Stunning, rugged, natural. A vibrant social and creative scene. A cosmopolitan village with stimulating urban life. Lush emerald green hills stand out against the deep navy blue water of Kootenay Lake. This inspirational mix of wilderness and culture is the essence of Nelson, BC’s most unique and beloved secret destination. This is a place where artists and nature lovers converge, where town and country blend, and where the best of all possible worlds resides. Welcome to Kutenai Landing, new real estate located on the last great waterfront site in downtown Nelson.

Whether you are an urban devotee or an outdoor enthusiast you will fall in love with Nelson and with this Nelson real estate. Here, you have access to all the modern urban conveniences with a truly hip, culturally vibrant scene, along with some of the most spectacular recreation choices in the province. The heritage capital of BC, Nelson has 350 preserved heritage buildings and a fully restored streetcar, and the city’s historic downtown is always bustling. In fact, the New York Times dubbed Nelson “the prettiest small town in Canada."

Nelson, with its magical vibe, still has the feeling of a find that only a few lucky adventurers have stumbled across. Yet Nelson hasn’t received the kind of attention lavished on other recreational centres around the province. But not for long. Recently, Skier Magazine named Whitewater Ski Resort, located 20 minutes from downtown Nelson, as having the best powder skiing on the continent. Add to this Nelson’s wild backcountry that stretches for hundreds of kilometers with nature trails that start within minutes of town, and the direct access to spectacular Kootenay Lake at your doorstep. The secret is out. Nelson is quickly becoming one of the top recreational real estate destinations in the province.

Living in downtown Nelson is just as magical as the experience of its backcountry, and that’s because art and culture is such a huge part of daily life here. So much so that John Villani, publisher of The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America, has consistently ranked it as the number one small town arts community in Canada. It’s not a surprise given that Nelson has the highest population of artists and craftspeople in BC. And all of this lively creativity is located a couple blocks away from Kutenai Landing on the funky main strip that is called Baker Street. Living here means an “all access pass” to a super cool little town that demands no compromise from the urban devotee.

Waterfront property is becoming increasingly scarce and sought after in British Columbia’s top recreation areas. With four seasons of world class recreation and a truly unique and engaging urban setting, Nelson is quietly becoming the new ‘hot spot’ for vacation and retirement. In fact, demand is so high to purchase in this area that the Kootenay region had the highest year over year price appreciation in 2007. Where else can you live on a lake next to an urban centre in one of Canada’s most beautiful cities?