Combine a visit to Nelson’s vibrant down town with a relaxing soak in the Ainsworth Hot Springs.

Package includes 2 nights accommodation in a Jacuzzi suite and 1 voucher pp for Ainsworth Hot Springs $108.00 cad /pp (plus tax)
Based on double occupancy

Limited Availability

Please call 1-888-356-2233 to reserve.

(This package is not available July 1 – September 15)

Fish & Stay Packages starting at Cad 125.00 pp/Day.
Price is based on 4 people staying in a Kitchen suite.
Please call toll free 1-888-356-2233 for more info.

Your fishing adventure will be organized by:

Reel Adventures Fishing Charters
61 -739 Hwy 3A
Nelson, B.C.
250-505-4963
www.reeladventuresfishing.com

Reel Adventures offers guided fishing charters all year round. World class fishing on Kootenay Lake and Columbia River.

Kootenay Lake.
While on board our 22ft Starcraft you will enjoy the scenery and some world class fishing. Nestled between the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges, Kootenay Lake runs over 80 miles and produces some of the largest rainbow trout in the world. The lake is also home to dolly varden (bull trout) and kokanee salmon. Rainbows up to 35Lbs (Canadian record), and dollies up to 29Lbs (another Canadian record) have been caught here. Also, kokanee salmon from 1 – 5Lbs can be caught. So no matter what time of year, there is always some kind of fish to pursue.
Our boat is fully covered and heated for your comfort. Our guides all have over 10yrs experience and will make your day enjoyable.
So, welcome aboard. Put your feet up, relax, and enjoy a wonderful experience on Kootenay Lake.

Columbia River.
The mighty Columbia River is home to many species of fish. We fish for rainbow trout, walleye, and kokanee. Rainbows average 1 – 5Lbs with some over 10Lbs being caught. This year, an amazing 23Lb rainbow was caught in our river. While this is rare for the river, now we know, they are in there. Walleye up to 15Lbs have been caught this year also. Fly fishing, trolling and spin casting are all techniques that we use on the river.

Kootenay Lake Charter: October – May

Columbia River Charter: June – October

Kerry Reed
Licensed guide
Reel Adventures Fishing Charters

Castlegar Golf Club is located 30 minutes west of the Alpine and is also open to the public. To the north, a scenic 30-minute drive up the lake you’ll find the Balfour Golf Club. It is a dazzling Les Furber-designed course that will keep you on your game. Across from Balfour in cosy Crawford Bay, lies the Kokanee Springs course. A traditional Robert Trent Jones design, Kokanee is well worth the trip.

Play & Stay packages start at Cad $ 75 per person and includes a round of golf ( 18 Holes ) and one night accommodation.

Golf packages vary in price depending on the type of room you wish to stay in, the number of people in your party and which golf course(s) you wish to play.

Please call now for availability and further details: 1-888-356-2233 or Reserve Online

Nelson has every type of skiing imaginable. As the “champagne powder” capital of Western Canada its no surprise that over 30% of the town’s population holds a ski pass. Still there’s plenty of snow to go around! Cross-country, skate skiing, backcountry, lift serviced, cat and heli-skiing – the Kootenays have it all.

After a wonderful day in the snow, relax in your room before you explore Nelson’s vibrant downtown. The Alpine Inn is known for its quiet and clean rooms to ensure that you get a good night rest before you head out skiing again!
 

Please check our Ski Packages or call 1-888-356-2233 for more info.

Watch the Whitewater video !

Relax in warm crystal clear water and experience the excitement of class 2, 3 and 4 rapids.

Transportation is available to and from Nelson for your convenience.

More information:

Nelson Whitewater Rafting Co. – Nelson
Phone: 250-505-2689
Toll Free: 877-808-7238
http://www.nelsonwhitewaterrafting.com

Silver Spray Rafting
Phone: 250-354-9235
http://www.silversprayrafting.ca

Endless Adventures
Phone: 250.359.8181
1.877.FUN.8181
http://www.endlessadventure.ca

The hot springs are heated naturally and vary in temperature between 40-42°C (104-114°F) in the Cave, 35-38°C (96-101°F) in the Pool, and 4-10°C (40-50°F) for the Cold Plunge. The caves are old mine tunnels carved out by miners attempting to increase the flow of hot water from the springs. Considered to be the best commercial hot springs in BC, they were probably first discovered by native Indians who came up to Kootenay Lake in the late summer to take advantage of the Kokanee Salmon run.

Since this timing coincided with the ripening of the huckleberry crop, it would be natural to assume that after spending the days clambering around the hills these people would welcome a soak in the hot springs . This idyllic lifestyle probably continued for decades until the Indians guided the first prospectors in the area.

For more information:

Ainsworth Hot Springs
http://www.hotnaturally.com 

From stunts and single track to extended epic downhills, we’ll show you the trails lurking in the Kootenay forests.

There are many great rides within 15 minutes drive from Nelson (ex. Sproule Creek and the Kootenay Canal (beginner/intermediate) to the west of Nelson and Ledges (intermediate) near Kokanee Creek Park. For more serious riders, many trails are accessible by bike right out of Nelson, otherwise you can drive to Mountain Station and start your ride from there.

For more information on trails and gear, stop by one of the local bike shops in town or ask at the front desk!

In the Nelson area, there are four courses each offering breathtaking views and varying degrees of difficulty.

Granite Pointe Golf club is a full 18 hole course located just outside downtown Nelson. A scenic, and challenging course, Granite offers some of the most spectacular views of Nelson and the surrounding peaks.

Castlegar Golf Club is located 30 minutes west of the Alpine and is also open to the public. To the north, a scenic 30-minute drive up the lake you’ll find the Balfour Golf Club. It is a dazzling Les Furber-designed course that will keep you on your game. Across from Balfour in cosy Crawford Bay, lies the Kokanee Springs course. A traditional Robert Trent Jones design, Kokanee is well worth the trip.

Kokanee Creek and Kootenay Lake maintain considerable populations of fish, including the Kokanee salmon, rainbow and cutthroat trout, dolly varden, burbot, and whitefish. Kootenay Lake supports record-sized rainbow trout, and the world’s largest recorded kokanee – almost 10 pounds (4.5 kg) – was taken from the lake. Rainbow trout are also plentiful in Lockhart Creek on the east side of the south arm of Kootenay Lake.

Want to explore the waters of Kootenay lake or the columbia river?

More Information:

Reel Adventures
250 505 4963
http://www.reeladventuresfishing.com/

Located just under Nelson’s famous Big Orange Bridge, Rotary Lakeside Park is a great location to relax, play in the sand, take in the mountain views or go for a swim in pristine glacier fed water.

Taghum beach is located about 8 km out of Nelson.  Offering a large beach area, with opportunities for fishing, boating and picknicking, it has become a popular spot with locals.

Gyro Park is located in the heart of downtown Nelson.  The park is surrounded in large trees and landscaped gardens, and includes a playground, swimming pool and gazebo overlooking the pool.

Nelson’s aquatic center also offers indoor swimming, whirlpool and sauna facilities.