Best Western Baker Street Inn Nelson Hotel

Surrounded by the majestic Selkirk Mountains and set on the shores of beautiful Kootenay Lake, Nelson has earned a reputation as one of BC's premier tourist destinations. The cosmopolitan character, spectacular mountain setting, heritage charm, and abundance of cultural and recreational activities serve to provide visitors with a world-class vacation experience. In fact, there are so many things to see and do here that planning to stay a few days is perhaps your most important consideration.

In addition to the charming heritage ambiance, Nelson is considered the number one small arts town in Canada, and consistently ranks in the top five in North America. Every summer you can experience Artwalk, which brings together all manner of artistic expression with local businesses to provide a thoroughly entertaining walking tour around town. The beautifully restored Capitol Theatre also provides Nelson with a variety of local productions throughout the year, ranging from pantomime, to plays, to musicals. The eclectic mix of many artist and artisan-run specialty shops and boutiques further enhances the cultural charm of Nelson, and the international flavour of the many cafes, restaurants and nightclubs provides many options to meet any taste. Take a stroll down historic Baker Street and you'll see what we mean. The second weekend in September the Road Kings Car Club of Nelson put on the Queen City Cruise which sees hundreds of vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles adorn Baker Street.

Last, but most certainly not least, outdoor recreation is a large fact of life in Nelson. The lifestyle that the area's spectacular geography and weather conditions provide makes this an extraordinary four-season playground for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers "as good as it gets" conditions for skiing, golfing, hiking, camping, fishing, biking - whatever you like to do outdoors, Nelson truly has it all.

For more information on Nelson, visit www.DiscoverNelson.com