Nelson: The City That Holds the Crown
Nelson, BC is a Canadian City situated in the Selkirk Mountains, west of Kootenay Lake. It has earned its nickname of “The Queen City” for having a massive number of reconstructed heritage buildings. Domestic flights from through the Castlegar Airport or the Trail Regional Airport will give you easy access to Nelson.
Best Time to Visit
The entire region of Kootenay experiences the four seasons. Therefore Nelson, British Columbia is fairly humid half of the year but cold during the other half. It is also snowy during winter. The best time to come around is from June to September where the temperature is favorable to do many outdoor activities and to experience the great Nelson Art Walk and the mouthwatering Wine and Food Festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Feel at home with the Nelson hotels and accommodations around the city such as the cozy The Adventure Hotel, the nearby Prestige Inn Nelson, and the 4-star Hume Hotel & Spa. While at Nelson, you should take self-guided Heritage & Craft-Art-Antique Walking Tours and as well as see a few of the 350 restored heritage buildings such as Streetcar 23 and Capitol Theater. The city is also well-known for being an artisan community so a paid visit to markets such as Cottonwood Community Market and Downtown Local Market will surprise you with gorgeous locally-crafted souvenirs perfect to bring home as gifts to your loved ones. Get to visit the Rossland Museum. Enjoy a day at the Red Mountain Resort.