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About the Nelson Area

If you long to hike pristine mountain terrain, or explore quaint valley towns far from the madding crowds, Nelson is the place for you. This quiet corner of southeastern British Columbia offers some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Stunning alpine lakes, world-class fishing and golf, abundant wildlife, a burgeoning mountain biking scene, natural hot springs, and some of the finest powder skiing in North America await your visit.

Nelson also has one of the best-preserved collections of heritage buildings in Canada, and is consistently ranked as the number one small-town arts community in Canada. Twenty years ago, it served as the location for the movie Roxanne, starring Darryl Hannah and Steve Martin, and is today celebrated as the embodiment of the ‘alternative lifestyle’.Nestled on the shores of Kootenay Lake, Nelson's historic charm and spectacular scenery create a setting unparalleled in British Columbia. If you're looking for a truly memorable holiday, you owe it to yourself to explore the Nelson area. Call us and we will be happy to help you plan your special vacation.

Toll-free: 1-250-596-2337       outside North America 001-250-352-3226

Email: info@innthegarden.com

To help you plan your trip to Nelson and area we recommend you check out the following web sites:

General information
www.kootenayrockies.com - general tourism information and maps for this region
www.discovernelson.com - general information about Nelson and a calendar of events
www.selkirkloop.org - the International Selkirk Loop driving tour through Idaho, Washington and S.Eastern British Columbia
www.crestonwildlife.ca - the Creston Valley Wildlife Centre. Internationally acclaimed bird and wildlife sanctuary

Skiing
www.skiwhitewater.com - Whitewater Ski Resort, 12 miles south of Nelson
www.nnsc.kics.bc.ca - Nelson's cross-country Nordic Skiing site, with groomed trails and night-lighting

Biking
www.biketoursbc.ca - Wright Wheels. Day trips and multi-day cycle tours in and around Nelson

Mountain retreats
www.hiking.com - Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat & Health Spa. Located 40 minutes northeast of Nelson looking over Kootenay Lake

Golf
www.granitepointe.ca - Nelson’s spectacular 18 hole golf course

Hot springs
www.hotnaturally.com – our famous spa resort and thermal caves, a short drive away

Mountain pursuits
www.gravityadventures.net - rock climbing, mountain biking and alpine hiking
www.summitreflections.com - day hiking and multi-day vacations for both beginners and advanced hikers and climbers

Arts & Culture
www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca - live theatre, concerts, films; located opposite our inn
www.touchstonesnelson.ca - opened October 06, Nelson’s state-of-the-art museum and gallery
www.ksac.bc.ca - the Kootenay School of the Arts. Summer courses are offered in various media. Located in downtown Nelson
www.nelsonlearning.ca - Nelson Summer of Learning. 130 multi-disciplinary summer courses are offered. Located in Nelson