Nelson is the number one small arts community in Canada and the heritage capital of British Columbia.
Some of the local activities on offer:
- Ainsworth Hot Springs
- just a short drive away are the famous pools, caves and spa resort.
- Whitewater Mountain Resort
- Mountain Biking - rentals, tours and trails.
- Water Sports - fishing, boating, kyaking, wakeboarding: Kootenay Lake offers them all.
- Golf - Nelson's own beautiful 18-hole course.
- Artwalk - local shops turn galleries. July, August and September mark three months of exhibitions throughout the downtown core.
- Capitol Theatre - newly restored, showing a range of film, dance, comedy and music.
- Dining - superb cuisine from all corners of the globe.
