Local highlights
Nelson is an eclectic, mountain town known for its colourful characters, outstanding food and unique small town vibe. We recommend coming here at least the day before your tour starts to check out the local scene or warm up your legs.
Photo: Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism / Kari Medig
Warm up your legs at the local ski resorts
- Whitewater Ski Resort
Rip fresh pow or lay down big turns in a warmup day. - Red Mountain Resort, Rossland. Another great localish mountain.
Photo: Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism / Kari Medig
Not your cookie cutter hotel experience...
- Hume Hotel, Nelson – delicious breakfast included! Selkirk guests receive a 10% discount. Book for more than one night, you’ll receive a $10 gift certificate for Mike’s Place Pub.
- Stirling All Suites Hotel, Nelson – Selkirk guests receive a 15% discount and increased booking flexibility. Email info@stirlingsuites.com for the promo code and flexibility on minimum stay requirements.
- The Adventure Hotel, Nelson
- Prestige Resort, Nelson
- Best Western Baker Street Inn, Nelson – Selkirk guests receive a 10% discount.
Photo: Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism / Electrify Photography
Nelson has more restaurants per capita than San Francisco (really!)
Here’s a few of our faves but we encourage you to try more…
- Marzano
- Louie’s Steakhouse & Lounge
- Pitchfork
- Cantina Del Centro
- Yum Son
- Relish (great breakfast!)
- Broken Hill
Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism / Janneke-Guenther
Some of our favourite things to do in and around Nelson
- Nelson Museum, Archives and Art Gallery: Catch the new Elevation exhibit Nov – Mar
- Civic Movie Theatre: Nelson’s community run movie theatre
- Pulpit Rock – get your heart pumping on this 45 min hike and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Nelson
- Oso Negro Coffee: Fine coffee and colourful, local hang out
- Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort: for body mind and soul… stop in on route to Meadow Creek
Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism / Electrify Photography
Local stores to Rent Skis, Airbags, and Accessories