Guidebook for Nelson

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Guidebook for Nelson

Food Scene

Everything is delicious and high quality. My favorites are the Raspberry Bliss Bars, the Cranberry Yogurt cake and for savory, the Salsa Verde bun...or the Pesto Walnut croissant. So good, all of it!
16 locals recommend
Kootenay Bakery Cafe Cooperative The
377 Baker St
16 locals recommend
Everything is delicious and high quality. My favorites are the Raspberry Bliss Bars, the Cranberry Yogurt cake and for savory, the Salsa Verde bun...or the Pesto Walnut croissant. So good, all of it!
Wickedly delicious and original drinks, martinis, good Mexican beer options and super-yummy food. Outside seating for enjoying summer evenings and people watching. Can be crowded and noisy inside but that is part of it's charm.
61 locals recommend
Cantina Del Centro
565 Baker St
61 locals recommend
Wickedly delicious and original drinks, martinis, good Mexican beer options and super-yummy food. Outside seating for enjoying summer evenings and people watching. Can be crowded and noisy inside but that is part of it's charm.
Sage has wonderful food and a spectacular view of the water and mountains, an elegant ambience and good service.
15 locals recommend
Sage Tapas & Wine Bar
705 Vernon St
15 locals recommend
Sage has wonderful food and a spectacular view of the water and mountains, an elegant ambience and good service.
This secret spot has superb coffee, friendly owners, nice food items and an urban/industrial chic atmosphere with interesting lighting, artwork and maps. Located on Radio Avenue, it is the perfect destination to include when walking from Lakeside Park to John's Walk.
A.M. Radio Cafe
711 Radio Ave
This secret spot has superb coffee, friendly owners, nice food items and an urban/industrial chic atmosphere with interesting lighting, artwork and maps. Located on Radio Avenue, it is the perfect destination to include when walking from Lakeside Park to John's Walk.
Good home-style meals in a unique location amidst trees. Takes you back to the hippy days; expect jiggy music.
12 locals recommend
The Yellow Deli
202 Vernon St
12 locals recommend
Good home-style meals in a unique location amidst trees. Takes you back to the hippy days; expect jiggy music.
This is my solid "go-to" place for lunch or dinner. Always good food, comfortable, quiet enough to converse, often pleasant acoustic music in the evenings, a nice fire place in the winter and elegant historic decor. Don't miss this.
9 locals recommend
Library Lounge
422 Vernon St
9 locals recommend
This is my solid "go-to" place for lunch or dinner. Always good food, comfortable, quiet enough to converse, often pleasant acoustic music in the evenings, a nice fire place in the winter and elegant historic decor. Don't miss this.
Excellent sourdough breads in many varieties (try cherry with nuts and German chocolate) and fabulously exquisite treats such as bird's nest cookies and raspberry tarts. Such a cute place tucked away in an alley behind the BMO, it makes you feel like you have slipped into another world!
8 locals recommend
Ausoleil Levant
281 Herridge Lane
8 locals recommend
Excellent sourdough breads in many varieties (try cherry with nuts and German chocolate) and fabulously exquisite treats such as bird's nest cookies and raspberry tarts. Such a cute place tucked away in an alley behind the BMO, it makes you feel like you have slipped into another world!

Parks & Nature

Beautiful place for a stroll or to take the little ones in the summer for a swim. Great views over Nelson and the Kootenay River from a viewpoint. Nice gardens and trees. Easily accessible.
Gyro Park Pool
Gyro Park Road
Beautiful place for a stroll or to take the little ones in the summer for a swim. Great views over Nelson and the Kootenay River from a viewpoint. Nice gardens and trees. Easily accessible.

Entertainment & Activities

Great shows, super comfy seats and great sound. Affordably priced.
14 locals recommend
Nelson Civic Theatre
719 Vernon St
14 locals recommend
Great shows, super comfy seats and great sound. Affordably priced.

Arts & Culture

Both art gallery and museum. Beautiful heritage building with well-curated exhibitions and very informative museum.
23 locals recommend
Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History
502 Vernon St
23 locals recommend
Both art gallery and museum. Beautiful heritage building with well-curated exhibitions and very informative museum.

Essentials

Lots of necessities and indulgences line the shelves. Open early till late. Featuring many local items such as farm eggs, bread, soups, gelato, salsas, coffee......they have it all. And one block away from "home".
Burrell Grocery Ltd
1224 Stanley St
Lots of necessities and indulgences line the shelves. Open early till late. Featuring many local items such as farm eggs, bread, soups, gelato, salsas, coffee......they have it all. And one block away from "home".
34 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
1200 Lakeside Dr
34 locals recommend
55 locals recommend
Kootenay Co-op Grocery Store
777 Baker St
55 locals recommend