Carved out of the forested upland above Kootenay Lake, our unique 18-hole layout offers well-maintained fairways and undulating greens to challenge any skill level. Created by Canada’s foremost golf course architect, Les Furber, the Balfour Golf Course boasts a 6,800 yard, 18-hole layout with features you would expect only from a premium-rated golf experience while maintaining its small town feel that is so coveted in the Kootenay region. In addition to our great golf course, we also have a full length driving range (which includes complementary use of clubs for those that are not packing) and a fully licensed restaurant offering up delicious meals at all times of the day!
Authentic French bakery in Nelson, BC now on Baker Street. We serve buttery croissants, pastries, coffee, breakfast & lunch to go. This location is take-out only—perfect for a quick bite, fancy dessert run, or your daily croissant fix. All made with top ingredients, by our Parisian trained pastry chefs
Bienvenue to our charming French bakery and café! Nestled in the heart of Fairview, Nelson, our French bakery is a delightful haven for lovers of all things French. Whether you’re popping in for a quick breakfast, a croissant, meeting friends for a leisurely lunch, or indulging in an afternoon treat, our bakery and coffee shop is the perfect rendez-vous spot. So come and experience the joie de vivre in our coffee shop. À bientôt!
Ethical Bean-to-Bar & Confections, Micro chocolate factory located downtown Nelson BC.
Shop our delicious bars, bonbons, truffles, hot chocolate mixes & seasonal confections straight from the source.
La Ruelle Bakery – French Bakery in Nelson
La Ruelle Bakery is an authentic French Canadian Nelson bakery nestled in a charming back alley in downtown Nelson, BC. In fact, La Ruelle is French for The Alley.
Why Visit La Ruelle Bakery
We specialize in premium sourdough breads, handmade pastries, and fresh lunch-to-go options. Our unique open-concept bakery lets customers watch the bakers in action, creating a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. Each loaf we bake boasts a crispy crust and a soft, flavourful interior—delighting customers with every bite. View our menu here!
Our Values
Authentically Made: Our passion for baking goes far beyond the kitchen. We’re on a mission to bring people together through the joy of freshly baked, wholesome goods crafted with care. Every product is handmade with love, aiming to evoke comforting memories and the warmth of home. We see our customers as part of our community and strive to share that feeling with every bite.
Locally Focused: As a bakery in Nelson, we use only organic flours and seasonal ingredients sourced from trusted local farms to create high-quality sourdough breads and sustainable baked goods. Committed to supporting our community and the environment, we prioritize local sourcing to ensure freshness, quality, and sustainability.
The Future of Sourdough: Our mission is to be the leading provider of quality sourdough breads in Nelson and to create a strong sense of belonging for our customers. Every product is shaped with love and care, connecting our customers to comforting feelings and cherished memories through our baked goods. Learn more about La Ruelle Bakery and the future of sourdough in Nelson!
Where You Can Find Us
We are located at 281 Herridge Lane, Nelson, BC, tucked away in the back alley.
Our Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 8am – 6pm
- Wednesday: 8am – 6pm
- Thursday: 8am – 6pm
- Friday: 8am – 6pm
- Saturday: 8am – 4pm
- Sunday Closed
You can also find us at the Nelson Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer.
Contact Us
Contact La Ruelle if you need to place an order or have any questions. We’re here to assist with any inquiries or orders!
Specializing in pizza and Greek cuisine in beautiful Nelson BC for over twenty years. We use a special blend of cheeses, a slow cooked tomato sauce and fresh, hand made dough for all of our pizza. Eat in, take out or free delivery within city limits. Try our Caesar salad or our Greek special pizza loaded with spinach and feta cheese – favorites with the locals. Stay and relax with friends and family on our seasonal outdoor patio. Have your dinner delivered to your door on those busy nights you don’t have time to cook.
Proudly serving Nelson and the West Kootenays for over 20 years, Main Jet Motorsports is your local destination for powersports and outdoor power equipment. We offer new and pre-owned motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles and a very broad spectrum of power equipment, representing trusted brands including Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, GASGAS, Polaris, STIHL and Cub Cadet. Our Parts & Accessories department keeps you equipped with quality parts, helmets, riding gear and accessories, while our full-service centre provides professional maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and accessory installations backed by certified Factory trained technicians. Whether you’re exploring the backcountry, racing the mx or off road circuit, hitting the open road or tackling work around your property, our friendly, knowledgeable team is here to help with the knowledge and depth in our industry too choose the right equipment and keep it running at its best—all year round.
