Guidebook for Nelson
Food Scene
Nelson is a mecca for food enthusiasts!
In fact, it's been coined "Little San Francisco" -based on the quality of food choices (plus the sheer number of options). Be sure to allow some time in your schedule to do a little culinary exploration :)
Oso Negro Café
604 Ward StFuel for the Gods. Oso Negro coffee is THE BOMB!
the BEST breakfast in town! Plus, we love the name ;)
20 recommandé par les habitants
Full Circle Cafe
402 Baker Stthe BEST breakfast in town! Plus, we love the name ;)
Great prices, great decor, cheapest margarita pitchers in town, awesome patio, awesome people, awesome food!
14 recommandé par les habitants
El Taco
306 Victoria StGreat prices, great decor, cheapest margarita pitchers in town, awesome patio, awesome people, awesome food!
Rel-ish Bistro
301 Baker StGreat food! Nice patio in the summer
LOKA never disappoints! Looking for Middle Eastern-Mediterranean comfort food? How about incredible cocktails? Check out Nelson's best-kept culinary secret (shhhhhh!)
8 recommandé par les habitants
LOKA Middle Eastern-Mediterranean Bistro
449 Baker StLOKA never disappoints! Looking for Middle Eastern-Mediterranean comfort food? How about incredible cocktails? Check out Nelson's best-kept culinary secret (shhhhhh!)
Anybody craving Avocado tacos? With food to die for (actually, LIVE for!), Cantina is another "must check out" food venue in Nelson
61 recommandé par les habitants
Cantina Del Centro
565 Baker StAnybody craving Avocado tacos? With food to die for (actually, LIVE for!), Cantina is another "must check out" food venue in Nelson
Arts & Culture
Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History
502 Vernon StAlways worth the visit!
Craft Connection
378 Baker StGreat selection of local artist wares
Viewpoint Art Gallery
814 British Columbia 3AFabulous NEW art gallery minutes from our place!
Parks & Nature
Hiking, beach, Old Growth Forest, zipline- Kokanee Park has it all...and , it's just up the road from our place
71 recommandé par les habitants
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
British Columbia 3AHiking, beach, Old Growth Forest, zipline- Kokanee Park has it all...and , it's just up the road from our place
Pulpit Rock
Fun trail, great view!
Essentials
Kootenay Co-op Grocery Store
777 Baker StLots of local food, organic food
Entertainment & Activities
Nelson Civic Theatre
719 Vernon StMovies and shows. Check out what's playing
Capitol Theatre
421 Victoria StAlways worth the ticket price
Sightseeing
The longest free ferry ride in the world AND the most beautiful! Worth the trip even if you're not heading in that direction- just go for a ride back and forth on the ferry. Gorgeous views of Kootenay Lake and the mountains/glaciers
8 recommandé par les habitants
Balfour Terminal station
Ferry Landing RoadThe longest free ferry ride in the world AND the most beautiful! Worth the trip even if you're not heading in that direction- just go for a ride back and forth on the ferry. Gorgeous views of Kootenay Lake and the mountains/glaciers
Hotsprings
Ainsworth Hot Springs, just up the road from our place, is a wonderful destination! Soak in the healing waters, explore the caves, swim in the outdoor pool, enjoy the Gorgeous viewview, and Definitely make time to eat at the Restaurant! 
88 recommandé par les habitants
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Hot Springs, just up the road from our place, is a wonderful destination! Soak in the healing waters, explore the caves, swim in the outdoor pool, enjoy the Gorgeous viewview, and Definitely make time to eat at the Restaurant!