Nelson, British Columbia, is located on the west arm of Kootenay Lake against a magnificent mountain backdrop. With a population of just under 10,000, Nelson is an attractive city of old and new buildings, charming cafes and boutiques and beautiful residential neighbourhoods up hill and along the lakeshore.

Nelson has an impressive history that includes mining and forestry. In recent years tourism has become a major focus. Nestled in a magnificent outdoor playground where each season offers a different activity opportunity—from skiing and sailing to fishing and hiking—Nelson has become a year-round destination for travelers and a very desirable place to live. After a vigorous hike into the mountains, or a day on the ski hill, Nelson offers a wide variety of arts and cultural events as well as great places to dine or relax.

If you are fortunate enough to live here, you will be impressed by the quality and variety of amenities in our community including a new recreation centre, a theatre, a new art gallery & museum, educational opportunities from pre-school to post-retirement, a plethora of alternative health and lifestyle options, and a selection of locally owned businesses that supply just about everything you require.

If you explore further afield into more rural areas of the West Kootenays, you will discover hills and valleys, lakes and rivers and numerous pretty towns and villages. You can enjoy a wilderness experience and yet never be too far away from civilization.