Sky & Vee’s Guidebook
Food scene
Mike's Place Pub
422 Vernon StA fun local hangout
A super hip taco restaurant with great tequila! Where the locals love to be.
61 locals recommend
Cantina Del Centro
565 Baker StA super hip taco restaurant with great tequila! Where the locals love to be.
Frog Peak Cafe
1418 BC-6Has become a landmark and a local favourite.
Pitchfork Eatery
518 Hall StGreat atmosphere and beautiful patio!
Louie's Steakhouse & Lounge
616 Vernon StCraving a great steak, this is the place to go!
Kurama Sushi Japanese Restaurant
491 Baker StOur favourite sushi joint!
Uptown posh whiskey bar and great brisket! It’s a must, just to see Bruce the buffalo.
21 locals recommend
Broken Hill
479 Baker StUptown posh whiskey bar and great brisket! It’s a must, just to see Bruce the buffalo.
Beaches
Lakeside Park
Lakeside ParkPark and beach right in Nelson.
Taghum Beach Regional Park
Crescent Valley Beach Park
1277 British Columbia 6A small beach on the solcan river.
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
British Columbia 3AGolfing
Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park
1602 Aaron RdBalfour Golf Course
602 Queens Bay RdGranite Pointe Golf Club and RV Park
1123 Richards St WSkiing
Whitewater Ski Resort
6010 Whitewater Ski Hill RdGreat ski hill and amazing food!
Red Mountain Resort
4300 Red Mountain RoadGreat family friendly ski hill
Hiking
Pulpit Rock
A must do while in Nelson. Beautiful hike with amazing views.
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
British Columbia 3ANice hiking and a lovely beach
Dove Hill Trail
Dove Hill TrailKokanee Glacier Provincial Park
Slocan Valley Rail Trail
Slocan Valley Rail TrailHot springs
This is an absolute must see. The hot springs caves are one of a kind
28 locals recommend
Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort
3609 Balfour-Kaslo-Galena Bay HwyThis is an absolute must see. The hot springs caves are one of a kind
Halcyon Hot Springs
5655 BC-23Halfway River Hot Springs
British Columbia 23A true Kootenay gem!!