Whether you prefer to travel on two feet, two wheels or four — we’ve got the local knowledge to get you to where you want to go. Our hostel is located in the heart of Nelson BC, so you can get where you are going right from our doorstep. Check out our top Kootenay picks, or ask our friendly staff when you check in. Our map is mobile friendly, printable and downloadable, so you can take it with you.
"ON THE GRID"
"OFF THE GRID"
Pulpit Rock: An easy hike with city views.
Kokanee Creek Park & Glacier: Autumn Salmon spawning, glacial hiking, front country/backcountry camping and sandy beaches.
Lakeside Park Water Sports: Summertime kayak, SUP, and canoe rentals.
The Rail Trail: Converted railway into low grade trail & trestle bridges. Bike, run or walk.
Ainsworth Hot Springs: Natural hot springs & cave — only a short 40 minute drive from town.
Whitewater Ski Hill: Some of the best powder in Canada. Whitewater has tons of front country and back country terrain (along with an awesome aprés shred restaurant/bar).
2. Red Light Ramen Bar
Where: 308 Herridge Lane
Web: redlightramenbar.ca
3. Cantina Del Centro
Where: 561 Baker Street
Web: cantinadelcentro.ca
4. El Taco
Where: 306 Victoria Street
Web: @eltacorevolution
5. Thors
Where: 303 Victoria Street
Web: thorspizza.ca
6. Baba's Indian Cuisine
Where: 445 Baker Street
Web: babasnelson.weebly.com
7. La Bomba Dell Amore
Where: 515 Kootenay Street
Web: www.labombadellamore.com
8. Yesaki's - West Coast Grill
Where: 701 Lakeside Drive
Web: westcoastgrill.ca
9. Backroads Brewing
Where: 460 Baker Street
Web: backroadsbrewing.com
19. John Ward Fine Coffee
Where: 503 Baker Street
Web: johnwardfinecoffee.com
12. Otter Books
Where: 398 Baker Street
Web: otterbooksinc.ca
13. Loot
Where: 495 Baker Street
Web: Loot on Facebook
14. Vince DeVito Shoes
Where: 411 Hall Street
Web: vincedevito.ca
15. Packrat Annie's
Where: 411 Kootenay Street
Web: Packrat Annie’s on Facebook
18. The Windsor barber and salon
Where: 711 Vernon Street
Web: windsorbarber.com
10. Valhalla Pure Outfitters
Where: 626 Baker Street
Web: vpo.ca
11. Tribute Boardshop
Where: 556 Baker Street
Web: tributeboardshop.ca
16. Roam Shop
Where: 639 Baker Street
Web: roamshop.ca
17. The Sacred Ride
Where: 213 Baker Street
Web: sacredride.ca