Nelson & Area
About the Area
Nelson is a charming small city tucked into the Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, known for its rich heritage, artistic spirit, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Set along the western shore of Kootenay Lake, Nelson blends historic character with a vibrant modern lifestyle. The city is famous for its well-preserved heritage buildings, colorful streets, and independent local businesses, giving it a distinctive and welcoming atmosphere. With a strong creative community, Nelson has become a hub for artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs who value both culture and connection to nature.
Outdoor recreation is a major draw in Nelson, making it a popular destination for travelers seeking adventure and relaxation year-round. The surrounding mountains offer world-class skiing and snowboarding in winter, while summer brings hiking, mountain biking, paddling, and lakeside activities. Combined with a thriving food scene, local breweries, and a strong focus on sustainability, Nelson delivers a high quality of life that appeals to visitors and residents alike. Whether you are exploring the historic downtown, enjoying the lake views, or heading into the backcountry, Nelson stands out as one of British Columbia’s most unique and livable cities.
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Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism
Located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, along the magical shores of Kootenay Lake, this region is an inspirational mecca for foodies, art-goers, music lovers, history buffs and adventure seekers.
Discover the East Shore from Wynndel to Kootenay Bay, cross the glacial-fed Kootenay Lake over to Balfour, on a free ferry, and journey along the shoreline to Ainsworth Hot Springs, Kaslo, North Kootenay Lake and Nelson BC.
ILoveNelson.com
Nelson’s community website is devoted to promoting the very best of Nelson, BC, to visitors and residents alike, and is a comprehensive guide with more than 2,000 business listings, interviews, videos, feature columnists, weather reports, events, free classifieds, and a whole lot more.
Nelson’s Touchstones Museum
The Touchstones Museum is located in one of Nelson’s most significant buildings. The lot, situated on the southeast corner of Ward and Vernon streets, was purchased by the federal government for $11,000. In 1902, the building was constructed as a facility for the Postal, Customs and Inland Revenue Services. This composite Chateauesque-Richardsonian Romanesque style building attractively combines granite, Kaslo marble, local common brick and pink brick from Spokane, Washington.
DiscoverNelson.com
Covering most of Nelson’s highlights, DiscoverNelson.com is an excellent resource for people that need a little help finding something to do when visiting the Queen City. With many different categories to choose from (golfing, skiing or snowboarding, camping, hiking and more), this website contains most of the information that anyone needs to have a great time in the Kootenays.
Whitewater Ski Resort
Deep in British Columbia’s Kootenay region exists a one of a kind experience, one that is often hard to define. For those with a passion for epic winters, in a most unique and authentic setting, there is a place…Whitewater Ski Resort.
Lotus Thai Massage
Thai Yoga Massage is a wonderful combination of deep acupressure massage and assisted rhythmic stretching, making it one of the most dynamic and beneficial bodyworks of our time. All Mistiso’s Place guests are eligible for a 10% discount.
Nelson / Kootenay Lake Tourism Calendar
https://www.nelsonkootenaylake.com/calendar
US – Canada Border Crossing Guide
USBorder.com is the unofficial Border Crossing guide for all travellers between the US and Canada.