Cowan's

Cowan's We are the largest commercial office products supplier and art supply shop in the Kootenays!

Intro to Watercolours with Steve Quattrochi | $50 per person | Saturday, September 19th, 1:30-4pm Watercolour is an unpr...
08/25/2026

Intro to Watercolours with Steve Quattrochi | $50 per person | Saturday, September 19th, 1:30-4pm

Watercolour is an unpredictable but very rewarding medium. It lends itself to a variety of styles, and even a beginner can produce lovely works with a little practice. In this workshop, we will cover basic techniques and materials (brushes, paints, and papers) to create a simple landscape painting using only two colours.

· All materials are provided
· Please wear studio appropriate clothing
· Suitable for beginners or experienced artists

Be ready before an emergency happens. ALLSET Evac-Packs are purpose-built evacuation backpacks for households, municipal...
08/19/2026

Be ready before an emergency happens. ALLSET Evac-Packs are purpose-built evacuation backpacks for households, municipalities, Indigenous communities, organizations, and businesses preparing for wildfires, floods, and other emergencies. Each pack combines essential 72-hour emergency supplies with provincially aligned planning resources — everything you need, packed and ready to go. Available in 1 and 2 person sizes
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Little drawing by ma(rina) ~ offline with our new POSCA USA brush tip pain markers!-
08/13/2026

Little drawing by ma(rina) ~ offline with our new POSCA USA brush tip pain markers!
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Is this your stuff? Come grab your it in the next week before we donate it!-
08/12/2026

Is this your stuff? Come grab your it in the next week before we donate it!
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New (way) lower prices on almost all POSCA sets!! In store and online.
07/26/2026

New (way) lower prices on almost all POSCA sets!! In store and online.

Some times on a rainy Sunday in June you just need to pull out your paints and your Emily Lex watercolour workbook. Afte...
06/29/2026

Some times on a rainy Sunday in June you just need to pull out your paints and your Emily Lex watercolour workbook.
After a pretty hectic week, this was just what I needed to do for self care today.

Today Imogen convinced us to buy the whole Cowan’s staff ice creams from our fabulous across-the-street neighbour Gina’s...
06/20/2026

Today Imogen convinced us to buy the whole Cowan’s staff ice creams from our fabulous across-the-street neighbour Gina’s Gelato! Yum!
What’s your favourite flavour?ginasgelato

Scrumptious
06/14/2026

Scrumptious

Rain in the forecast? No problem. 🌧️📝It’s field work season, and we’ve got your Rite in the Rain notebooks, pens, and fi...
06/10/2026

Rain in the forecast? No problem. 🌧️📝

It’s field work season, and we’ve got your Rite in the Rain notebooks, pens, and field gear in stock!

Designed to write in wet conditions and stand up to tough environments, Rite in the Rain products are trusted by foresters, surveyors, geologists, and outdoor professionals everywhere.

📍 Available now at Cowans.

Stop by and stock up before your next project.

This month our artist is John W Lavender showing his series “Parallax”. These are beautiful paintings and well worth a ...
06/09/2026

This month our artist is John W Lavender showing his series “Parallax”. These are beautiful paintings and well worth a visit to enjoy.
Stop in and see for yourself.

Address

517 Victoria Street
Nelson, BC
V1L4K7

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+12503525507

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