Some Stuff I Like in Nelson
Food scene
Great food and drinks. Pool tables and darts. And Woody Harrelson hangs out at the bar in his PJs sometimes.
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Mike's Place Pub
422 Vernon StGreat food and drinks. Pool tables and darts. And Woody Harrelson hangs out at the bar in his PJs sometimes.
Nelson's fanciest gastropub. Can't think of anything bad to say, they absolutely nail it from the food to the drinks to the extensive beer list.
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Broken Hill
479 Baker StNelson's fanciest gastropub. Can't think of anything bad to say, they absolutely nail it from the food to the drinks to the extensive beer list.
Burritos that hit the spot. But let's be real: It's not authentic Mexican food. Still good though!
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El Taco
306 Victoria StBurritos that hit the spot. But let's be real: It's not authentic Mexican food. Still good though!
Get the duck-confit poutine. Or anything. Another great restaurant hidden in a Nelson alley.
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Pitchfork Eatery
518 Hall StGet the duck-confit poutine. Or anything. Another great restaurant hidden in a Nelson alley.
Kootenay Tamil Kitchen
318 Anderson StFamily-owned with amazing South Indian cuisine.
Nelson's best happy hour. On the waterfront, with fantastic drinks and food deals.
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Prestige Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre
701 Lakeside DrNelson's best happy hour. On the waterfront, with fantastic drinks and food deals.
Long-standing local favorite gastropub that does everything well. Awesome nachos, even.
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Jackson's Hole & Grill
524 Vernon StLong-standing local favorite gastropub that does everything well. Awesome nachos, even.
Another Nelson legend. Feed the owner a Seinfeld joke and he'll feed you amazing pizza.
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Thor's Pizza
303 Victoria StAnother Nelson legend. Feed the owner a Seinfeld joke and he'll feed you amazing pizza.
Great drinks and beers, rad food, live shows, pool tables, video games, ski and snowboard movies on the big screen. A modern venue in a historic building, about as Nelson as it gets.
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The Royal on Baker
330 Baker StreetGreat drinks and beers, rad food, live shows, pool tables, video games, ski and snowboard movies on the big screen. A modern venue in a historic building, about as Nelson as it gets.
If you're a third-wave, single-origin type of person who gets excited about notes of marzipan in your pour-over, you will love this local roaster.
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No6 Coffee Co.
511 Front StIf you're a third-wave, single-origin type of person who gets excited about notes of marzipan in your pour-over, you will love this local roaster.
It's mountain-town sushi! The owner is one of those Japanese guys with a smile that goes ear-to-ear and infects everyone he meets.
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Kurama Sushi Japanese Restaurant
491 Baker StIt's mountain-town sushi! The owner is one of those Japanese guys with a smile that goes ear-to-ear and infects everyone he meets.
What's better than meticulously-made ramen hidden in a back alley?! Stylish bar and food.
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Red Light Ramen
308 Herridge LnWhat's better than meticulously-made ramen hidden in a back alley?! Stylish bar and food.
Yum Son
522 Victoria StUpscale Vietnamese pho and banh mi and more.
Cash-only French Canadian bakery with all the goodies. $20 is not enough bread once you see the selection.
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Ausoleil Levant
281 Herridge LaneCash-only French Canadian bakery with all the goodies. $20 is not enough bread once you see the selection.
Sip a tasty flight in one of the coolest spaces in one of Nelson's most amazing historic buildings.
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Nelson Brewing Company
512 Latimer StSip a tasty flight in one of the coolest spaces in one of Nelson's most amazing historic buildings.
Stellar Italian cuisine in a gorgeous modern restaurant. Great brunch, too.
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Marzano
153 Baker StStellar Italian cuisine in a gorgeous modern restaurant. Great brunch, too.
Great breakfast and lunch diner with windows to watch the parade of interesting folks along Baker.
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Full Circle Cafe
402 Baker StGreat breakfast and lunch diner with windows to watch the parade of interesting folks along Baker.
Mouth-watering classics and curries. Exactly what you want when you want Indian.
