"Commuting times in the region are lower than the BC average of 25 minutes, with the shortest average commute being reported in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (16 minutes) and the longest commute being reported in the Regional District of East Kootenay (19 minutes).

Our short commutes are likely related to the small and relatively isolated nature of our communities. Most Basin Boundary residents work close to home. For example, Statistics Canada reports that of the 3,655 commuters living in Nelson, only about 8% leave the city for work. Similarly, of the 7,325 commuters in Cranbrook, about 12% leave the city for work (Statistics Canada, 2013c)."