Nelson

Family-owned motel one minute from downtown Nelson with 30 renovated rooms, European-style hospitality and mountain-lodge styling.

1120 Hall Mines Road · 1-888-356-2233

Backroads Brewing's Nelson taproom on Baker Street, with a second taproom and brewery location in Osoyoos, BC.

460 Baker St · 778-463-3361

BC Green Certified glamping retreat near Nelson offering furnished tents, meal kits and a camp store on the traditional territory of the Sinixt Peoples.

5248 Queen Victoria Road, Beasley · 778-454-2411

Downtown Nelson hotel on historic Baker Street with an on-site Italian restaurant, fitness centre and hot tub.

153 Baker Street · (250) 352-3525

Historic mansion on Highway 3A near Nelson offering boutique accommodation, weddings and golf, ski and retreat packages.

1679 Highway 3A · (250) 825-2200

Year-round packages available.

Boomtown Sports has sold sports gear since 1996 and made its own skis since 1998, now built from bamboo with a lifetime warranty.

3403 Ymir Road · 250-509-1927

Nelson law firm handling probate, wills and estate planning, business law and family enterprise advisory services.

104 - 514 Victoria Street · 778-774-2343

Enclosed shopping mall on Lakeside Drive with grocery, pharmacy and other retail and service tenants.

1150 Lakeside Drive · (250) 354-4496

CIBC bank branch on Baker Street with everyday banking services.

459 Baker St. · (250) 352-8700

Independently owned boutique hotel in downtown Nelson with five individually designed rooms and suites.

410 Victoria Street · 1-800-596-2337

Creekside RV park about 5 minutes south of Nelson with electrical and water hookups, showers and free wireless internet.

In a valley about 5 minutes south of Nelson, off Highway 6

Hostel on Nelson's historic main street with shared and private rooms, affiliated with HI Canada.

171 Baker Street · 778-463-5319

Artisanal café on Vernon Street in Nelson offering direct-trade specialty coffee, matcha, smoothies and food, with a second Lakeside Drive location.

616 Vernon Street · 250-352-7211

Irish-style bar and grill on Vernon Street in downtown Nelson, open seven days a week for dine-in, takeout and delivery.

705 Vernon Street · 250-352-5121

Cafeteria in the Day Lodge at Whitewater Ski Resort south of Nelson, serving fresh, made-to-order meals with vegan and celiac options.

Day Lodge, Whitewater Ski Resort, about 12 km south of Nelson · 250-352-7669

Bike and ski shop on Baker Street selling and servicing bikes and skis, with boot fitting and ski rentals.

702 Baker St. · (250) 354-4622

18-hole golf course above Nelson dating to 1920, with the Club Verde restaurant, an RV park and lessons.

1123 Richards Street West · (250) 352-5913

The 2026 season opened April 16.

Seasonal outdoor pool in Gyro Park above downtown Nelson, city-owned with RDCK lifeguard services, for children 12 and under.

Gyro Park, above downtown Nelson · 250-352-8228

Operates July and August only, typically July 2 through the Saturday of Labour Day weekend.

Boutique heritage hotel in downtown Nelson blending historic character with a spa, multiple dining venues and event space.

422 Vernon Street · 1-877-568-0888

6.1km of groomed Nordic and multi-use ski trails near Whitewater Ski Resort, with a free day pass from Hummingbird Lodge.

Near the Hummingbird Lodge & Campground in Parking Lot #3; also reachable from the Whitewater Base Area via Meadow Trail · (250) 352-6954

Winter season only — the lodge and Nordic Centre close in the fall and reopen for the ski season.

Coffee shop on Baker Street in downtown Nelson.

503 Baker Street

Resort and motel on Highway 3A outside Nelson with self-contained units including a full kitchen, bedrooms and living room.

2615 Highway 3A · (250) 825-9421

Member-owned grocery co-op on Baker Street: grocery, health food, wellness, and a cafe + kitchen.

777 Baker Street · 250-354-4077

Medical clinic inside Chahko Mika Mall; out-of-country visitors welcome, appointments booked by phone.

1150 Lakeside Drive, in Chahko Mika Mall · (250) 352-4666

South Indian restaurant on Baker Street in Nelson serving Tamil cuisine — dosai, curries, biryani and thali — founded by Chef Ciraj and his wife Martina.

660 Baker Street · +1 (250) 505-9027

Indian grocery and spice shop on Hall Street selling masalas, snacks and bubble tea.

510 Hall St · +1 250-777-8842

Small-batch bakery and cafe tucked in a Nelson laneway, known for artisan sourdough and handmade pastries.

