Kootenay Rockies
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R V T R A V E L E R S
NELSON B.C.
A Celebration of Life Tourism British Columbia
Nelson is a relatively small city but has a big personality. With a population of 9,752, it’s situated on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains. The town is famous for its alpine and nordic skiing, cat skiing, mountain biking, hiking, boating and golf, and for an incredibly active arts and culture scene in the Kootenay Rockies.
Home to an eclectic mix of old Nelson families, urban refugees, Vietnam draft dodgers and hippies, this off-beat Victorian town also boasts hundreds of well-preserved heritage buildings, a number of exceptional restaurants, bustling coffee shops and sidewalk cafes.
Downtown is compact, walkable, and packed with unique, boutique style stores that reflect the diversity of the community. Within just a few blocks, you’ll find everything from natural foods to high-quality clothing, with a whole lot of outdoor gear in between.
Best Art Town Nelson has been named as the “best
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rvsnowbirds.com Photo credit Kootenay Tourism
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