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Baldface \ Travel \ Nelson, BC

Directions

Nelson is a 3 ½ hour drive north of Spokane, Washington USA. Baldface Lodge is directly across Kootenay Lake from Nelson, BC Canada, between the Kokanee and Valhalla Provincial Parks.

Typically, our guests arrive at Baldface by one of four options:

  • Fly to Castlegar, BC (YCG) and take a cab into Nelson
  • Fly to Spokane, WA (GEG) and take the shuttle or rent a car
  • Drive to Nelson
  • Private Charter Flights provided by Northern Thunderbird Air

Lost?

Try to give us a call at (250) 352-0006, but cell coverage is spotty in the mountains so we really recommend having a good map.

Road Report

You can find updated road reports for Southern British Columbia on the Ministry of Transportation website.

Nelson, BC is one of the hippest towns in BC and has been rated Canada's #1 small town arts community. Outdoor recreation thrives within this eclectic town, which has nearly 10,000 residents. Nelson offers a wide variety of trendy shops and great restaurants. While you are in Nelson, we have a few suggestions to make your vacation more enjoyable.

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
Cloudside Inn $$
Stylish downtown bed and breakfast with contemporary, classy rooms right in the heart of town. (250) 352 3226
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
All Seasons Café
Left coast inland cuisine in a fine back alley bistro. 620 Herridge Lane, (250) 352-0101
Bibo
BiBO serves modern bistro fare, rustic Italian, fresh, creative, European inspired comfort food along with a wide variety of exciting wines in an intimate dining room in historic Malone Manor on Hall and Herridge Lane, Nelson’s favorite destination. website (250) 352-2744
The Hume Hotel: Mike's Pub or The Library
Great burgers, steaks, pastas, and appetizers 422 Vernon Street (250) 352-5331
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
Oso Negro Coffee
Our local coffee roaster in Nelson, BC created a custom blend exclusively for Baldface.
ZMAN Coffee
Full Circle Cafe
Open daily for breakfast & lunch - located in the Nelson Trading Company building on Baker Street (250) 354-4458
Mountain Waters Spa
Spa and retreat services that inspire rejuvenation, peace, and well-being right off of Baker Street.
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. Kootenay Mountain Adventures