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Hanging
Out in Nelson, BC

While you are in Nelson, BC, we have a few suggestions to make your vacation more enjoyable.

Hotels in Nelson

Nelson, British Columbia and Kootenay Lake

  • The Prestige Inn Lakeside Resort $$$
    Fine accommodation on Kootenay Lake. Hot tub, suites, 5-minute walk to town.
    (250) 352-7222

  • Mountain Hound Inn $$
    Boutique hotel right in the heart of downtown. Quiet, comfortable, contemporary rooms including free high-speed, flat screen TVs, ski tuning room, discount ski passes and continental breakfast.
    (866) 452-6490

  • The New Grand Hotel $$
    34 retro-style rooms including a 15-room hostel right in the middle of town. Pub, restaurant & organic coffeehouse downstairs.
    (888) 722-2258

  • The Hume Hotel $$
    Turn-of-the-century hotel right downtown. Friendly neighborhood pub and three restaurants on lower level.
    (250) 352-5331

  • The Dancing Bear Inn $
    Comfortable, clean, and cozy at the end of Baker Street. Internet access. Discount for Baldface guests. Ski packages available. CAN $104 for 2 nights accommodation and a lift ticket to Whitewater.
    (250) 352-7573

  • White House Backpacker Lodge $
    A grand Victorian residence renovated with flair, offering warm and friendly boutique-style hostel accommodation right downtown. Private rooms or dorm beds available.
    (250) 352-0505

Restaurants in Nelson

  • All Seasons Café
    Left coast inland cuisine in a fine back alley bistro.
    620 Herridge Lane, (250) 352-0101

  • Cafe K.A.S.
    Eclectic fine dining with chef/owner Gordon -- fresh and unforgettable!
    602 Front Street, (250) 505-5502

  • Redfish Grill
    Affordable burgers, international cuisine, great daily specials.
    479 Baker Street, (250) 352-3456

  • The Hume Hotel: Mike's Pub or The Library
    Great burgers, steaks, pastas, and appetizers
    422 Vernon Street, (250) 352-5331

  • Kurama Sushi
    Sushi, Japanese, and Chinese food.
    (250) 352-5353

  • The Outer Clove
    A unique garlic café
    536 Stanley Street, (250) 354-1667

  • Main Street Diner
    Gourmet burgers & Greek specialties
    616 Baker Street, (250) 354-4848

  • Max & Irma's Kitchen
    Wood-fired pizza and calzones, Italian dishes, and great desserts
    515 Kootenay Street, (250) 352-2332

Shopping

  • Oso Negro Coffee
    Our local coffee roaster in Nelson, BC created a custom blend exclusively for Baldface.

Spas

  • Mountain Waters Spa
    Spa and retreat services that inspire rejuvenation, peace, and well-being right off of Baker Street.

Local Skiing

  • Red Mountain
    The local mountain of the small and charming town Rossland—about an hour drive from Nelson. Red Mountain, home to the Molson Canadian Freeskiing Challenge, is worth spending a few good days exploring.

  • Whitewater Ski Area
    A big, challenging mountain with a small, family-style lodge and two two-seater chairlifts. For lift-accessed backcountry, this resort is one of the best. Whitewater is an easy 20-minute drive from Nelson and there is a local shuttle van that can make your visit even easier.

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