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There's an activity for everyone!
There's an activity for everyone!
Nelson is sure to have the adventure that you're searching for... mountain biking, sport fishing, golfing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking or just soaking in one of our region's hot springs. There's an activity for everyone in the family!
Reel Adventures Fishing Charters
Reel Adventures Fishing Charters
Reel Adventures boats are just 6 minutes from Redfish Lakehouse. Kootenay Lake is home to giant Gerrard Rainbow Trout, which is the world's largest wild Rainbow Trout. Visit www.reeladventuresfishing.com for more information.
Golfing
Golfing
The Balfour Golf Course was designed by Les Furber and boasts a 6,800 yard, 18-hole layout with features you would expect only from a premium-rated golf experience. This course is just a quick 5 minute drive from Redfish Lakehouse. Other golf courses in the area include Granit Pointe and Kokanee Springs.
Sail Nelson
Sail Nelson
Sail Nelson offers 2 hour sailing samplers for up to 4 people. If you've ever wanted to try your hand at sailing then we definitely recommend connecting with them. Connect with Penny Caldwell by visiting the Sail Nelson website at www.sailnelson.com
Parks
Parks
Endless adventures await if you're an outdoor enthusiast. We are just a quick 5 minute drive to the entrance of Kokanee Glacier Park Road. This park doesn't allow dogs.
Kokanee Glacier Park website: Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park - BC Parks
Kokanee Glacier Park map: KGPP06042016 (bcparks.ca)
Other hiking trails locally include: Old Growth Trail, West Arm Provincial Park, Kokanee Provincial Park, Fry Creek, Fletcher Falls, Kaslo River Trail, Lyons Bluff Trail and many, many more!
Check out this link for many more options: www.alltrails.com/canada/british-columbia/nelson
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
High Terrain Helicopters offers various tours, heli-biking options and they partner with Stelar Heliskiing to offer back country skiing opportunities in the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. Check them out at highterrainhelicopters.com.
Other local biking trails include Morning Mountain and Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park.
A great family bike ride includes Galena Trails where you can take a cable car across the creek. Check out the website for more information
www.trailforks .com/trails/galena-trail/
Water Adventures
Water Adventures
Endless adventures offers fun guided tours along Slocan River and Nelson paddle boarding and Kayak offers kayak/paddle board rentals in Nelson. Kaslo Kayaking also offers kayak and paddle board rentals and have dropped water craft off at our home in the past.
Zip Lines & Caves
Zip Lines & Caves
Kokanee Zip Line and Cody Caves are also close by. Pick an adventure to take the kids on. Visit their websites for more information.
Kokanee Zip Line: www.zipkokanee.com
Cody Caves: www.codycavetours.com
Hot Springs
Hot Springs
There's no shortage of hot springs either! Ainsworth Hot Springs is a short 18 minute drive from Redfish Lakehouse. Other options include Halcyon Hot Springs, Nakusp Hot Springs and if you're feeling adventurous you can check out the natural Halfway Hot Springs (not accessible in winter). We recommend viewing the facility websites prior to going as some require reservations.
Food Scene
Food Scene
Nelson has a huge selection of really greatrestaurants and coffee shops. Our personal favourites are Broken Hill, Cantina Del Centro, Yum Son, and the Black Cauldron to name a few. We also recommend visiting Oso Negro Coffee while you're here - It's a local favourite. Along with the hidden gem the Proctor Village Café for their famous cinnamon buns - Locals ride their bikes here in the summer for this freshly baked treat.
Brewery Tour
Brewery Tour
Nelson and area is home to some amazing breweries. Torchlight, Backroads, and Nelson Brewing are our local favourites. Travel to some neighbouring communities to visit Angry Hen, Tailout, Erie Creek and Trail Brewing Company. Take a look at the BC Ale Trail website to plan your tour.
Winter Sports
Winter Sports
There's no shortage of winter sports here. Local ski hills include Whitewater and Red Mountain Resort. If cross country skiing is your jam then checking out the Nelson Nordic Ski Club, Black Jack ski trails in Rossland, Paulson Cross Country Ski Trails or various rail trails locally. There are also many snow shoeing spots with our favourite being Nancy Greene Provincial Park. We also recommend checking out She Shreds - they offer back country snow mobile experiences.
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