There are literally hundreds of activities available year-round in Nelson, from great museums to bungee jumping, wineries and anything else you can imagine. For outdoor adventures, check out the Bridlewood Riding Centre or the Lardeau River Adventures. One of the best-known family attractions in the area is the EnergyPlex or the Playland Amusement Park. Explore the great history and art museum experiences like the Huble Homestead, the BC Vintage Truck Museum, or the Museum at Campbell River. Finally, there are great opportunities for dining at any of the fantastic breweries, winery halls, cideries, distilleries, or high-class restaurants in town.
As a cultural center of British Columbia, your Nelson, BC vacation rentals will allow you to experience a wealth of arts, history, entertainment, and family fun in a serene northern environment. The downtown area is loaded with outstanding restaurants, coffee houses, small specialty stores, art galleries, and more. If you’re into music, you can even take in a concert or live performance at the restored historic Capitol Theatre or travel just 45 minutes away in August to the Shambhala Music Festival. The town is a hotbed for mountain sports, arts, culture, and history that locals and visitors alike absolutely love.
The climate in Nelson is called humid continental, with cold, snowy winters, warm and dry summers, and mild spring and fall seasons. The average temperature year-round is around 50 degrees with average high temperatures of 62.5 degrees Fahrenheit. At the height of summer, you can expect temperatures between the low 50s and low 80s, while in the depths of winter, temperatures drop to between the low 20s and mid-30s. As with anywhere, the summer months are the height of traveling season, while the spring and fall offer great deals on Nelson, BC, vacation rentals.
If you’re looking for a natural setting, then Nelson, BC, vacation rentals are the right choice. You can enjoy outdoor markets, or the best in hiking and biking on the Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail or the Pulpit Rock Trail, with outstanding vistas from Elephant Mountain. Skiing and snowboarding are highly popular in the winter, and the locals love mountain biking on trails for every experience level. In the summer, rock climbing is huge at places like Kootenay Crag, Hall Siding, and CIC Bluffs. Of course, there’s also the gorgeous Kootenay Lake that borders the town.
Fly into Castlegar, BC (YCG), the closest airport, located 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Trail, BC (YZZ-Trail Regional), which is 33.3 mi (53.6 km) away.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 88 vacation rentals around Nelson. From 60 house rentals to 16 cabin rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.
Vrbo offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Nelson. From Vrbo travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
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Yes, of course. Vrbo has 60 Houses in Nelson. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Nelson include:
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Yes, you can select your preferred vacation rental with pool among our 6 vacation rentals with pool available in Nelson. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.