If you are looking for a unique wedding location in the Kootenays that offers a variety of idyllic settings and spectacular scenery, then look no further. The East Shore of Kootenay Lake has become a very popular destination for wedding planners over the last few years. The area hosts a stunning array of alpine peaks, forests, parks and big lake vistas that are unmatched in the region. From resorts to community halls, heritage estates and local parks, the East Shore offers a perfect setting for your celebration and a truly exciting and memorable experience for all of your wedding guests.
We are pleased to offer this East Shore resource directory to give your wedding plan the insider’s edge and ensure your ceremony is perfect in every way. We hope this local list of wedding venues, caterers, photographers, live bands, DJ’s, grocers, liquor stores, accomodations and more supports your planning process.
Caterers
Black Salt Cafe – Crawford Bay
250.227.9596 blacksaltcafe@gmail.com / http:/www.blacksaltcafe.net
Vibe Bistro & Desserts Crawford Bay
250.551.JENN indigodessertsjen@yahoo.com
Mila’s Yummies Crawford Bay
250.505.3780 cell or 250.227.6881 milasyummies@gmail.com Link: Mila’s Yummies
Reds Bakery Crawford Bay
250.777.2537 www.redsbakery.com
Groceries/Liquor
Riondel Market – 250.225.3214 www.riondelmarket.com
Crawford Bay Market – 250.227.9322 cbstorebc@gmail.com
Lakeview Store – Gray Creek 250.227.9367 www.kootenaylakeview.com
Destiny Bay Grocers – Boswell 250.223.8055 www.destinybay.com/Grocers.html
Wynndel Foods – 250.866.5314 www.google.com/maps/
Gray Creek Store? (not much for groceries and no liquor, but…)
Florists
Creston BC
Morris Flowers Flower Shop
250.428.2656 / 1020 Canyon St. Creston BC www.morrisflowersbc.com/
Nelson BC
Posies Flowers and Yoga Studio
250.505.5222 / 513a Front St Nelson BC posiesnelson.com/
Bella Floral Design Studio www.bellaflorastudio.com/index
250.352.5592 / 621 Herridge Lane Nelson BC
Some grocery stores in Nelson/Creston have floral departments too.
Safeway Canada www.safeway.ca/faq/floral-faq/
250.352.9710 / 211 Anderson St Nelson BC
Save on Foods www.saveonfoods.com/store/nelson/
250.352.7617 Nelson BC
Hair Stylist
Hair by Jenn – 780.292.0641 / Crawford Bay BC
Kate Leishman
Katrina Rice
Transportation
East Shore Transportation Society – 250.551.9724
Community supported bus available for group or private bookings.
estsbus@gmail.com www.eastshoretransportation.com
Kootenay Lake Ferry Schedule and Camera
https://www.eastshoreinternet.ca/ferry-cam-kootenay-bay/
Current highway and ferry Information
Air Quality Index www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air/air-quality/current-air-quality-data
Community Halls
If you’re looking for an ideal location for your ceremony, dinner and dance celebration on the East Shore, then look no further than this contact list.
Crawford Bay Hall – 16230 Wadds Rd. Crawford Bay 250.227.9205 FB Link: Kootenay Lake-Crawford Bay Hall and Park Association
Gray Creek Hall – 15047 HWY 3A Gray Creek http://graycreekhall.com/#/
Boswell Hall – 12374 Boswell Rd, Boswell, 250.223.8228
Wynndel Hall – 5127 Wynndel Rd, Wynndel 250.866.5194 https://www.wynndelcommunity.ca/
Campground and RV’s
www.kootenaylake.bc.ca/the-east-shore/services/directory/directory/rv-parks www.kootenaylake.bc.ca/the-east-shore/services/directory/directory/campgrounds
Riondel Campground – Riondel 250.225.3338 campground@bluebell.ca www.riondelcampground.ca
Crawford Bay RV Park – Crawford Bay
250.227.9010 ccrpark32@gmail.com https://www.crawfordbayrvpark.com/
Newkey’s Place – Crawford Bay 250.227.6911 gnewen1@gmail.com http://www.newkeysplace.ca
Kokanee Chalets and Campground – Crawford Bay 1.800.448.9292 250.227.9292 info@kokaneechalets.com www.kokaneechalets.com
Cedar Grove Campground – Gray Creek 1.866.694.9492 www.cedargrovecampground.com
Lakeview Campground & Marina – Gray Creek 1.877.227.9311 office@kootenaylakeview.com www.kootenaylakeview.com
Lockhart Creek & Beach Provincial Campgrounds – Boswell 1.800.689.9025 http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/lockhart_crk/
Photographers
Bohdan Doval – Crawford Bay www.bohdandoval.com
Daniel Seguin – Queen’s Bay
778.962.0269 hello@danielseguin.ca http://www.danielseguin.ca
Authentic Living Photography – Nelson
587.779.6349 http://authenticlivingphotography.ca
White Light Photography – Ainsworth BC
250.505.4393 https://www.whitelightphotography.ca/
Wedding Gifts
There’s no better way to compliment your one-of-a-kind East Shore wedding than inviting your guests and family to purchase a unique locally crafted wedding gift. The area is known for its unique stores, galleries and artisan community. A high quality locally made gift is more than a present – it’s part of the experience you’ll cherish forever.
The Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce offers this link for your shopping interests. https://kootenaylake.bc.ca/the-east-shore/services/directory/directory/gifts-shopping/
Party Rental Supplies
‘What’s Happening’ Party Rentals and Supplies
877.505.5222 feelingwithflowers@shaw.ca http://www.nelsonbcflorist.com
513 Front St Nelson BC
Headphone Entertainment
Tents, Lights, Dance Floor, DJ Services, Sound and Lighting.
250.777.1645 headphone-entertainment.business.site/
2002 Perrier Road. Nelson, BC
Live Band’s & DJ’s
Will d’ Beats
Complete Mobile DJ service, Music DJ playing all styles of music for events of all sizes.
250.777.1123 djwilldbeats@gmail.com www.djwilldbeats.com
Lady V
As a well-known and established DJ in the Kootenay music scene, Lady V has experience playing all sizes of events from music festivals to intimate beachfront weddings. She has a broad range of music and can provide anything from a classy reception to a jumping dance floor. With care in providing the musical styles that her clients are looking for, Lady V will bring commitment, creativity and love to your special day. ladyvartworks@gmail.com
Area Churches
Riondel
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
1514 Eastman Ave 250.428.2300
Riondel Community Church
1508 Eastman Ave 250.225.3381
Kootenay Bay
Yasodhara Ashram and Temple of Light
527 Walkers Landing Rd, Kootenay Bay 250.227.9224
Crawford Bay
Kootenay Lake Community Church
16190 Wadds Rd. klcommunitychurch@gmail.com 250.227.8286
Boswell
St. Anselm’s Anglican Church
12680 Highway 3A / 250.227.9448
Wynndel
Wynndel Community Church
5113 Wynndel Rd. 250.866.5335
Resorts
The East Shore features a number of golf and beach resorts. From the legendary Kokanee Springs Golf and Destiny Bay Resorts, offering high-end full-service for your complete wedding needs, to Riondel Golf Club featuring a large green and mountain view garden patio, to Souls Paradise and Bayshore Resort with access to gorgeous beaches and laid back atmosphere… the East Shore has something for every kootenay wedding theme and every budget!
Riondel Golf Club – Riondel 250.225.3584
golfriondel@bluebell.ca https://riondelgolf.com/
Souls Paradise Resort – Kootenay Bay
250.227.9441info@soulsparadise.ca http://www.soulsparadise.ca
Kokanee Springs Golf Resort – Crawford Bay 250.227.9226 1.800.979.7999
info@kokaneesprings.com www.kokaneesprings.com
Bayshore Resort Boswell 250.354.4370 bayshoreresort@hotmail.com
Destiny Bay Boswell 250.223.8234 1.800.818.6633 destinyb@kootenay.com http://www.destinybay.com
Local Accommodations
Cottages in the Woods – A variety of beautiful vacation rentals along the East Shore.
403.862.8844 www.cottagesinthewoods.com
Waters Edge B&B – Riondel
250.225.3492 watersedge@theeastshore.net / http://watersedgebb.ca
Tara Shanti B&B-Retreat and Yoga Studio – Kootenay Bay
250.777.4868 yogimag@gmail.com / http://www.tarashanti.com
Boccalino Restaurant, Motel & Cabins – Kootenay Bay
250.227.6906 / 250.227.6905 info@boccalino.ca / http://www.boccalino.ca
Soul’s Paradise Resort – Kootenay Bay
250.227.9441 info@soulsparadise.ca / http://www.soulsparadise.ca
Kokanee Springs Golf Resort – Crawford Bay
250.227.9226 / 1.800.979.7999 / .250.227.9220 info@kokaneesprings.com
http://www.kokaneesprings.com
Newkey’s Place – Crawford Bay
250.227.6911 gnewen1@gmail.com / http://www.newkeysplace.ca
Crawford Bay RV Park – Crawford Bay
250.227.9010 ccrpark32@gmail.com https://www.crawfordbayrvpark.com/
Kokanee Chalets, RV Park & Campground – Crawford Bay
250.227.9292 / 1.800.448.9292 / 250.227.9277
chalets@netidea.com / http://www.kokaneechalets.com
Wedgwood Manor – Crawford Bay
250.227.9233 / 1.888.960.6017 whatfun@wedgwoodmanor.com /
www.wedgewoodmanor.com
Wedgewood Estate Cabins – Crawford Bay 250.227.9065 wedgewoodestatecabins@gmail.com / wedgewoodestatecabins@gmail.com
Two Bears Cabin – Gray Creek 250.919.5847 2bearscabin@gmail.com www.twobearscabin.ca
Bayshore Resort – Boswell 250.354.4370 bayshoreresort@hotmail.com http://bayshoreresort.ca/
Kootenay Lake Lodge – Boswell 1.877. 610.6960 or 250.223.8181 www.kootenaylakelodge.com/chalets.html
Destiny Bay Resort – Boswell 250.223.8234 / 1.800.818.6633 destinyb@kootenay.com / http://www.destinybay.com
Blacktail Ridge Lodge & RV – Wynndel
250.866.5785 btridge2007@gmail.com www.blacktailridge.wordpress.com
Mountainside Cherries Guest House – Wynndel
250.866.5573 or 250.254.5573 www.webberscherries.ca/guest-house/
Additional local accommodations can be found at: www.airbnb.ca/s/Crawford-Bay–Canada