Tandoori Indian Grill & Lounge
409 Kootenay StMouth-watering classics and curries. Exactly what you want when you want Indian.
Perfect summer porch and wonderfully diverse menu with something delicious for everyone, from healthy quinoa bowls to decadent burgers.
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Rel-ish Bistro
301 Baker StPerfect summer porch and wonderfully diverse menu with something delicious for everyone, from healthy quinoa bowls to decadent burgers.
Amazing and good-for-you food. The cauliflower wings, poke bowls, burgers, and falafel wrap more than meet high expectations.
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Sprout Plant Based Eatery
569 Ward StAmazing and good-for-you food. The cauliflower wings, poke bowls, burgers, and falafel wrap more than meet high expectations.
Classic sandwich spot hidden across from the old train station. Visit the restored train station while you're there, the Nelson visitor centre is in there and has lots of cool history and displays.
Railway Station Specialty Meats & Deli
86 Baker StClassic sandwich spot hidden across from the old train station. Visit the restored train station while you're there, the Nelson visitor centre is in there and has lots of cool history and displays.
Take A Hike
Hikes & Silliness
Nelson's signature hike. Unbeatable views of town and the mountains.
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Pulpit Rock
Nelson's signature hike. Unbeatable views of town and the mountains.
Rough road to lots of snow and zero cell signal. Easily the best resort menu in North America.
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Whitewater Ski Resort
6010 Whitewater Ski Hill RdRough road to lots of snow and zero cell signal. Easily the best resort menu in North America.
Beaches, stand-up paddleboard and kayak rentals, playgrounds, outdoor gym, a nice restaurant, views... Maybe the nicest "city" park in the world.
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Lakeside Park
Lakeside ParkBeaches, stand-up paddleboard and kayak rentals, playgrounds, outdoor gym, a nice restaurant, views... Maybe the nicest "city" park in the world.
Rails to trails below Mountain Station is an easy and gorgeous walk in the woods—unless you don't like off-leash dogs, cyclists, or cross-country skiers. Mellow out, it's Nelson.
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Mountain Station
Rails to trails below Mountain Station is an easy and gorgeous walk in the woods—unless you don't like off-leash dogs, cyclists, or cross-country skiers. Mellow out, it's Nelson.
Seriously, why is there a Walmart parking lot on the nicest piece of waterfront property in town? This is a crime scene.
Walmart
1000 Lakeside DrSeriously, why is there a Walmart parking lot on the nicest piece of waterfront property in town? This is a crime scene.
Challenging new hiking trail to the top of White Queen, one of the signature backcountry descents near Whitewater Ski Area. Expect glorious mountain vistas in every direction. You can access the trail from the Hummingbird Pass lot on the road to Whitewater, just about 20 minutes from town. Usually clear of snow from July to October. Bring bear spray.
White Queen
Challenging new hiking trail to the top of White Queen, one of the signature backcountry descents near Whitewater Ski Area. Expect glorious mountain vistas in every direction. You can access the trail from the Hummingbird Pass lot on the road to Whitewater, just about 20 minutes from town. Usually clear of snow from July to October. Bring bear spray.
Nelson's best hike, with awe-inspiring views throughout the hike and from the peak. Usually clear of snow July to October. Never heard of any incidents, but there is wildlife around town (moose, brown and black bears, wolves, cougars, marmots, angry squirrels, etc) so carry bear spray.
Toad Mountain
Nelson's best hike, with awe-inspiring views throughout the hike and from the peak. Usually clear of snow July to October. Never heard of any incidents, but there is wildlife around town (moose, brown and black bears, wolves, cougars, marmots, angry squirrels, etc) so carry bear spray.
Tipps für Reisende
Was einpacken?
Bring winter-appropriate shoes.
It snows and rains a lot here. Don't be the California dude in Vans slip-ons freezing his wet toes off.