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| 171 Baker St Kootenays Region, British Columbia Tel: Fax: Email: info@dancingbearinn.com URL: Dancing Bear Inn Bed & Breakfast - Nelson, British - http://www.dancingbearinn.com/ |  Property Type: Bed and Breakfast Location: Kootenays Region, British Columbia Ski Access: Off Mountain (Car Required) No. of Rooms/Units: 15 Hotel Reviews: (No Reviews) Read or Post Review Add Your Bed and Breakfast Review |
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Dancing Bear Inn Bed & Breakfast - Nelson, British Description: Centrally located in historic downtown Nelson, British Columbia, the Dancing Bear Inn is a travellers hostel offering a unique accommodation experience.
Additional Information: We describe our facility as a "Make Your Own Bed & Breakfast." Our accommodations are very comfortable, yet very simple. Most of our guests are activity-oriented individuals who are "out and about" during the day, desire a comfortable, affordable place to sleep at night and want to be in an environment where they can meet and interact with other guests from around the world. About 70% of our guests are from other countries. We are a non-smoking facility.At the Dancing Bear Inn, you'll find: The comforts of a bed & breakfast... Intimate rooms with comfortable duvets Cozy common room with fireplace, guest book and movie library, puzzles and games Original art and furnishings by local artisans and crafts people The services of a hotel... Extensive regional travel information Internet access Postal and fax service Pay phone Bike racks and ski lockers Sales of sundries and merchandise On-site parking* Seasonal vacation packages The family atmosphere of a hostel... Shared experience with travellers of all ages from all over the world Choice of semi-private (shared), private, group and family accommodation. All beds are "bunk style" and guests make their own beds with linens provided. None of our rooms have private bath (like many B&B's, the washrooms are "down the hall") Guest kitchen and dining facilities Guest laundry facility Common washroom and shower facilities Seasonal guest programmes and activities Convenient access to local amenities... 1 minute walk to downtown restaurants, shops and theatres 5 minute walk to ice rink and aquatic centre 20 minute walk to soccer fields and lakeside park 15 minute drive to Whitewater Ski Resort 40 minute drive to Castlegar Airport, Ainsworth Hot Springs Activities: Nelson & Area
The heritage city of Nelson is situated on the west arm of Kootenay Lake, in British Columbia. Surrounded by mountains, the city enjoys a pleasant climate year around and offers abundant opportunities for summer activities such as hiking, fishing, golf, mountain biking and water sports of all kinds. In winter, Nelson enjoys an international reputation for some of the best dry powder snow in North America. Winter activities include two local downhill ski areas and an extensive network of cross country ski trails, in addition to literally thousands of square kilometers of back country access in both winter and summer. Visitors can explore the many art and craft galleries in Nelson's historic downtown, relax in one of the many cafes or wonderful restaurants and soak in the nearby natural cave hot springs. With over 350 restored heritage buildings, Nelson's picturesque setting has also become a dream location for films, including the Steve Martin movie "Roxanne" and more recently "Snow Falling On Cedars."
If you like hiking, mountain bike trail riding, flat or whitewater kayaking, canoeing or fishing, Nelson and the Kootenay region surrounding the city, offers an almost endless variety of possibilities for all levels of skill and ability. The kids will love the beach at Lakeside Park and at Kokanee Provincial Park, where, in late August through September, you can watch the Salmon spawning and learn all about the spawning process at the park's interpretive centre.
If you prefer to explore the city itself, there are a variety of self-guided tours including the heritage architecture walking tour, a cemetery tour and the Roxanne walking tour. You can pay a visit to the Nelson Museum or take a ride on the restored Streetcar which runs along the waterfront.
Or, perhaps you'd like to take a tour of the local brewery, Nelson Brewing Company, still operating from it's original location on Latimer Street. In the evenings, there is a wide choice of fine restaurants, cafes and pubs, many with outdoor patios.
July is "festival month" in the Nelson area. Starting with the Proctor Story Telling Festival in the first weekend of July, followed by the Starbelly Jam Music Festival in Crawford Bay over the second weekend.
The third weekend in July is the Nelson International Street Performers and Arts Festival. The largest arts and culture festival in the greater Kootenay region, "StreetFest" as it is known for short, blends a dynamic mix of street performance, crafts and foods from countries throughout the world, into a 3 day party that you won't want to miss! And it attracts over 60,000 site visits each festival, so you'll want to book accommodation early if you plan to be here during the festival week.
On the first weekend in August, be sure to catch the Kaslo Jazz Festival, a wonderful weekend of unforgettable music, in an intimate setting. A fantastic opportunity to see some of the world's great jazz and blues musicians up close and personal.
Throughout the summer you can take in Artwalk, a self-guided tour of local venues where the original works of local artisans are displayed. Don't miss the openings, on the first Friday night of July, August and September, when each venue launches a new exhibit and you can meet the artists personally.
If skiing and snowboarding is your passion, then in Winter, Nelson is the place to be! We are a destination without being a resort town -- A lovely combination of awesome snow and unforgettable terrain, down-to-earth people and prices that are still affordable. Locally, we have Whitewater Ski Resort and the Apex-Busk Cross Country Ski Area. Red Mountain Ski Resort is also within a one hour drive. For the more adventurous, cat ski and heli-ski opportunities are available close by.
Nelson is the kind of place where you'll come for a day and stay for a week (or want to at any rate).
Outdoor Activities and Opportunities
Baldface Cat Skiing -- Over 36,000 acres of untracked bowls, peaks and trees in the Selkirk Wilderness. Accessed from downtown Nelson!
Gravity Climbing Club - Indoor climbing wall, classes
Kootenay Kayak Company - Kayak rentals & guided tours, instructional courses
Kootenay Mountaineering Club - Hike through beautiful scenery, meet interesting people
Peak Freak Expeditions - Avalanche awareness courses, CAT & HELI-ski tours
Red Mountain Ski Resort
FreeHeels - workshops & instructional videos
Wake Water Adventures - Wakeboarding lessons and day excursions
Whitewater Ski Resort
Tours
Bigfoot Adventure Tours - Vancouver to the Rockies (Banff, Lake Louise, etc.) and back again
Butterfield & Robinson Rivers & Oceans - The ultimate in luxury kayak and rafting adventures
Discovery Canada Outdoor Adventure - Kootenay region-based day trips and treks
Fantastic Fishing Charters - Guided fishing charters on Kootenay Lake
Great Explorations - BC and international adventure travel opportunities
Go Wild Adventure Bus Tours - Kootenay region-based summer/winter adventure bus tours
Kaslo Shipyard Company - Houseboat rentals on Kootenay Lake
KMA Tours - Snowmobile tours based in Ymir, about 20 minutes from Nelson.
Mistaya Country Lodge - Horse rentals and horseback riding/treking tours in the Kootenay mountains
Nelson Mountain Air - Aerial tours of the kootenays & glacier, flying lessons, float certification
West Canada Bike Tours - Guided mountain bike journeys on the famous Kettle Valley railway trail from Vancouver to Nelson
Wicked Expeditions -- Looking for the ultimate ski/snowboard tour experience in BC and Alberta? This is the company for you.
Health & Wellness
'Rub It In' Massage Therapy -- Specializing in a variety of body work disciplines
Mountain Waters Spa -- Complete Spa services 1 block from the Dancing Bear
Festivals
Kaslo Jazz Festival
Kootenay Storytelling Festival
Nelson Artwalk
Nelson International Street Performers & Arts Festival
Starbelly Jam Music Festival
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