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Nelson offers a wide
variety of places to stay, from b&bs, to hotels, motels, hostels,
and campgrounds, to private homes available for rent. Following are
some recommendations; they do not by any means include all that is
available within the city or on the outskirts.
Note: Please make
arrangements and reservations early -- Nelson is very busy during the
summer.
Hostels
www.dancingbearinn.com
A member of Hostelling
International, this hostel is a 1-minute walk from the dojo and
is highly recommended. Call
toll-free 1-877-352-7573.
1-250-352-0505 www.white-house.ca
1-888-722-2258 www.newgrandhotel.ca
Bed & Breakfasts
These are lovely
b&bs,
within walking distance (10-20 minutes) of the dojo:
1-877-647-8476 www.mistisosplace.com
250-352-2297 www.kiwivine.com
(250) 352-3226 www.innthegarden.com
250-352-3777 www.stanleyhousebb.com
There are others listed under
accommodations in www.discovernelson.com.
and www.bbcanada.com/associations/nelson/.
Hotels & Motels
has Victorian rooms and is a short
walk to the dojo
(250-352-5331) or www.humehotel.com
is a 1 minute walk to the dojo
a reasonably priced boutique hotel, a 5 minute walk to
the dojo 1-866-452-6490 or www.mountainhound.com
is on the lakefront , and is a 15-minute
walk to the dojo.
250-352-3595 www.prestigeinn.com
Private Homes
If you or your group would like to
rent a comfortable private home with kitchen, washer, and dryer, Sydnee
Paavola will help you find what you need. Visit
at www.bctrip.com;
or email bctrip@telus.net
or phone 250-352-7778.
Campgrounds
Offers tenting sites and full-service
for motorhomes, as well as a laundromat and
other facilities. Within walking
distance of the dojo.
It's best to make reservations, at
250-352-7618.
is on the lake, 4 miles north of
Nelson, 250-825-9648.
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WHERE
TO EAT
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Nelson, a city of
about 15,000 people, is situated on the West Arm of 160-kilometre-long
Kootenay Lake. Named "one of the top hundred arts towns in North
America," it is alive with street festivals and arts events all summer
long. Some public buildings and many houses have retained their
Victorian loveliness.
There are lots of
nearby restaurants to choose from when you want something to eat,
including
(award-winning wine list; relaxed elegance)
(French bakery)
(Chinese)
(Japanese)
(take-out and natural foods)
(deli and meals)
(Italian)
(Mexican)
(garlic and other specialties)
(world food)
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THINGS TO SEE AND DO AROUND NELSON
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Nelson can be a
base for exploring the magnificent Selkirk mountains, the Valhallas,
and vast, pristine Kootenay Lake. Mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing,
hiking, trekking, camping, golfing, and fishing are popular activities
of the area. Visit the following locations for more information:
- http://www.discovernelson.com
- Under Don't Miss, see
Annual Events and Kokanee Creek Provincial Park: "...in August, you can
witness thousands of Kokanee salmon as they head up the spawning
channels." Also, the Photo Gallery is definitely worth a look.
- http://www.discoverycanada.ca
- Guided biking and hiking
tours for an hour or a week
- http://www.kootenaykayak.com
- Kayaking on Kootenay Lake,
with a guide or on your own
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