Fort Nelson's many culture and recreation facilities
provide an excellent quality of life for residents.
There is something for everyone.
The Recreation Centre is a large multi-purpose
centre which contains an arena for hockey and
skating during the winter and for roller skating
and other activities during the summer. The
centre also houses a five sheet curling rink
with a lounge and viewing area. These excellent
facilities attract major sports events to the
community on an ongoing basis. Next to the recreation
centre are Fort Nelson's tennis courts.
The Aquatic Centre, near the Recreation
Centre, includes a 25-metre swimming pool equipped
with a diving board, two slides, whirlpool and
sauna. General swims, swimming lessons,
water sports, special events, rentals, birthday
parties and training. It is also home
to the Fort Nelson Finns swimming club.
The Phoenix Theatre is a 275 seat performing
arts/movie theatre which was completed in
1992. It has greatly enriched the quality of
life for area residents. See the Phoenix Theatre
web site at www.phoenixtheatre.ca.
Shows run Thursday to Sunday (normally at 8:00
p.m.)
Call (250) 774-SHOW for information.
Poplar Hills Golf and Country Club is
a 9-hole, championship calibre course. It includes
a
driving range, putting green, pro shop, carts
and equipment rentals, and inside the
clubhouse is a concession and lounge.
Parks & Playgrounds are to be found
throughout the town. They offer baseball diamonds, soccer fields, picnic tables and barbeque pits.
See Community Parks
& Ball Diamonds.
The Fort Nelson Public Library is a full
facility library, fully computerized and internet
connected.
See the library website at www.
pris.bc.ca/fnpl. Open Monday to Wednesday
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
& 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday & Friday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Community Forest comprises 400 hectares
(or 800 football fields!) in an area called
the
Fort Nelson Lowlands. The trails are designed
to educate the public about the social and
economic benefits of a well managed forest land.
A copy of the Trail Guide is available from
the Visitor Information Centre, the Town Office,
or the Chamber of Commerce
Fort Nelson Heritage Museum offers an
outstanding collection of treasures. Outside
the museum are vintage vehicles, outdoor machinery and
a large trapper's cabin which is a museum in
itself. Inside the museum is a gift shop and
feature displays which include an old time general
store, a blacksmith shop, and even a white moose.
Open 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. May to mid-September.
Call (250) 774-3536.
