Michael's Guidebook

Michael
Michael's Guidebook

Food scene

Great craft beer, munchies and meals in a laid back friendly local atmosphere. The beer can also be found in cans at Taghum Shell just down the road from cabins.
17 locals recommend
Torchlight Brewing Co.
125 Hall St
17 locals recommend
Great craft beer, munchies and meals in a laid back friendly local atmosphere. The beer can also be found in cans at Taghum Shell just down the road from cabins.
Another stop on the Local Craft beer circuit. More of a place for drink than eats.
30 locals recommend
Backroads Brewing Company
460 Baker St
30 locals recommend
Another stop on the Local Craft beer circuit. More of a place for drink than eats.
Mexican food, great drinks and a lively atmosphere. Good outdoor patio in the summer.
61 locals recommend
Cantina Del Centro
565 Baker St
61 locals recommend
Mexican food, great drinks and a lively atmosphere. Good outdoor patio in the summer.
Delicious Breakfast! Try the West Coast Benny. Can be a line-up on weekends, so get your name on the list. There is a line for a reason.
20 locals recommend
Full Circle Cafe
402 Baker St
20 locals recommend
Delicious Breakfast! Try the West Coast Benny. Can be a line-up on weekends, so get your name on the list. There is a line for a reason.
Heritage themed pub with good food, drink and atmosphere. Consistently good for decades. Can never go wrong as an after ski spot!
25 locals recommend
Mike's Place Pub
422 Vernon St
25 locals recommend
Heritage themed pub with good food, drink and atmosphere. Consistently good for decades. Can never go wrong as an after ski spot!
Creative and seasonal menu. Great food and drinks. Highly recommend!
41 locals recommend
Pitchfork Eatery
518 Hall St
41 locals recommend
Creative and seasonal menu. Great food and drinks. Highly recommend!
Oven fired pizza and drinks-good atmosphere.
42 locals recommend
Marzano
153 Baker St
42 locals recommend
Oven fired pizza and drinks-good atmosphere.
Always a great meal!
16 locals recommend
Outer Clove Restaurant
536 Stanley St
16 locals recommend
Always a great meal!
Deli/cafe inside the store has amazing food. Mostly vegan and veggie options.
55 locals recommend
Kootenay Co-op Grocery Store
777 Baker St
55 locals recommend
Deli/cafe inside the store has amazing food. Mostly vegan and veggie options.
Themed bar in a secluded alley. Inventive drinks and menu.
The Black Cauldron
Themed bar in a secluded alley. Inventive drinks and menu.
44 locals recommend
Oso Negro Café
604 Ward St
44 locals recommend

Ski Resort

Powder, powder and more powder! Enough said.
49 locals recommend
Whitewater Ski Resort
6010 Whitewater Ski Hill Rd
49 locals recommend
Powder, powder and more powder! Enough said.
Another close by mountain. Why not try another hill for a day after skiing Whitewater.
42 locals recommend
Red Mountain Resort
4300 Red Mountain Road
42 locals recommend
Another close by mountain. Why not try another hill for a day after skiing Whitewater.
Beautiful cross-country ski area.
Nelson Nordic Ski Club
4638 BC-6
Beautiful cross-country ski area.
Old Railroad converted into trail. X-country, snow shoe, bike or walk. Trail head is minutes from cabins!
Crescent Valley Rail Trail
Crescent Valley Rail Trail
Old Railroad converted into trail. X-country, snow shoe, bike or walk. Trail head is minutes from cabins!

Hot Springs

Want to avoid the tourist thing? This natural hot springs is just beside the river. Natural pools built from rock by locals. No tickets needed. Hidden Gem!
6 locals recommend
Halfway River Hot Springs
British Columbia 23
6 locals recommend
Want to avoid the tourist thing? This natural hot springs is just beside the river. Natural pools built from rock by locals. No tickets needed. Hidden Gem!
Natural caves are amazing. Soak and relax.
28 locals recommend
Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort
3609 Balfour-Kaslo-Galena Bay Hwy
28 locals recommend
Natural caves are amazing. Soak and relax.

Sightseeing

See Kokanee Glacier and surrounding area from a heli! Heli pad is 5 min drive from cabins.
High Terrain Helicopters
1675 HWY 3A West
See Kokanee Glacier and surrounding area from a heli! Heli pad is 5 min drive from cabins.
Drive up to Gibson Lake where the trail heads start for many amazing day hikes and more!
17 locals recommend
Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park
17 locals recommend
Drive up to Gibson Lake where the trail heads start for many amazing day hikes and more!
Beautiful Provincial park with breathtaking day hikes.
11 locals recommend
Valhalla Provincial Park
11 locals recommend
Beautiful Provincial park with breathtaking day hikes.

Beach

Just over Taghum bridge 5 minutes away! Beach with picnic tables. A local favourite.
18 locals recommend
Taghum Beach Regional Park
18 locals recommend
Just over Taghum bridge 5 minutes away! Beach with picnic tables. A local favourite.
Just under BOB-big orange bridge. Beach, playground, kayak rentals, picnic area, tennis courts, bbq area, concession.
61 locals recommend
Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park
61 locals recommend
Just under BOB-big orange bridge. Beach, playground, kayak rentals, picnic area, tennis courts, bbq area, concession.

Live music.

Live music most nights.
Live rock, blues, metal, funk and alternative music-check to see who is playing tonight. Live music most nights.
13 locals recommend
The Royal on Baker
330 Baker Street
13 locals recommend
Live rock, blues, metal, funk and alternative music-check to see who is playing tonight. Live music most nights.
Night club with electronica, DJs and live bands.
22 locals recommend
Spiritbar
422 Vernon St
22 locals recommend
Night club with electronica, DJs and live bands.

Activities

29 locals recommend
Kokanee Mountain Zipline
Kokanee Glacier Road
29 locals recommend
Queen City Escape Rooms
502 Baker St