The Kootenay Co-op is a member-owned natural food grocery that has been operating in Nelson since 1975 — a legacy of the back-to-the-land movement that settled in the Kootenays in the early 1970s. The store carries an exceptional range of local and organic produce, bulk foods, and specialty grocery items. Even if you're not self-catering, it's worth a browse as a snapshot of Nelson's food culture.
Non-members can shop freely; a membership is available for a nominal fee and gives a small discount.