Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Nelson

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Nelson. This list contains 6 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Nelson Visitor Centre
Visitor center
👍👍 If your going to be in Nelson please stop by the visitor center, its inside a nicely preserved historical train station. Has a excellent coffee shop next door. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They can answer all your Nelson related questions. They provided us with an itinerary you can...
4.80 (100 reviews)
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Streetcar #23
Rail museum
👍👍 Born & raised in the Kootenays, I had no idea riding the streetcar was even a “thing”! It was a lovely day when we rode from the Prestige Lakeside station through Lakeside Park and back again. I think it’s a wonderful touristy thing to do and I’m glad they’ve brought it back. A very cheap way to...
4.80 (67 reviews)
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Big Orange Bridge
Bridge
👍👍 It’s a bridge. It’s big. It’s orange.
4.80 (38 reviews)
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Lion's Park
Park
👍👍 Great hometown kinda-vibe park. Baseball diamond, open field, playground, basketball court, and even a summer water park. Public washrooms are seasonal. Oh... Large gazebo for shelter and gatherings like birthday parties, etc... Really nice park. Fall colors are in bloom.
4.60 (79 reviews)
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Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Museum
Museum housed in a 1902 building with artwork & rotating exhibits exploring local history & culture.
4.60 (76 reviews)
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Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism
Marketing agency
👍👍 Beautiful lake with different type of boats for rent at a reasonable rate..
4.50 (25 reviews)
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