ALWAYS SPECIAL for LUNCH & DINNER! A casual, fun atmosphere with an exciting menu for the entire family. Nelson\’s best heated outdoor patio right downtown on Baker (Main) street. The extensive menu includes on-site- made gourmet burgers, Greek food, our original melts, aged premium steaks, Milly\’s \’World Famous\’ English-style fish and fresh hand cut chips and, of course, probably the tastiest calamari outside of Greece. Vegetarians will love the menu choices.
We know our stuff. We sell all major brands of sporting goods. We test everything we sell. Canadians know their hockey. We have been selling ski’s and boards for 25 years. We know the latest in sports and street fashions for youth, ladies and mens.
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We embarked on a trip to Naples, Italy in 2017. We enrolled in a one week course from one of the most revered, legendary pizzaiolas, Enzo Coccia, to understand the tradition and methods behind preparing the dough and working the forno. The course was rewarding and eye opening as we learned a century-old hand stretching dough techniques and simple authentic recipes. In addition to these well-guarded methods, we discovered the beauty of pure, fresh, non-GMO ingredients. The San Marzano tomato is a cornerstone ingredient that the locals take pride in as it is native only to the rich volcanic soil of the area. We were inspired by this and felt we needed to take the same care in selecting our ingredients, hence the name, Marzano as an homage to quality and authenticity.
We welcome you to come check out Nelson’s new modern Italian restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Brewers of fine traditional ales. Independently owned and operated in Nelson BC. Brewery tours available
Have fun & get a Workout
Welcome to Nelson Paddleboard & Kayak Rentals
Paddleboarding is a low impact way to get a great workout. Try it for yourself and engage that core.
Kayaking works your arms, shoulders, back and core. The fresh air is great for you too!
Paddlboarding and kayaking can also be leisurely. Get on the water and leave your busy life behind.
Freshly prepared contemporary and classic cuisine. Tasty lunch and dinner creations infused with garlic. Open 11:30am-9pm Mon-Sat and occasional Sundays. Seasonal patio. Vegetarian and gluten free options available.
Fantastically fresh pizzas, salads, wings and breadsticks that can be picked up or delivered right to your door. All of which contain no artificial flavours, colours or MSG. We are open 7 days a week and will deliver up to 6 Mile and Taghum Shell.
The best electric bicycles in Canada are the ones that fit you perfectly and are fun to ride.
When you ride a Pedego Electric Bike, it’s not about how great the electric bike is, it’s about how great you are on it.
Pedego brings out the best in you.
That’s why Pedego owners in Canada don’t like their bikes – they love them. And you will too.
Enjoy casual sophistication in an urban atmosphere amid the bustle of downtown Nelson’s Baker Street. Designated Red Seal Chef Trevor Ditzel offers up modern and affordable gourmet cuisine ranging from West Coast fare to heart-warming, belly-filling comfort food. Ninety per cent of the menu can be prepared gluten-free and the five-star dessert menu is not to be missed.
Great skiing, riding and amazing scenery is one thing, but sharing it with unique and memorable people is another. Our staff is made up of a blend of ‘Kootenay Folk’ who live the mountain lifestyle to the fullest. We ski deep, dry snow in the winters; and roam these same areas by bike in the summer.
The rugged landscape is in our blood – alpine peaks, valleys, forests, hot springs, glaciers, raging rivers, lakes, and an endless trove of secret treasures just waiting to be discovered. The Kootenays breed the type of people who define a culture that is both mellow and driven. Driven for adventure, but always taking in each moment.
Our professional guides and staff will welcome you with smiles, stories, and best of all – the experience required to share our skiing and riding with you in the best way possible. At Retallack, safety is always our Number 1 priority. All of our experienced guides are trained in client care , advanced first aid, mountain rescue, the safe operation of vehicles and aircraft, wildlife encounter procedures, and wilderness survival.
