Getting There -- Nelson is 102km (63 miles) north of the U.S.-Canada border, 242km (150 miles) north of Spokane, Washington, and 657km (408 miles) east of Vancouver. Greyhound Canada (tel. 800/661-8747; www.greyhound.ca) operates daily service from Vancouver for C$115 one-way.

Visitor Information -- Contact the Nelson Visitor Info Centre, 225 Hall St. (tel. 250/352-3433; www.discovernelson.com).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.