Taiga Works

Artist co-op on Baker Street open since 1983, featuring Nelson's largest selection of local art — pottery, metalwork, wood, glass, leather, textiles, and jewellery from over 250 Kootenay-area artisans. Six working artists run the store and sell alongside their consignees in a town named Canada's top small arts community.

Custom ornamental metalwork from the Barrett family, whose blacksmithing lineage dates to 1893 in the UK. Sandra Barrett shapes steel, copper, and bronze in a purpose-built workshop in Hosmer using both a traditional coke-fired hearth and modern equipment. Also runs Eye of the Needle Studio and Gallery in downtown Fernie.

Climbing gear designed in Squamish for alpine big walls. Grade VII builds specialized tools that help climbers push the boundaries of what is possible on long, committing routes — born from the granite culture of the Stawamus Chief and surrounding peaks.

Canadian artist creating vibrant nature-inspired paintings celebrating mountain and surf culture.

Vivid atypical landscapes blending aerosol and acrylic. Hayley Stewart's process starts with chaos — loose aerosol paint — then moves to order with planned brushwork. Mountain and surf culture from someone who lives between Revelstoke and Baja. Owner of Alpine Echo Gallery and founder of The Local Art Co-op.

An eclectic gallery in historic downtown Fernie showcasing Canadian painters, ceramicists, glass artists, jewellery designers, and furniture makers. Founded by Tara Higgins in 2019, the corner storefront with large windows has become a destination for handcrafted art and home decor from emerging and established artists.