Food and Drink

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Culinary Culture: Trail’s Most Outstanding Restaurants

    Culinary Culture: Trail’s Most Outstanding Restaurants

    With a rich heritage as a multicultural town with strong Italian roots, Trail has a mix of really incredible restaurants. Both timeless favourites and hot🔥 newcomers are on our list. We’re finding tasty gems all…