Food and Drink

  • Coming Soon: Nelson Star’s 14 Days of Poutine!

    Coming Soon: Nelson Star’s 14 Days of Poutine!

    Nelson Star’s 14 Days of Poutine will be back again this April for its fourth year! From April 14 – 27, 2025, 29 Kootenay restaurants will offer their delicious and comforting poutine creations for you…

  • What to Do in Castlegar: A Day Trip Itinerary

    What to Do in Castlegar: A Day Trip Itinerary

    Morning Whether you like your mornings calm and quiet or action packed, Castlegar has something for you. Castlegar Coffee Shops When you need your caffeine fix, there’s nowhere better in Castlegar than these great coffee…

  • Valentine’s Day Specials in Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, & Beyond

    Valentine’s Day Specials in Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, & Beyond

    Valentines Day Content sponsored by Camellia Floral Boutique 🌹 Stop by Camellia Floral Boutique and let your special someone know how much they mean to you with a colourful arrangement of seasonal blooms! Use code…

  • Bring a Friend: The BEST Wing Night Specials in the Kootenays

    Bring a Friend: The BEST Wing Night Specials in the Kootenays

    It might be 2025 now, but some traditions are timeless! Wing night specials are a time-honoured favourite of ours. There’s just something about crispy wings covered in your favourite sauce that just captures the spirit…

  • We Tried All 39 Burgers in Nelson Burger Month🤯

    We Tried All 39 Burgers in Nelson Burger Month🤯

    Nelson burger month is here, and we’ve tried ALL 39 entries! We’ve been to every restaurant in Nelson from Baker Street to Nelson Ave, driven to Kaslo, Winlaw and Salmo in search of the Nelson…

  • Nelson Burger Month 2024: The Champ is Here 🏆 🥊

    Nelson Burger Month 2024: The Champ is Here 🏆 🥊

    Nelson burger month is almost here, and our tastebuds are ready! We’ve already enjoyed Trail Burger Month and Castlegar Burger Month earlier this year, and now it’s Nelson’s turn! From November 1st – 30th, almost…

  • Where to See Fall Colours Around the Kootenays

    Where to See Fall Colours Around the Kootenays

    Take a drive through the Kootenays and you’ll quickly realize you’re in a special place. Spring, summer, fall, or winter, the natural beauty of the area shines through, but autumn might be the best of…

  • Visiting Nelson? 3 Coffee Shops You Don’t Want to Miss

    Visiting Nelson? 3 Coffee Shops You Don’t Want to Miss

    With its vibrant café culture, Nelson has earned a reputation as a destination for coffee enthusiasts. The town has a coffee shop on every corner, each putting its spin on this cultural mainstay with a…

  • A Visitors Guide to Nelson’s Most Iconic Bars

    A Visitors Guide to Nelson’s Most Iconic Bars

    After a day well spent exploring all Nelson has to offer, it’s time to relax and kick back with a tasty beverage or two. Nelson has some incredible options for funky cocktails and some establishments…

  • Nelson Restaurant Guide: Where to Eat on Your First Visit

    Nelson Restaurant Guide: Where to Eat on Your First Visit

    Nelson punches way above its weight class when it comes to restaurant choices. The culinary scene here is thriving, with each major worldwide cuisine being well represented. This is a town where only the best…