Fort Nelson Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in British Columbia, Canada
About Fort Nelson
The Fort Nelson area has served a number of roles. In the early 1800s, there was a fur-trading post. It was an important staging point for the building of the Alaska Highway and subsequently became a servicing center along the road. Resource extraction — forestry, oil and gas — have been the economic mainstays of the community, with tourism becoming more important. Fort Nelson, named in honour of the British naval hero Horatio Nelson, was established by the Northwest Trading Company in 1805 as a fur-trading post. Due to fires, floods and feuds, Fort Nelson is in its fifth location. The Fort Nelson Airport was also a valuable asset for allied military forces in World War II, as it served as an airbase for the United States Air Force and for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Contrary to popular
Top Attractions in Fort Nelson
Explore the best things to see and do in Fort Nelson:
- ★Canoeing down the Fort Nelson River
- ★Culture Fest
- ★Fort Nelson Demonstration Forest
- ★Fort Nelson Heritage Museum
- ★Heritage Days
- ★Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre
- ★Poplar Hills Golf Club
- ★Sikanni Chief Falls Protected Area
Where to Eat in Fort Nelson
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Down To Earth
- 🍴ONE Restaurant & 1 Lounge
- 🍴Simply Savoury
Where to Stay in Fort Nelson
- 🏨Kacee's Northern Suites
- 🏨Lakeview Inns & Suites
- 🏨Woodlands Inn & Suites
Fort Nelson Travel Guide Sections
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