GREATER NELSON
City of Nelson and Electoral Areas E and F
Nelson is a highly desirable destination for its intense outdoor recreation, rich arts and culture scene, over 350 heritage buildings, and a strong, inclusive, community-focused, and sustainable atmosphere.
Choose Nelson for its lifestyle
Unique Culture & Charm
Known as one of Canada’s prettiest towns, it boasts a vibrant downtown with unique cafes, restaurants, and a thriving arts community. It is characterized as a progressive, artistic, and safe community, often ranked as one of the most livable cities in British Columbia. Surrounded by the Selkirk Mountains, residents have immediate access to skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and fishing. While retaining a tight-knit, welcoming community, it offers robust services including great schools (including Selkirk College), healthcare, and diverse small businesses. The region has a diverse economy focused on tech, education, and tourism, allowing residents to balance rewarding work with an active, unhurried lifestyle.
Choose Nelson for the opportunities
Industries that are thriving in Nelson:
- Forestry
- Tourism
- Retail
- High tech manufacturing
- Small manufacturing
- Construction
Choose Nelson for its potential
Some advantages of doing business in Nelson:
- Outdoor recreation opportunities
- Indoor recreation facilities
- Arts & culture opportunities
- Post-secondary education
- Broadband access
- Co-working facilities
- Business / workforce supports
- Downtown commercial
- BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Program Community
Useful contact information in the area
- Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce
- Nelson and Kootenay Lake Tourism
- Development Services City of Nelson: 250-352-8460
- Development Services RDCK: 250-352-8165
- Community Futures Central Kootenay: 250-352-1933
- Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce: 250-352-3433
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