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Nelson

  • 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…

  • Where to Eat in Nelson: Visitors Guide

    Where to Eat in Nelson: Visitors Guide

    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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Affordable Eats: Cheap Lunch & Dinner Restaurants in Nelson

    Affordable Eats: Cheap Lunch & Dinner Restaurants in Nelson

    Getting out and exploring the community involves plenty of sustenance, and cheap food in Nelson is something we can ALL get behind! Nelson has north of 50 restaurants, many of which offer incredible value –…

  • Night Owl? Here’s a List of Places that Are Open Late (After 10pm) in Nelson BC

    Night Owl? Here’s a List of Places that Are Open Late (After 10pm) in Nelson BC

    Being a night owl in a smaller town can be hard, especially when establishments close before you’re ready for the night to end. But not today! Nelson, BC, has a few spots that cater to…

  • Craft Beer Haven: Exploring the Best Breweries in the Kootenays

    Craft Beer Haven: Exploring the Best Breweries in the Kootenays

    Craft beer fanatics, gather round! It’s time to dive into the world of craft beer in the Kootenays, where the stunning landscapes aren’t the only thing worth raising a glass to. Get ready to embark…

  • Best Patios In Nelson BC

    Best Patios In Nelson BC

    One of the questions we get asked all the time is “where’s the best patio in Nelson?”. Whether as a mid-day break from shopping, or as a way to take in Nelson’s heritage buildings and…