About Nelson
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The campus for the School of Hospitality and Tourism is set in Nelson, indisputably one of the most beautiful small cities in Canada. Life here is unhurried, and the city of about 10,000 is safe, clean, and quiet: the perfect place for studies.
Set on the shore of giant Kootenay Lake, Nelson is a historical gem, with more than 350 restored turn-of-the-century heritage buildings and facades. Incorporated in 1897 as a mining town, Nelson has bloomed into a unique community with a thriving tourist trade. There are more than four dozen cafés and restaurants and numerous art galleries; many residents are artists and crafts people. With a trading area in the West Kootenay of about 80,000 people, Nelson is also the hub for provincial and federal government offices.
Of course, there is also the pristine natural environment which offers everything imaginable for outdoor enthusiasts: deep powder skiing, mountain biking, water sports, hiking, camping. It is not hyperbole to suggest that Nelson offers everything; if you envision a career in hotel management, tourism management, hospitality and tourism management, or in restaurant management, Selkirk College, Nelson, B.C., is the place to begin your journey.
