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Fort Nelson, BC

Fort Nelson is a community in northeast British Columbia, Canada, within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM). It held town status prior to 6 February 2009, when it amalgamated with the former Northern Rockies Regional District to form the NRRM, becoming its administrative centre.

Type City

Why go

  • Place in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Served by Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

History

Fort Nelson is a community in northeast British Columbia, Canada, within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM). It held town status prior to 6 February 2009, when it amalgamated with the former Northern Rockies Regional District to form the NRRM, becoming its administrative centre. The NRRM is the first regional municipality in the province.

Airports

Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) 6.5 km to the centre
Fort Nelson, BC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Dawson Creek, Fort Saint John, Prince George (OpenFlights route data).
Indoor | Outdoor
Gordon Field 5.4 km to the centre
Fort Nelson, BC, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fort Nelson Airport (YYE); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YYE has direct flights to 3 destinations on 0 airline (incl. Dawson Creek, Fort Saint John, Prince George).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fort Nelson, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach