Nelson Community Facts and Statistics: Geography: Nelson BC Canada is a Kootenay community on Kootenay Lake's West Arm. It is the cultural hub of the Kootenays with nearby communities including Granite BC, Willow Point BC and Fairview BC. Nelson Canada is just 30 kilometres along the west arm from the main basin of Kootenay Lake. Crossing the West Arm at Fairview, one can travel along the north shore through the communities of Willow Point, Crescent Bay, Longbeach and Fraser before arriving at main Kootenay Lake and Balfour BC. Geographically, Nelson BC is about half way between Surrey BC and Lethbridge Alberta. Vacationers can travel to Nelson Canada from Castlegar, by taking BC High way 3A.
Nelson Real Estate: With all the waterfront at Nelson BC, it's popular to atleast seek out lakeview property and Nelson Real estate for sale can be viewed through agencies in town like Nelson realty on Josephine Street, Fair Realty on Cedar Street, Coldwell Banker Rosling on Baker Street, and Century 21 Mountainview Realty on Front Street. As mentioned, Nelson real estate has many options including waterfront property on Kootenay Lake, as well as luscious bc acreage properties and ranches so be sure to consult for a current list of real estate in Nelson BC Canada.
Area Travel: Flying in to Nelson is possible by float plane, or by landing in Kootenay Regional Airport at Castlegar BC. Then driving up to Nelson Canada along the #3A and #6 Highways. In town, why not try Wright Wheels Bicycle Tours for a local biking adventure.
Nelson Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in Nelson is highlighted by the Prestige Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre. Additionally there is the standard Prestige Inn, a backpackers lodge, the Mountain Hound Inn, the Cloudside Inn, and the Best Western Baker Street Inn and Convention Centre. There are lots of hotels, and motel style inns to choose from in Nelson.
Nelson Schools: area schools in Nelson BC Canada include L.V. Rogers Secondary School in Kootenay Lake School District No. 8, Nelson Christian Community School, Selkirk College and Kootenay School of the Arts.
Nelson Shopping and Restaurants: Retail shopping and Nelson BC restaurants are numerous, and include popular chain restaurants and big box stores as well as locally owned and operated businesses. Some shopping and dining highlights include Kal Tire, Save-on Foods and Wal-Mart at the Chahko Mika Mall on Lakeside Drive, a Sears outlet, S.K. Electronics, Canada Safeway, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Ellisons Market and Four Paws Pet Supply.
Culture and Community: A very diverse arts and community culture is present in Nelson. Visitors to Nelson enjoy Mountain Waters Spa, Nelson Municipal Library, Kootenay Christian Fellowship, Nelson District Rod and Gun Club, Nelson Brewing, Shambhala Music Festival, and the Nelson and District Community Complex. Healthcare is supported by the Kootenay Lake Hospital and Mt. Saint Francis Hospital. Did you know that Canadian home security subscriptions may often give you a discount on your home insurance of 10% or more? It's true, Nelson, Nakusp, Invermere and Trail BC home security and other BC cities home security are eligible for reduced costs on your home owner's insurance package with most leading insurance brokers.
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