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City in British Columbia, Canada
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Nelson is a city of over 11,000 people (2021) in British Columbia. The 1987 film Roxanne starring Steve Martin was filmed in this city.
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Displaying the culture and history of Nelson and District in its museum, archives and art gallery.
Features thousands of rock, gem, fossil and mine core specimens from the West Kootenays and British Columbia. An extensive collection of books, mining publications and maps, both new and old, are available for public use. The facility is open year-round – check for daily and seasonal hours.
Restored streetcar #23 that used to run down Baker Street now runs along the waterfront from Lakeside Park to Chahko Mika Mall. The line is 1.2 km long.
The park has a water fall and rushing creek. Also in the park, there is a Japanese garden operated by the Nelson Izu-Shi Friendship Society
The park gives an elevated view of Nelson, and has a garden.
One several yoga studios in Nelson offering classes.
Study fine craft production in clay, metal, jewelry and small object design or fibre. Community classes as well as two year Diploma programmes.
can be accessed from the north shore (about 20 km from Nelson towards Balfour and the Kootenay Lake Ferry). Getting to the main trailhead into the park requires a steep 13 km drive to Gibson Lake.
20 km from Nelson, it has 20 km of cross country trails, groomed and track set for all abilities. 3 lifts give access to 80 runs in 396 vertical metres (1300 ft) of beginner to advanced terrain. Hundreds of kilometres of off-piste skiing and back country touring. Average snowfall is 45 feet. Rentals and cafeteria available. Hitch-hiking from Nelson is a popular method to get there without a car.
Cat-skiing from helicopter accessed alpine chalet.
Offers a short but somewhat challenging hike that ends in a beautiful view of the city. After Pulpit Rock the trail continues up the spine of Elephant Mountain (as the locals call it) to more postcard views, and eventually to the radio towers which are visible from everywhere in the city. Hikers venturing beyond Pulpit Rock should have basic wilderness gear and exercise common sense.
Classic bakery fare of sourdough breads, bagels, pies, cakes and cookies; offers products that are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and wheat-free.
Specialty teas and Taiwanese vegetarian meals. Cash only, no debit or credit cards.
Eastern European cuisine infused with garlic.
Chinese, Japanese, Thai
Dixie's Cafe in the movie Roaxanne, Something for everyone
Farm to table ingredients, live music on Thursday and Friday.
A BC spin on a Japanese ramen joint. Choose your broth, noodles, spicing, and protein; the chef adds seasonal greens. Appetizers, desserts, sake, wine, and beer. Plentiful vegetarian options, including no-meat broth. The patio seating out front is delightful in summer.
Farm to table ingredients.
In the renovated New Grand Hotel, Louie's serves up an enticing array of signature martinis, cocktails, and other libations in an elegant, relaxing atmosphere.
Offers live entertainment, karaoke, live DJ. The kitchen is open until 2AM.
Mixed crowd with DJ's on weekends and the occasional live act
Brewery and tasting room.
Clean and quiet. Dorm, private and group rooms available. Parking space, equipment lockers (require lock), paid laundry, computer, Wi-Fi, kitchen, 2 common areas.
20 km from Nelson. With a large sandy beach, adventure playground, hot showers and a host of other amenities you’re sure to be comfortable and find plenty to do for you and your family. Open May 1-Sep 30.
formerly the New Grand Hotel and Hostel
In the heart of downtown, it was refurbished in vivid colours. Its hostel roots remain in bunk beds, a communal kitchen, and a nice roof deck where guests can chat. But the private baths and comfortable beds say "hotel". It's an old building, with charming brick walls, and a less charming absence of elevators — climb with suitcases up the stairs!
Just a few minutes' walk from the attractions on the rest of Baker St.
The mansion of early 20th-century mining and smelting tycoon Selwyn Blaylock, converted into a bed and breakfast. Some rooms have shared bath. Also a lovely setting for weddings.
Downtown.
By the lakeshore.
Beautiful private setting, close to downtown and the Burlington trail.
Waterfront location located within walking distance of downtown. 101 guestrooms with a variety of room types. On-site dining options include West Coast Grill, Vault Sports Lounge, and Le Petit Cafe and Creperie. The resort also features an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, and can accommodate meetings and events for up to 425 people.
Held seasonally on Saturdays.
Happens on Baker Street every Wednesday from June through September.
A lively night-time street market in the heart of Nelson's downtown, happens on the last Friday of the month in June, July, and August. The markets all offer regional farm produce, delicious foods, and a stunning variety of locally hand-crafted products.
On the lake front. Contains approx 30 stores/services including restaurants, clothing, supermarket, Wal-Mart, newsagent, book store.
British Columbia's first hemp store and one of the largest distributors of hemp, organic and fair-trade clothing products in Canada.
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