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Fort Nelson is a community in northeast British Columbia, Canada, within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM). It held town status prior to 6 February 2009, when it amalgamated with the former Northern Rockies Regional District to form the NRRM, [3] [4] becoming its administrative centre.
Use Fort Nelson as your launching point into back country adventure! The untouched nature is literally right in our backyard. You’re only minutes away from fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities which include: horseback riding, canoeing, whitewater rafting, kayaking & much more.
Fort Nelson BC - Everything you need to know before you visit. British Columbia. Fort Nelson was established first as a Hudson Bay Trading Post in 1805 and named after Admiral Nelson of the British Navy. Fort Nelson remained a small outpost until the US Army arrived in early 1942.
Mar 21, 2020 · Top Things to Do in Fort Nelson, British Columbia: See Tripadvisor's 2,155 traveller reviews and photos of Fort Nelson tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Fort Nelson.
Apr 15, 2008 · Fort Nelson is located in the northeast corner of British Columbia, near the confluence of three rivers: Muskwa, Prophet and Sikanni Chief. Together these rivers combine to become the Fort Nelson River. The community is 387 km north of Fort St. John.
For a minimal fee, you can tour the extensive indoor and outdoor displays, experience the wildlife of the Alaska Highway (including an albino moose), and browse through the exciting history of the area.
Fort Nelson is located in the northeast corner of British Columbia at Mile 300 (km 483) on the Alaska Highway 97. The largest town between Fort St. John and the Yukon Territory border, Fort Nelson is an entryway to the northernmost reaches of the Northern Rocky Mountains.
An Explorer's Guide to Fort Nelson, British Columbia. Fort Nelson, with a population of about 6,000 in the summer and 8,000 in the winter, is located at Historic Mile 300 of the Alaska Highway. Its economy is based on resource extraction - the much higher winter population is due to the fact that frozen ground allows back-country work to be ...
Come Explore Fort Nelson! Fort Nelson is located along the Alaska Highway in Northern British Columbia. The construction of the Alaska Highway was started in March 1942, when it was deemed necessary for the US Military to have access to Alaska after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Fort Nelson Visitor Information Centre. 5500 Alaska Highway, Fort Nelson. 250-774-6400. Open. Show on MapGet Directions. Located on the west side of the recreation complex within easy walking distance of Art Fraser Park, the Rotary Spray Park and Fort Nelson Museum, the Visitor Centre offers free wireless internet (WiFi) service and a selection ...
