Farm

5 categories · 153 businesses

  1. 01Farms & farm standsMost in Creston (27)84
  2. 02VeterinariansMost in Cranbrook (4)23
  3. 03Grooming & boardingMost in Castlegar (4)22
  4. 04Pet storesMost in Castlegar (4)14
  5. 05Feed & farm supplyMost in Cranbrook (3)10

Community & Public

7 categories · 432 businesses

  1. 01Non-profits & CharitiesMost in Cranbrook (33)147
  2. 02Government & Public ServicesMost in Cranbrook (15)108
  3. 03Schools & EducationMost in Castlegar (12)57
  4. 04Museums & GalleriesMost in Nelson (7)42
  5. 05Places of WorshipMost in Cranbrook (9)34
  6. 06Legions & service clubsMost in Castlegar (5)29
  7. 07Funeral & CremationMost in Cranbrook (3)15

More

5 categories · 465 businesses

  1. 01Business servicesMost in Cranbrook (80) · no page of its own yet, opens a search194
  2. 02Community & organizationsMost in Nelson (20) · no page of its own yet, opens a search152
  3. 03Makers & artisansMost in Nelson (22) · no page of its own yet, opens a search91
  4. 04Everyday essentialsMost in Kimberley (5) · no page of its own yet, opens a search17
  5. 05Places to stayMost in Invermere (2) · no page of its own yet, opens a search11

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