 The Best Western Baker Street Inn and Convention Center is Nelson's newest full service hotel. Its location on historic downtown Baker Street has you only minutes away from shopping and restaurants. Wind down your ski day with a soak in the hot tub or be sure to try the Baker Street Grill, a restaurant that is sure to please the heartiest of appetites. Besides 70 comfortable guest rooms, other amenities include banquet facilities, Jacuzzi suites, high speed Internet, fitness room, guest laundry, room service and plenty of parking. Golf and skiing packages are available. Once you're here, be sure to check out Nelson which was recently voted the #1 Small Arts Community in Canada. 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.
Local Attractions:: Nelson's Best Western is the only full-service hotel situated on bustling, historic Baker Street. Consequently, you are in the heart of the action - galleries, the Capitol Theatre and much more that Nelson has to offer. There are so many things to see and do in Nelson that planning to stay a few days is perhaps your most important consideration In the early 1980s, the residents of Nelson undertook an important and ambitious heritage restoration plan. Because of this tremendous community effort, Nelson now boasts over 350 heritage buildings, both throughout the downtown core and residential neighborhoods. Today, heritage walking and driving tours take visitors back to a time filled with grand Victorian architecture and garden tea parties. Visitors can also ride along the scenic waterfront on the fully restored Streetcar 23. And if you're a movie buff, be sure to visit the Nelson Fire Hall, which was used to great effect in the movie Roxanne, filmed in Nelson in 1986 and starring Steve Martin and Darryl Hannah. 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. In the third weekend every July, you can also enjoy Streetfest, the version of a summer block party, and an event that is gaining an international reputation as one of the finest street performer festivals in the world. It's an absolute must-see if you're in the area. 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. 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 whitewater skiing, golfing, hiking, camping, fishing, biking - whatever you like to do outdoors, Nelson truly has it all. * . 01 kilometer(s) from Baker Street * . 01 kilometer(s) from Mining & Historical museum * . 01 kilometer(s) from art galleries * . 01 kilometer(s) from Capital Theatre, live theatre* . 01 kilometer(s) from hospital * . 01 kilometer(s) from Lakeside Park * 1. 5 kilometer(s) from Chaka-Mika Mall * 1. 5 kilometer(s) from fishing * 9. 5 kilometer(s) from horseback riding * 19. 25 kilometer(s) from Arrow Lake Ferry
Nearby Cities:: * 43 kilometer(s) from Castlegar * 45 kilometer(s) from Salmo * 48 kilometer(s) from Kaslo * 75 kilometer(s) from Trail * 120 kilometer(s) from Nakusup
Transportation:: * Glacier Cabs, 354-1111. Queen City Limo* . 02 kilometer(s) from train station * . 01 kilometer(s) from bus terminal * 42 kilometer(s) from Castlegar International Airport * 320 kilometer(s) from Cranbrook International Airport.
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