"We had an incredible stay at Baldface. The hospitality, riding and overall experience was unmatched. All my buddies are still raving about their experience. We'll definitely be back next season."

Bob Legasa,
Coeur d.Alene, ID

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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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