281 Herridge Lane · 250-352-2030

Upscale casual steakhouse at the Adventure Hotel in downtown Nelson, serving dry-aged Angus beef and fresh seafood.

616 Vernon Street, at the Adventure Hotel · (250) 352-5570

Family-owned Nelson diner open more than 40 years, serving fish & chips, Greek dishes, steaks and gourmet burgers.

616 Baker Street · (250) 354-4848

RDCK multi-purpose recreation complex in Nelson with an aquatic centre, fitness centre, fitness studio and NHL-sized ice arena.

202 Lakeside Drive · 250-354-4386

Nelson brewery and taproom pouring a rotating tap list of lagers, pale ales and stouts, with a daily happy hour.

512 Latimer Street · (250) 352-3582

City of Nelson's municipal campground in a forested, natural setting within walking distance of downtown, shopping and the beach.

90 High Street · 250-352-7618

Open May 1 through October 16.

Liquor store on Lakeside Drive carrying wine, spirits and a large selection of local craft beer.

1200 Lakeside Dr · 250-352-0820

Downtown Nelson museum, archives and gallery with a 2nd-floor exhibit of over 7,000 historical objects on West Kootenay history and art.

502 Vernon Street · 250-352-9813

Nelson's public library, with a catalogue, e-library and community programs for kids, teens, adults and seniors.

602 Stanley Street · 250-352-6333

Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce office on Baker Street, offering travel advice and visitor information.

91 Baker Street · (250) 352-3433

Ethical, artisan specialty coffee roaster and café in Nelson, roasting and packing orders fresh daily at its own roastery.

Nelson, BC · (250) 352-7661

Family-run used bookstore and new & used music shop, buying, selling and trading books, records and CDs.

411 Kootenay St. · +1 (250) 354-4722

Panago Pizza location in Nelson serving pizza, wings, sides and desserts, with delivery in the area.

216 Anderson Street

Hotel in Nelson on Front Street, part of the family-owned Prestige Hotels & Resorts collection of 19 BC properties.

1301 Front Street · 250-352-3595

Nelson's only lakefront resort, on Kootenay Lake a short walk from downtown, with a marina, indoor pool and multiple dining venues.

701 Lakeside Drive · 250-352-7222

Japanese ramen restaurant and natural wine bar in Nelson's Herridge Alley, prepared fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients.

308 Herridge Lane, in historic Herridge Alley · 250-352-0966

Restaurant and bar on Baker Street in Nelson serving West Coast comfort food made from scratch with seasonal ingredients.

301 Baker Street · 250-352-5232

Boutique hotel in a century-old Baker Street landmark in Nelson, with 12 individually designed rooms.

198 Baker Street · 250-777-1781

Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy in Chahko Mika Mall; book pharmacy services and consultations online.

1116 Lakeside Dr · 250-352-7268

Plant-based vegetarian restaurant in the heart of Nelson, offering dine-in or takeout and online ordering for pickup.

569 Ward Street · 778-463-3366

Consignment clothing boutique on Ward Street, now accepting select higher-value pieces for consignment.

551 Ward Street · 250-352-2501

Farm-to-table café and brasserie in Nelson's Railtown, serving organic, vegetarian and keto options daily.

91 Baker Street · +1 (778) 463-2017

Cooperative bakery and cafe on Baker Street serving organic and gluten-free baked goods, breakfast, lunch and snacks since 2000.

377 Baker St. · (250) 352-2274

Nelson repair shop fixing phone, tablet and laptop screens, batteries, data recovery and virus removal.

507 Vernon Street · 1-800-643-0508

Downtown Nelson venue on Baker Street combining live music, draft beer, cocktails and an in-house kitchen.

330 Baker Street · (250) 354-7014

Neighbourhood grocery market on Stanley Street stocking everyday essentials.

1224 Stanley Street · (250) 354-0190

Lakeside motel near Nelson's Orange Bridge with 30 units across 8 room types and views of Kootenay Lake and the mountains.

655 Highway 3A, near the Big Orange Bridge · 1-250-352-5515

Pizzeria in downtown Nelson serving specialty and custom pizzas, sides and desserts, with pickup, dine-in and delivery.

303 Victoria Street · 250-352-1212

Craft brewery and lounge in Nelson founded in 2014, grown from a nano-brewery into a full micro-brewery with a food and beer menu.

125 Hall Street · (250) 352-0094

Sports bar at the Adventure Hotel in downtown Nelson with wall-to-wall screens, hand-made pizzas and pub fare.

616 Vernon Street, at the Adventure Hotel · (250) 352-2715