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.
"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).
Red Light Ramen Bar
Where: 308 Herridge Lane
Web: redlightramenbar.ca
Mikes Place Pub
Where: 422 Vernon St.
Web: humehotel.com/mikes-place-pub.com
Main Street Diner
Where: 616 Baker St.
Web: mainstreetdiner.ca
Thors Pizza
Where: 303 Victoria St.
Web: thorspizza.ca
Marzano
Where: 445 Baker St.
Web: marzanonelson.com
The Royal
Where: 330 Baker St.
Web: https://www.theroyalnelson.com/
Oso Negro Cafe
Where: 604 Ward St.
Web: www.osonegrocoffee.com
Sprout Plant Based Eatery
Where: 569 Ward St
Web: welovesprout.com
Backroads Brewing
Where: 460 Baker St.
Web: backroadsbrewing.com
Dominion Cafe
Where: 334 Baker St
Gaia Rising
Where: 356 Baker St.
Nelson School of Yoga
Where: 402 Baker St. #203
Web: https://www.nelsonschoolofyoga.com/
Shoe La La
Where: 499 Baker St.
Web: shoelalanelson.com
Ovo Ceramic Studio
Where: 467 Baker St.
Web: https://www.ovoceramic.com/
Packrat Annie's - Used Book & Vinyl Store
Where: 411 Kootenay St.
Web: Packrat Annie’s on Facebook
Aura Spa & Salon
Where: 422 Vernon St (Second Floor)
Web: humehotel.com/spa/
Horse & Snake Vintage
Where: 610 Baker St.
Web: horseandsnakevintage.com
Intuit Movement Studio
Where: 509 Vernon St.
Web: https://intuitmvmt.com/
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
Where: 626 Baker St.
Web: vpo.ca
Tribute Boardshop
Where: 556 Baker St.
Web: tributeboardshop.ca
Roam Shop
Where: 639 Baker Street
Web: roamshop.ca
The Sacred Ride
Where: 213 Baker St.
Web: sacredride.ca