Nelson Office:
Retallack
Unit F 191 Baker Street , Nelson, BC
Canada V1L 4H1
Billing Address:
Retallack
P.O. Box 147, New Denver, BC
Canada V0G 1S0
Retallack Lodge physical location:
4699 Highway 31A
Retallack, BC
21 km from New Denver, BC
26 km from Kaslo, BC
Sail Nelson offers certified courses that are recognized around the world. Sail Nelson is also able to provide personalized training to meet your boating needs. We have an Aloha 28 and a San Juan 24 in our fleet so adventurists of all levels can discover the pure, natural exhilaration of sailing. Feel free to get in touch today and we can assess your needs and find a boating solution that works for you!
Selkirk Snowcat Skiing offers spectacular ski terrain in a weather zone known for epic dumps of powder snow, year after year. For more than 40 years, we’ve provided the wilderness ski experience of a lifetime to thousands of people who showed up as skiers, and left one week later, as friends.
Imagine a mountain playground almost double the size of Whistler Blackcomb – for just 24 skiers or riders.
We call it The Ultimate Wilderness Ski Experience!
Office Hours: (all times PST)
Mon to Fri: 9am – 4pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Helicopter Adventures, heli-skiing, heli-hiking, snowcat skiing, heli-biking. Stay with us at the Snowwater Creek Lodge in the Bonnington Mountains or spend the evenings in Nelson.
Join us for this all you can ski, powder buffet in the legendary Selkirk Mountain Range of British Columbia. With our snowcat backup – we guarantee you ski or ride everyday no matter what the weather is doing!
Snowcat backup means you ski every day, all day – guaranteed. Unlike other operations now offering snowcat backup – we were a snowcat skiing operation first – so the quality of our backup terrain is superb.
Nestled high in the Selkirks at 5400ft, Snowwater lodge is a remarkable 21-acre mountain oasis offering towering views of the Valhalla Range. Accessed only by helicopter, snowcat or snowmobile, it’s an exclusive retreat for just twelve guests at a time.
Our guest lodges offer six guest suites, all with queen beds, ensuite bathrooms, and infloor heating.
- Exclusive accommodation at our deluxe timber frame mountain lodge
- Innovative, delicious cuisine
- House wine or draft beer (does not include spirits, cocktails or wine from the cellar)
- Professionally certified guides
At Summit Mountain Guides, we offer professional mountain guiding services and instruction for the vertically inclined. Our winter and summer programs include beginner to advanced mountaineering, backcountry ski touring, ice climbing, rock climbing, trekking and hiking trips.
We offer daily-guided programs or multi-day backcountry adventures throughout Western Canada and in Europe. Join us as an individual, group, with your family or staff team for training in avalanche awareness, ski touring skills, rock climbing and ropes rescue skills, ice climbing instruction or learn to mountaineer programs.
Discover the benefits of heading into the backcountry with professional…
At Summit Mountain Guides, we provide our guests with professionally certified and experience guides & instructors (IFMGA / ACMG / CAA) who take pleasure in helping you achieve your personal goals. Our guides and instructors are certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and the Canadian Avalanche Association. They are trained in the most current safety standard, mountain rescue and wilderness first aid. On every program you will be guided and instructed by professionals who have many years of working experience in the industry. Below you will find a bio of some of the guides periodically working for SMG.
Authentic Indian Food Spreading delicacies in Kootenays, which makes Tandoori cooking famous around the world because of our traditionally developed special techniques. Our authentic indian chefs will dazzle your palette with a grand selection of finely spiced dishes each day of the week. Enjoy….
COMFORT FOOD WITH A FRENCH FLAIR
Celebrating seasonal and regional ingredients from our unsung heroes, the farmers.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
Quality breakfast and lunch made with love and care.
Bringing a little comfort food to your day with delicious drinks, sandwiches, and soups.
Our recipes are deeply rooted in the traditions of cooking. We believe that elevated eating starts with the best ingredients for the best flavours. All of our recipes are made from scratch, and we only use local and seasonal ingredients from our unsung heroes; the farmers.
Located in the heart of Railtown at 91 Baker St.
Come say hi,
Your taste buds will thank you!
Located in Nelson, the Kootenay Bakery Cafe Cooperative creates delicious sweet and savoury baked goods, breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Proud to be an organic bakery cafe’, our cooperative has been serving the Kootenay’s and beyond since 2000.
In addition to classic bakery fare of sourdough bread, bagels, pies, cakes and cookies, we offer products that are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and wheat-free without sacrificing taste or quality.
We focus on producing food that is delicious, wholesome and healthy, encompassing various dietary needs.
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