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Happy New Year from The Confluence! 🎉 If 2026 is the year you're ready to ditch home distractions and work in a bright, focused space, we've got something special for you. From Monday, January 12th to Friday, February 13th , we're offering 50% off day passes — just $10.50 incl. GST  (regularly $21) for a full day of productive coworking . The best part? You don't have to decide blind. Come in for a free tour  any weekday — we'll show you around the space, answer all your que

You love working from home… until your Wi-Fi drops during a client call, your dog barks at the mailman, and your back quietly plotting revenge. Sound familiar? You're not alone, Castlegar freelancers, remote workers, and side-hustlers are in the same boat, where your “home office” is currently the corner of the kitchen table between the cereal box and the kids’ homework. But here’s the thing: there’s a quieter, faster, greener alternative in the heart of Castlegar — and it co

Today a group of board members and staff installing the final pieces that turn The Confluence from “beautiful building” into “beautiful place to be.” New bike racks (encouraging more pedal-powered commutes) Sturdy picnic tables and benches (for lunch breaks with a view) Proper garbage + recycling stations (because even outdoors we keep it green). Every choice was intentional: The bike racks reduce car trips and keep parking free for visitors. The picnic tables are made from r

If you’ve visited The Confluence Building in Castlegar lately, you’ve probably noticed we talk a lot about being Passive House certified. But what does that actually mean – and why does it matter for you, for Castlegar, and for the planet? The Short Answer Passive House is the world’s most rigorous, proven, and science-based energy-efficiency standard for buildings. A certified Passive House uses up to 80 % less energy for heating and cooling  than a typical building, while s

What an incredible moment for our team at The Confluence! We were thrilled to receive the prestigious FortisBC Efficiency in Action 2025 Award  in the Commercial – Small category . This recognition isn't just a plaque on the wall—it's a testament to our commitment to pioneering energy-efficient design and leaving a lasting green footprint  on our community. As a building that's only been open since August 2024, achieving this in our first full year feels like a dream come tru

In recent years, the work-from-home trend has surged, and for many freelancers, remote workers, and entrepreneurs, it’s become the new...

The Castlegar Chamber of Commerce officially opened The Confluence on Friday, Aug. 23. Betsy Kline, Castlegar News Aug 27, 2024 5:30 AM...

The Confluence will house the West Kootenay Gateway Visitor’s Centre Betsy Kline, Castlegar News March 12, 2024 5:35 AM Submitted by...

Photos by Matthew Bolt Photography. Courtesy of naturally:wood.com Mass timber and Passive House certification will combine for the first...

The grant will support the visitor's centre portion of The Confluence building Betsy Kline, Castlegar News October 20, 2023 1:00 PM The...

The building will host the Chamber, Visitor Centre, Economic Development, Destination Castlegar Betsy Kline, Castlegar News June 1, 2023...

By Greg Nesteroff May 30, 2023 A Creston company has been awarded the contract to build the Castlegar Confluence building, a...

Fundraising event for The Confluence building Betsy Kline, Castlegar News May 9, 2023 3:30 PM Photo: Jennifer Small, Castlegar News More...

The Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce received a total of $2 million in funding for the Confluence building. $1 million is...

The Confluence Gala is a fundraising event for the Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce's new iconic building that will break ground...

November 1, 2022 | Architecture Kootenay Mountain Culture Designed by Cover Architecture, the new Confluence building will house the...

The current building is being demolished to make way for a new multi-use facility Bill Metcalfe, Nelson Star News July 23, 2022 2:20 PM...

By Kyle Born - July 20, 2022 Designed by Cover Architecture, the new Confluence building will house the city’s Chamber of Commerce and...

The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre has long been one of the first buildings that greets visitors entering...

The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce’s new building is one step closer thanks to a large contribution by Mercer Celgar. The...