Links for travellers
Hostel listings
- Online listing of all hostel in Canada/USA: http://www.hostelhandbook.com/
- Network of independent hostels across Canada: http://www.backpackers.ca/
- Online worldwide hostel listings with uncensored reviews: http://www.hostelz.com/
- Backpackers news online (lots on Europe): http://www.infohostels.com/ or http://www.hostelineurope.com/
Adventure Holidays in Canada
- Wild Earth Adventures: http://www.wildearth-adventures.com/
- Footsteps Eco Adventures: www.footstepsecoadventures.com
Ride Shares & General info
- Nelson-based ridesharing site (& fight climate change): www.nelsoncar.com
- Rideshare virtual notice board: www.shareyourride.net
- Climate neutral travelling: www.offsetters.org
- Connect with fellow travellers via 'Slogging': www.planetreunited.com
Links around Nelson
- Nelson Community Website: http://www.ilovenelson.com
- Welcome to the City of Nelson: www.city.nelson.bc.ca
- Nelson and District, Chamber of Commerce: www.discovernelson.com
- Ski Whitewater www.skiwhitewater.com
- Snow Water heliskiing/boarding: www.snowwater.com
- Nelson Cycling Club www.nelsoncyclingclub.org
- Kootenay Mountaineering Club www.kootenaymountaineering.bc.ca
Links around British Columbia
- Kootenay Rockies Vacation Guides:
- Kootenay Lake Ferry schedule: www.kootenaylake.bc.ca/FerryPrint.htm
- All BC inland ferry schedules: Marine Branch - Inland Ferry Schedules
- Kootenay Lake: www.kootenaylake.bc.ca and www.kootenay-lake.ca
Beyond BC
- The Calgary Exibition and Stampede: cs.calgarystampede.com
- Selkirk Loop self-drive guide covering BC/Washington/Idaho: www.selkirkloop.org
- >Southbounders: A Film About a Journey on the Appalachian Trail.