Nelson
This photogenic little city on the western arm of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia's Selkirk Mountains, Nelson has a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size and a collection of heritage buildings dating from the regional silver rush of 1886. Scenic viewpoints in the surrounding mountains add to its appeal as a base for exploring the West Kootenay region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population10,664
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.4 km2.8 mi
Nelson: quick answers
Where is Nelson?
Nelson is in Canada.
How do you get to Nelson?
The nearest airport is Castlegar (YCG), about 38 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Nelson?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at -7°C19°F. The wettest month is November, with about 117 mm4.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Nelson?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 14 restaurants, 10 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Nelson?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kaslo, New Denver and Slocan.