Introducing Nelson
Nelson is reason enough to visit the Kootenays and should be on any itinerary in the region. Tidy brick buildings climb the side of a hill overlooking the west arm of beautiful Kootenay Lake and the waterfront is lined with parks and beaches. The thriving café, art and nightlife culture is simply a bonus. However, what really propels Nelson over the top is its personality: a funky mix of hippies, characters, creative types and rugged individualists. You can find all these along Baker St, the pedestrian-friendly main drag where wafts of patchouli mingle with hints of fresh-roasted coffee.
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Born as a mining town in the late 1800s, in 1977 a decades-long heritage preservation project began. Today there are more than 350 carefully preserved and restored period buildings. Nelson is an excellent base for hiking, skiing and kayaking the nearby lakes and hills.
Last updated: Sep 24, 2008
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RE: Alberta - BC Road Trip Route
by helloworldz 12 September 2011
Dude, Here are some places to check out Nelson is at the very Top of my list, look up Nelson BC in google images. Along the kootenay…
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RE: 3-Weeks Western Canada Itinerary Help
by redtara 28 June 2011
Hi: Yes I'd drive the Slocan Valley circuit East to west from Nelson. Nakusp is beautiful. Very sleepy area the Slocan Valley but…
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RE: Car Hire for trip at Nelson BC
by Nikita1 22 June 2011
If you've never driven in snow EVER, then I would suggest taking a shuttle from the Castlegar airport then walking around Nelson your…
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