LOCAL SERVICES
The following is a list of local services in the Dunster area of which we are aware. If you are a resident of the Dunster area and offer a local service that we have missed, please contact the webmaster to be listed. We encourage you to call on local folks for your goods and services before seeking those from outside the area. For other services such as doctors, hospital, pharmacy, retail outlets, etc., check out the “LINKS” to McBride and Valemount on the top of the page.
Accomodation and Food Services
Hidden LakeLodge – Cottages and cabins in the Robson Valley 50km west of Mount RobsonProvincialPark.
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Mount Robson Vacation Rentals- House rental from 3 days to two weeks.
Contact: Genny & Ken Redman
Terracana Ranch and Resort – 500-acre ranchresort on the banks of the FraserRiver.
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Town & Country Catering – Catering services for weddings, anniversaries, community groups, etc.
Contact: Lilly Hill, 250-968-4459
Arts, Crafts and Music
Berg Horns – (our very own French Horn maker!)
Country Knits & Quilts – Practical knitting for everyday use. Lap quilts, baby quilts and “snuggle quilts”.
Contact: Terrie Lewis, 250-968-4468
Mamaguroove – Dunster’s own touring and recording indie musicians.
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Mountain Pottery – Functional stoneware and porcelain.
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Music Instructor – Piano, guitar and theory.
Contact: Pam Moul, 250-968-4338
Richard Chambers Custom and Ornamental Metalwork –
Contact: 250-968-4347
RobsonValley Music Festival Society – Host of the annual outdoor three-day music festival in Dunster.
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Wishbone Theatre Productions – Developing and producing new Canadian plays.
Contact: Sharon Stearns – Artistic Producer- 250-968-4544
Builders & Contractors
Alan (Ike) MacKinnon – Custom sawing, rough-cut lumber for sale.
Contact: 250-968-4466
Hunterstone Quarries – Rock quarry selling pallets of stone for building, rock walls, etc.
Contact: Mike Widell
Integrity Contracting - Silvaculture contracting, construction and renovations.
Contact: Seth Macdonald 250-968-4411 or
Lorzel Enterprises – Gravel hauling, water hauling and other dump truck work.
Contact: Lorne and Hazel Sprecher 250-968-4307 or
N & C Norum Contracting – Certified faller (danger trees), 1150 Case cat (landscaping), 668 Clark skidder (regular or selective logging)
Contact Norman or Christine at 250-968-4368
PC Services – Mini excavator/backhoe – Heavy-duty mechanic.
Contact: Pat Cousineau 250-968-4479 or
Ray Miller Construction – General construction, concrete work, framing, renovations and finish carpentry.
Contact: Ray Miller 250-968-4322
Rock Reforestation – Tree planting contractor.
Contact: Rod Reimer
Health Practitioners
Christa Maxeiner – Physiotherapist, back school instructor, Nordic Walking instructor.
Contact: or 250-968-4462
Debby Ladouceur – Reflexologist, iridologist, herbalist, nutritionist.
Contact: 250-968-4429
Touch Therapy International - Geotran™ practitioner, cranio/sacral and bodywork.
Contact: Barbara Faust 250-968-4509 or
Home Services
Ken McNaughton – Oil furnace and pellet stove service and small plumbing repairs.
Contact: 250-968-4467 or
Just Between Friends Housekeeping – Whatever you need done around the house - washing, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
Contact: Pam Moul 250-968-4338
RockyMountain Solar – Solar hot water, photovoltaic, wind and microhydro systems. Components and installations.
Contact: or 250-968-4490
Livestock, Pets and Related Services
Balsam Ranch – Hay for sale – grown organically.
Contact Mac Cochrane at 250-968-4498
Cardinal Ranch – Horses for sale. We also train horses in the Parelli natural horsemanship method. Contact:
Clyde Crossing – Thoroughbred/Clydesdale cross draft horses for sale.
Contact: Nick Hutchinson at 250-968-4533 or
Crittercare – Professional pet grooming by certified animal health technologist.
Contact: Carol Ann Wood 250-968-4457
Falling Star Ranch – (riding lessons, horse training, stud services, horse sales) – Chris Irwin certified trainer and coach
High Country Morgans – Morgan horses for sale.
Contact: Dan Powell 250-968-4474
Kicking Horse Saddlery – (one of Canada's best saddlemakers)
Mac Cochrane – Farrier – hoof trimming, balancing, shoeing, etc.
Contact: 250-968-4498
PC Services – Artificial insemination technician.
Contact: Pat Cousineau 250-968-4322 or
Rhymerussell Terriers – Breeders of Jack Russell Terriers.
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Doctor Tom Vogel – General Veterinary Practice.
Contact: 250-968-4477
The Woolaway – Wool and lambs for sale.
Contact Elizabeth Chambers 250-968-4347.
Miscellaneous
Culps Lilacs – View one of the largest collections of lilacs in Western Canada - Nursery and sales. (Don’t miss the “Lilac Walk” around the end of May – see “ Events” on this site.) Contact: Bonnie Culp 250-968-4309 or Linda Blackman 250-566-9194.
Lelani Arris – Freelance writing and editing.
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Outdoor & Recreation
Canadian Wildlife Productions – Majestic wildlife videos of the Canadian Rockies and the animals that call it home. Contact:
CrystalCreek Productions – Videos and CD’s of stunning scenery and dramatic animal encounters. Contact:
HikeInc – Remote backpack adventures and guided hikes/tours into the Rocky Mountains.
Contact: or 1-866-hike-inc