What outdoor activities can I do in Nelson?

Hipcamp staff
A scenic view of Nelson

Nelson is the gateway to some of Canada’s best backcountry, offering lush forests for hiking, mountain trails for cycling, crystal-clear lakes and rivers for watersports, and glacier-topped mountains for skiing. You can also explore different options for camping near Nelson on Hipcamp.

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Hipcamp tent site overlooking the water, surrounded by trees
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Orange tent in a sunlit forest

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Barrel sauna on a forested lakeshore

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Host feeding hay to a llama

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