Guidebook for Nelson
Parks & Nature
Pulpit Rock
Amazing view from the top, beautiful trees on the way.
The beautiful old trees and peaceful lake make this a majestic place. Go for a peaceful jog along the waterfront path and checkout the neat outdoor gym! Soccer fields, baseball diamonds, play ground, oh my! This is the centre of Nelson outdoor recreation, and its right next door!
61 Einheimische empfehlen
Lakeside Park
Lakeside ParkThe beautiful old trees and peaceful lake make this a majestic place. Go for a peaceful jog along the waterfront path and checkout the neat outdoor gym! Soccer fields, baseball diamonds, play ground, oh my! This is the centre of Nelson outdoor recreation, and its right next door!
Entertainment & Activities
Ainsworth
Soak up the views of Kootenay lake in this unique hot spring.
Wednesday night open mics are great. Enter by donation. An eclectic great scene.
Expressions Theatre Cafe
554 Ward StWednesday night open mics are great. Enter by donation. An eclectic great scene.
Food Scene
Superb coffee and excellent chocolate cake. Only a couple blocks from the house. Check out the big red Birthday book, if you're into horoscopes, its uncanny.
A.M. Radio Cafe
711 Radio AveSuperb coffee and excellent chocolate cake. Only a couple blocks from the house. Check out the big red Birthday book, if you're into horoscopes, its uncanny.
Good food and coffee, great value. Breakfast, lunch and baked goods. Go grab a fresh loaf of bread to have with breakfast!
Old World Bakery & Bistro
323 Nelson AvenueGood food and coffee, great value. Breakfast, lunch and baked goods. Go grab a fresh loaf of bread to have with breakfast!
Essentials
Take a flat stroll through lakeside park to this convenient grocery store.
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Save-On-Foods
1200 Lakeside DrTake a flat stroll through lakeside park to this convenient grocery store.
Shopping
A grocery store, 5 blocks from the house. Starbucks inside which, while not as fun as our many local cafes, opens pretty darn early.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Safeway Nelson
211 Anderson StA grocery store, 5 blocks from the house. Starbucks inside which, while not as fun as our many local cafes, opens pretty darn early.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing cocktails. Seriously, amazing. In a cool little back alley, serving simple (delicious) affordable food as well.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Red Light Ramen
308 Herridge LnAmazing cocktails. Seriously, amazing. In a cool little back alley, serving simple (delicious) affordable food as well.
Great local beer in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Big tables and benches: meet new people or meet up with a big group. They don't serve food, but you can get pizza ordered in!
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Backroads Brewing Company
460 Baker StGreat local beer in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Big tables and benches: meet new people or meet up with a big group. They don't serve food, but you can get pizza ordered in!