Guidebook for Nelson
Food Scene
Baker Street
There are many restaurants, coffee shops and stores to explore.
One of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I love the modern decor and gluten free options. It's a hip and happening place.
61 locals recommend
Cantina Del Centro
565 Baker StOne of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I love the modern decor and gluten free options. It's a hip and happening place.
The Yellow Deli
202 Vernon StEnjoy locally grown ingredients and organic meals.
The locals love this spot as there is a tranquil garden setting and hand crafted metal work. Check the rotating gallery of paintings and photographs by local artists too.
44 locals recommend
Oso Negro Café
604 Ward StThe locals love this spot as there is a tranquil garden setting and hand crafted metal work. Check the rotating gallery of paintings and photographs by local artists too.
The Vienna Cafe
411 Kootenay StA family fun dining option with a used book store,too!
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful rail to trail where you can walk for hours in the forest.
9 locals recommend
Mountain Station
This is a beautiful rail to trail where you can walk for hours in the forest.
Check out Nelson from the look out point at Gyro Park. The is also a family pool open in July and August. The playground is fun for kids too.
Gyro Park Road
Gyro Park RoadCheck out Nelson from the look out point at Gyro Park. The is also a family pool open in July and August. The playground is fun for kids too.
A great place to have an evening b-b-q and dip in the lake.
71 locals recommend
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
British Columbia 3AA great place to have an evening b-b-q and dip in the lake.
A gorgeous park on the lake with a beach, huge playground and summer Cafe. You can even rent a SUP for a few hours to play in the water.
61 locals recommend
Lakeside Park
Lakeside ParkA gorgeous park on the lake with a beach, huge playground and summer Cafe. You can even rent a SUP for a few hours to play in the water.
An awesome farmers market runs here from end of May to October. The is a stunning waterfall to experience.
19 locals recommend
Cottonwood Falls Park
199 Carbonate StAn awesome farmers market runs here from end of May to October. The is a stunning waterfall to experience.
If you have a dog, check out this waterfront off leash dog walk location.
7 locals recommend
Prestige Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre
701 Lakeside DrIf you have a dog, check out this waterfront off leash dog walk location.
Shopping
A beautiful collection of arts and crafts by local artists. Take home an original pottery piece as a momento from Nelson.
15 locals recommend
Craft Connection
378 Baker StA beautiful collection of arts and crafts by local artists. Take home an original pottery piece as a momento from Nelson.
Drinks & Nightlife
Spiritbar
422 Vernon StEnjoy some late night music with impressive DJ s.
The Royal on Baker
330 Baker StreetEnjoy eats, drinks and live music.
Essentials
My favorite organic grocery store. Enjoy some locally grown, non-GMO and organic produce.
55 locals recommend
Kootenay Co-op Grocery Store
777 Baker StMy favorite organic grocery store. Enjoy some locally grown, non-GMO and organic produce.
A wide selection of organic produce and other options at affordable prices. Enjoy a walk along the lake front before you go shopping.
34 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
1200 Lakeside DrA wide selection of organic produce and other options at affordable prices. Enjoy a walk along the lake front before you go shopping.
Arts & Culture
Capitol Theatre
421 Victoria StEnjoy live music, dance, theatre, movies and more.