Food and Drink

  • 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 storied institution 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…

  • We Tried Every Burger in Castlegar Burger Month: Our Thoughts

    We Tried Every Burger in Castlegar Burger Month: Our Thoughts

    2024 marked two new entries into the burger month craze. In addition to Nelson’s Burger Month in November, we now have June’s Trail Burger Month and August’s Castlegar Burger Month. Both build off the successful…

  • Battle for the Crown: Castlegar Burger Month Kicks Off! 🍔

    Battle for the Crown: Castlegar Burger Month Kicks Off! 🍔

    You know the drill folks: it’s Castlegar Burger Month. In the same vein as Trail/Rossland Burger Month and Nelson Burger Month, Castlegar is introducing their own Burger Month that runs throughout August!  From August 1st –…

  • A Scoop of Summer: The Best Ice Cream in Nelson

    A Scoop of Summer: The Best Ice Cream in Nelson

    Nelson has some faboulous desserts, but the ice cream selection in this town is equally impressive! Classic soft serve, handcrafted gelato, and flavour packed hard ice cream are all well represented here, and we’re willing to…

  • Treat Yourself: Our Picks for the Top Desserts in Nelson

    Treat Yourself: Our Picks for the Top Desserts in Nelson

    Today we’re looking at a decidedly subjective topic: where to get the best dessert in Nelson. In a town packed with fabulous restaurants and cafés, finding the standout desserts is a daunting task. After all,…

  • Vote With Your Tastebuds: Trail/Rossland Burger Month On NOW!

    Vote With Your Tastebuds: Trail/Rossland Burger Month On NOW!

    Hot on the heels of Silver City Days, Trail and Rossland are raising the bar with their inaugural Burger Month! 🍔 We’re all big fans of Nelson’s version of this contest, and can’t wait to see what…

  • And the Winner Is… Announcing the Winners of Nelson’s 14 Days of Poutine 2024!

    And the Winner Is… Announcing the Winners of Nelson’s 14 Days of Poutine 2024!

    Well the dust has settled, the gravy boats have run dry, and Nelson’s annual poutine extravaganza, the 14 Days of Poutine, has come to a delicious end!  From April 22nd to May 5th, restaurants across the city battled it out…

  • Celebrating Moms: Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner Specials in the Kootenays

    Celebrating Moms: Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner Specials in the Kootenays

    Treat your mom like royalty this Mother’s Day in the Kootenays! While Mother’s Day Brunch is a favourite for many families, and there’s some special menus and extra bonuses being offered throughout the whole day…