Holiday in Nelson British Columbia Canada

A place where life is relaxed & people say
 "hello" to strangers. No Side arms...

Nelson British Columbia, a population of about 12,000,  located in the southern interior of British Columbia Canada, 
in a region called the West Kootenay.

Snowcat Ski

Get ready to ride Spectacular BC Powder
 Snowcat Skiing & Snowboarding!

Nelson BC, located in southeastern British Columbia Canada, 30 miles north of the US border. Ski  Whitewater Ski Resort. 

Explore Nelson with a virtual tour!
Virtual Motoring Tour (around Nelson)

Nelson BC, Canada Virtual Walking Tour (downtown core)

Nelson BC
Local history, amenities, area attractions and business information

City of Nelson
Includes community, lifestyle, history and business information

In 1867, gold and silver were found in the Nelson BC area and Nelson British Columbia grew quickly as a result of the frantic mining activity.  By 1910, Nelson had its own hydro generating station, street cars, sewer system, and police force. Englishmen came to Nelson BC to plant lakeside orchards, and Russian Doukhobors, tilled the valley bench lands. Nelson History