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THINGS TO DO NELSON BC and
area, Kaslo, Salmo, Ainsworth
PHOTO
GALLERY
ACCOMMODATION: Whitewater
Chalet luxury log chalet nestled in the cedars by the waterfall. Only
8 minutes from downtown Nelson or an exhilarating rail grade bike ride or cross
country ski from the chalet door to downtown Nelson via the Burlington National
Santa Fe Rail trail.
HIGHLIGHTS
OF NELSON AND AREA
The Kootenay Rockies region is
legendary for skiing and snowboarding, as well as heritage attractions and a
wide range of lively festivals and events for the whole family. Popular summer
activies include camping and RV touring, hiking, mountain biking, white-water
rafting, and horseback riding. Winter activities include snowboarding,
snowmobiling, heli-skiing, snowshoeing, cat-skiing, and ski touring.
GOLFING
Award-winning, challenging golf
courses, magnificent scenery, superior facilities, and lodging make this region
an outstanding choice for golf.
BEACHES
Kootenay Lake- Massive Kootenay
Lake is over 100 kilometers (62 miles) long and scattered with remote sandy
beaches. It is surrounded by resorts, campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and
delightful towns, such as Nelson. Ainsworth Hot Springs , and Kaslo as well as
the East Shore communities of Riondel, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, and Boswell.
Kootenay Lake has marinas and boat launches for recreation and a multitude of
creek mouths and waterfalls. Because the lake does not freeze in the winter
swimming is paradise in the crystal clear water usually not that warm until
August but tolerable on a hot summer day.
HOT
SPRINGS
A soak in the soothing restorative
hot springs that this region if famous for will leave you relaxed and refreshed.
Public hot springs are located at Radium, Fairmont, Ainsworth, Nakusp, Halcyon,
and Canyon Hot Springs. Or, you may enjoy venturing out to a wilderness setting
natural hot spring.
RECOMMENDED
SIGHTSEEING NELSON
CITY OF NELSON:
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Take a ride on the fully
restored electric tramway from downtown to Lakeside park.
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Self guided or guided heritage
walking or driving tour of Nelson, B.C.
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People watching and many
coffee shops.
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Unique local fine quality arts
and hand made items in downtown shops.
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Take in the happening night
life in Nelson, live Theatre, live music featuring international artists,
pub crawls, dance events and so much more on an ongoing basis.
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Take a tour of Nelson's
Brewing Company. Organic Micro-brewed beer right here in Nelson.
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Base camp of Shambala- the
annual Wood Stock style 4 day event outside Salmo.
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Gateway to the Kaslo Jazz Fest
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Skier & Biker interchange city:
Transportation and base for various local Cat Ski and Heli Operations: White
Grizzly Cat Ski, Baldface Lodge, Snowwater Heli and Cat Ski. Whitewater Ski
Area. Downtown a place to rendezvous and meet backcountry skiers,
mountain bikers and other extreme recreators.
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Home of Canada's only
Patagonia Outlet store and many specialty outdoor shops with technical hard
gear and soft gear.
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Cottonwood Falls outdoor
market by the waterfall- Tree of Life Market every Saturday spring to fall.
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Josephine Street outdoor
market every Wednesday spring to fall.
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Nelson Garden Festival in May
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Touchstone Nelson Museum and
Art and History- NEW autumn 2006.
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Bistros, Bakeries, Bars and
some of the most amazing restaurants in B.C. are right here Nelson.
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Organic grocery shopping,
co-op stores and gardens sustains a vibrant lifestyle in our mountain town.
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Coffee in our village
lifestyle town is is the thing of legend. 10 shops in two streets. Organic
coffee wafts in the air roasted right here in Nelson.
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Fat Tire Fest- Mountain Bike
event.
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Capital Theatre- Live
performances- independent films and festivals.
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Nelson's Lakeside park- a
gorgeous beach within the city limits.
RECREATION
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Kokanee
Glacier Provincial Park and so many more in the area.
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Reel
Adventures Fishing- Fishing charters on Kootenay Lake.
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Granite
Point Golf Course- With splendid views of the
Kokanee Glacier, Kootenay Lake and the mountain city of Nelson,
the Granite Pointe Golf Club is yet another gem in BC’s scenic Kootenay
Rockies Region.
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Red
Sky at Night Sailing Adventures Let us take you on an
unforgettable adventure to explore the thrill and beauty of sailing the
pristine waters of Kootenay Lake. Welcome to our 5th season of charters
abourd our new 30 foot sailboat. Depart from Balfour for day tours, sunset
dinner cruises and multi-day adventures. ph# 1-877-RED-SKYS.
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Endless
Adventures Wilderness Tours - The multi-sport adventure center
showcases a storefront, kayak and bike tours, instruction, rentals, and a
full service campsite overlooking the Slocan River. Home of the world
whitewater champion competition.
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Rock
Climbing - West Kootenays and Nelson area
| WHERE
TO FISH |
| Arrow
lakes/Silvery Slocan-
This
paradise of splendid scenery and charming villages is especially well
known for large trolling lakes such as the upper and Lower Arrow Lakes
which together measure 150 kilometers (90 miles) in length and about three
kilometers (two miles) in width. Slocan lake and Trout Lake are also great
options, with the both lakes offering over 30 kilometers (19miles) of
trolling.
Central Kootenay-
The Kootenay River meets the Columbia River near the community of
Castlegar, which offers some of the best river fishing in the
province.
Kootenay Lake-
Kootenay Lake is 100 kilometers (62 miles) in length and has marinas and
boat launches for trollers and a multitude of creek mounts and shore areas
popular with fly fishers and spin casters. Kootenay Lake is where Gerrard
rainbow trout, the world's largest rainbow trout, originated. |
OUTDOOR EDUCATION IN NELSON
HOSTELS IN NELSON
NEED GEAR?
NEED
A PLACE TO STAY? Peak
Freaks vacation rental cabin
So much more..... check out:
Discover Nelson and the City
of Nelson (great website)!
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