Top local hikes
Easy and central trail with a rewarding view.
Pulpit Rock
Beautiful day hike to alpine lakes and big views. Family friendly trail in Provincial Park.
Kokanee Glacier Cabin
Beautiful day hike to alpine lakes and big views. Family friendly trail in Provincial Park.
Very near to Nelson, the perfect steep stone trail to a beautiful grassy knoll with a view down the lake.
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Lyons Bluff Trail
1207 British Columbia 3AVery near to Nelson, the perfect steep stone trail to a beautiful grassy knoll with a view down the lake.
Activities
Natural hot spring, beautiful views, outdoor pools. A great day trip destination from Nelson.
Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort
3609 Balfour-Kaslo-Galena Bay HwyParking area for local mountain biking (see Trailforks for trail beta) or just walking along Rail to Trail pathway. Dog friendly.
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Mountain Station
Parking area for local mountain biking (see Trailforks for trail beta) or just walking along Rail to Trail pathway. Dog friendly.
Local ski resort, best on powder days! Buy lift tickets in advance for discounted prices.
Summer hiking access.
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Whitewater Ski Resort
6010 Whitewater Ski Hill RdLocal ski resort, best on powder days! Buy lift tickets in advance for discounted prices.
Summer hiking access.
The Capitol Theatre hosts touring shows and local performances in a completely refurbished 500 seat Art Deco space in downtown Nelson. Check out their website to see what’s happening and buy tickets.
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Capitol Theatre
421 Victoria StThe Capitol Theatre hosts touring shows and local performances in a completely refurbished 500 seat Art Deco space in downtown Nelson. Check out their website to see what’s happening and buy tickets.
Food scene
Farm to table concept and excellent wine list/cocktails.
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Pitchfork Eatery
518 Hall StFarm to table concept and excellent wine list/cocktails.
John Ward Fine Coffee
503 Baker StBest espresso
El Taco
306 Victoria StSimple burritos and easy takeaway
Thor's Pizza
303 Victoria StEasy pizza by the slice in Nelson!
Takeout/delivery.
Local grocery store with focus on locally grown and organic products. Deli and cafe on site.
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Kootenay Co-op Grocery Store
777 Baker StLocal grocery store with focus on locally grown and organic products. Deli and cafe on site.
This is our newest restaurant and happens to produce the most excellent artisan pizza! Cocktails and zero proof drinks and there is a cute little patio.
Beauties
449 Baker StreetThis is our newest restaurant and happens to produce the most excellent artisan pizza! Cocktails and zero proof drinks and there is a cute little patio.
Family fun
Traveling with children? Or maybe you just like to have fun and eat ice cream? These are some of our family’s fave local spots.
Beach stand fare Nelson-style. Salmon burgers and yam fries, local Kombucha on tap and scooped ice cream… right on the beach.
Perfect family spot near the best playground in town.
Rose Garden Cafe
1923 Lakeside DriveBeach stand fare Nelson-style. Salmon burgers and yam fries, local Kombucha on tap and scooped ice cream… right on the beach.
Perfect family spot near the best playground in town.
Lions Park is a sweet neighborhood playground with a washroom facility, multi age play structure and a SPRAY park in the summer. There is also an outside ice rink in the winter.
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Lion's Park
298 Richards StLions Park is a sweet neighborhood playground with a washroom facility, multi age play structure and a SPRAY park in the summer. There is also an outside ice rink in the winter.
Well gardened little park tucked away in Uphill. Free outdoor swimming pool for families with young children (paddling/wading). Pool is open July 1 through August 31. Check for times. Great spot for a picnic and a dip on hot days.
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Gyro Park
Well gardened little park tucked away in Uphill. Free outdoor swimming pool for families with young children (paddling/wading). Pool is open July 1 through August 31. Check for times. Great spot for a picnic and a dip on hot days.
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