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Nelson weather essentials

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Jun
71°F 21°C
49°F 9°C
3 in 6 cm
Jul
81°F 27°C
54°F 12°C
2 in 4 cm
Aug
82°F 27°C
53°F 11°C
2 in 4 cm
Sep
69°F 20°C
45°F 7°C
2 in 4 cm
Oct
52°F 11°C
37°F 2°C
2 in 5 cm
Nov
38°F 3°C
31°F 0°C
3 in 9 cm
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Nelson Whitewater Rafting Co.
Nelson Whitewater Rafting Co.
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#1 of 8 attractions in Nelson
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: Nelson Whitewater Rafting is the West Kootenays' premier rafting company. We provide transportation to and from downtown... more » Owner description: Nelson Whitewater Rafting is the West Kootenays' premier rafting company. We provide transportation to and from downtown Nelson and have three different trips to chose from.1. The thrilling Salmo River from mid-May to mid-July features class 3&4 rapids in a remote canyon setting.2. The fun and exciting Slocan River in July & August has warm water and grade 2&3 rapids.3. Our gentle float trip offers a relaxing time on the water with no rapids and beautiful scenery.Our guides are fun and experienced. We will show you a good time! « less
Attraction type  Water Sports
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Whitewater Ski Resort
Whitewater Ski Resort
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#2 of 8 attractions in Nelson
5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: It's all about the Snow...Cradled in BC’s legendary Selkirk Mountains, renowned for epic winters, Whitewater’s dependable dry... more » Owner description: It's all about the Snow...Cradled in BC’s legendary Selkirk Mountains, renowned for epic winters, Whitewater’s dependable dry snowfall totals over 13.5 meters a season. That’s more than 44 feet. And there’s more. Factor in the 5,400ft/ 1,640m base elevation, world renowned Fresh Tracks Cafe and you have the most reliable ski resort in the west.Come experience True Kootenay Mountain Culture. « less
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Baker Street
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#3 of 8 attractions in Nelson
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Touchstones Museum
Touchstones Museum
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#4 of 8 attractions in Nelson
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Baldface Lodge
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#5 of 8 attractions in Nelson
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
This ski area in the Canadian Rockies offers tens of thousands of acres accessible by snowcat.
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Bodhi Day Spa
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#6 of 8 attractions in Nelson
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews

Getting to Bodhi Day Spa Bodhi Day Spa is conveniently located in the Hume Hotel right downtown in Nelson British Columbia.  It is on the corner of Vernon and Ward, at 422 Vernon... more »

Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Tea Garden Salon & Spa
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#7 of 8 attractions in Nelson
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Tea Garden Spa & Salon is a unique day spa & hair salon that is found tucked away in a quiet location on bustling Baker... more » Owner description: Tea Garden Spa & Salon is a unique day spa & hair salon that is found tucked away in a quiet location on bustling Baker Street in downtown Nelson. Owned and operated by licensed professionals offering a diverse blend of therapeutic, relaxation and beauty services designed to soothe your mind and body. Tea Garden Spa & Salon is commited to providing exeptional holistic wellness therapies and unparalleled customer service. Our experienced, well trained specialists work as an integrated team to ensure that guests experience optimal therapeutic benefits in a relaxing and tranquil environment. We pride ourselves in knowing that the services and products used such as Aveda and Dermalogica are of the finest quality. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Granite Pointe Golf Club
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#8 of 8 attractions in Nelson
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
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