Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson is a town of about 3,400 people (2023) and stopping point along the Alaska Highway in British Columbia's Northern British Columbia|Northern Rockies.

Fort Nelson Halal Explorer

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The Fort Nelson area has served a number of roles. In the early 1800s, there was a fur-trading post. It was an important staging point for the building of the Alaska Highway and subsequently became a servicing center along the road. Resource extraction — forestry, oil and gas — have been the economic mainstays of the community, with tourism becoming more important.

• Fort Nelson Visitor Information Center 5500 Alaska Highway ☎ +1 250-774-6400 Opening Hours: May-Sept: daily 8AM Monday - 7PM; October - Apr: Monday to Friday 8:30AM Monday - 4:30PM Information on local attractions, restaurants and places to stay. Has free Wifi, a children's play area and a gift shop with crafts from local artisans and First Nations.

History of Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson, named in honour of the British naval hero Horatio Nelson, was established by the Northwest Trading Company in 1805 as a fur-trading post. Due to fires, floods and feuds, Fort Nelson is in its fifth location.

The Fort Nelson Airport was also a valuable asset for allied military forces in World War II, as it served as an airbase for the United States Air Force and for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Contrary to popular belief that the construction of the Alaska Highway commenced in Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson was the original mile 0 on the Alaska Highway because of the existence of a previously constructed road from Fort Saint John to Fort Nelson.

The United States Army built perhaps the most notable historical artifact in the area, the Alaska Highway. Construction began in 1942 out of a firm belief that Alaska faced significant threat of Japanese invasion. Initial highway construction was performed by over 11,000 U.S. soldiers. After roughly nine lengthy and strenuous months, the highway was finally completed, making Fort Nelson a bustling service-center along the famous road. After the Japanese surrender of 1945, the U.S. Army ceded the Canadian portion of the highway to the Canadian government, which opened it to the public in 1948.

In the years following World War II, the construction of the Alaska Highway, and the construction of the Fort Nelson Airport, Fort Nelson grew considerably as a community. In the early 1950s the first five acres were sold to local residents, which marked the start of the community as a separate entity from the military. Oil- and gas-exploration in the early 1950s provided Fort Nelson with the industrial sector that it required to jump-start expansion of the community into what would eventually become the village of Fort Nelson in 1971. After the completion of BC Hydro's natural-gas power plant to provide electricity to the region, Fort Nelson experienced growth. A railway was built by the Pacific Great Eastern up to Fort Nelson in 1971 which allowed efficient transportation of the local industry's major products (lumber, oil, and gas) to larger markets in the south.

How is the Climate in Fort Nelson

Winters, except when dry chinook winds blow from the Pacific Ocean, tend to be severely cold and generally dry with snow depth of only 0.5 metres (19.7 in) typical owing to the dryness of the 1.77 metres (69.69 in) snowfall, while summers are warm and occasionally rainy, though spells of hot weather are rare.

Fort Nelson is colder than anywhere else in British Columbia from November through February, but the mean average temperature during the summer is warmer than coastal areas even far south such as Victoria and comparable to Vancouver.

How to visit and travel to Fort Nelson

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By road

The town is Mile 300 of the Alaska Highway. It is roughly 450 km north of Fort St John and 600 km south of Watson Lake in the Yukon.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Fort Nelson

The Fort Nelson Regional Airport (YYE) is about 8 km northeast of Fort Nelson. Central Mountain Air force frets flghts 7 days a week and up to 5 flights a day from Edmonton (YEG), Calgary (YYC) and Vancouver (YVR) international airports.

Travel on a Bus in Fort Nelson

• Once a week, BC Bus North provides service from Dawson Creek and Fort St John to Fort Nelson.

What to see in Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson Museum - Fort Nelson Heritage Museum located on the Alaska Highway

• Fort Nelson Heritage Museum fortnelsonmuseum.ca 5553 Alaska Highway 58.8042218, -122.7159811 ☎ +1 250-774-3536 Opening Hours: Mid May - early Sept 10AM Monday - 7PM daily $5 (adult), $3 (child & senior) A sprawling collection of antique cars and trucks, local history, the story of the Alaska Highway, historic local buildings and more. Tours are frequently available from the curator (a local resident), who brings insight and character to the stories of the community and the highway.

• Poplar Hills Golf Club

• The Phoenix Theater phoenixtheatre.ca 5319 50th Avenue South 58.8038187, -122.7135079 ☎ +1-250-774-2241 eHalal Reference:
• Northern Rockies Recreation Centre
• Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society's October Culture Fest

• Heritage Days fortnelsonmuseum.ca/events Late February. Entertainment, the working displays. Free bannock and tea in the Trapper's Cabin as well as live entertainment. Free admission to the museum and a bake sale both days.

• Trappers' Rendezvous fortnelsonmuseum.ca/events Annual Fort Nelson Trappers Rendezvous celebration first weekend in March. Events at the museum and around town. Trappers Rendezvous Dog Pull takes place on the museum grounds on the Saturday.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Fort Nelson

• Fort Nelson Demonstration Forest end of Mountainside Dr - Free A park with a number of well-maintained trails of 1-3.5 km in length. Some trails can also be used for biking and cross-country skiing. Trails include interpretive signs explaining some of the local ecosystem. There's a pond with picnic tables about 10-15 minutes from the parking lot. The park is also a popular spot for dog walking.
• Canoeing down the Fort Nelson River

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Fort Nelson

• Trapper's Den Wildlife Emporium trappersden.ca Mile 293 Alaska Highway ☎ +1 250-774-3400 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 4PM Gift and souvenir Shop owned and operated by a local trapping family. Eclectic collection of Canadiana.

Halal Restaurants in Fort Nelson

• Gourmet Girl 107-5415 50 Avenue N ☎ +1 250-774-9362 Opening Hours: Daily 7AM Monday - 7PM eHalal Reference:
• ONE Restaurant & 1 Lounge 3995-50th Avenue South ☎ +1 250-774-6669 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 6-9AM, daily 5-10PM eHalal Reference:
• Down To Earth downtoearthhealthshop.com/ 5003 51st Avenue West ☎ +1 250-774-7203 - Opening Hours: Monday - W Saturday 8AM Monday - 6PM, Thursday F 8AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM Health food store and cafe

• Simply Savoury 5201 Simpson Trail Northern Lights College campus ☎ +1 250-321-0509 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 2PM eHalal Reference:
• Dan's Neighbourhood Pub & Beer, Wine Store 4204 50th Ave N ☎ +1 250-774-3929 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - midnight, F Saturday 11AM Monday - 2AM

Buy Muslim Friendly Condos, Houses and Villas in Fort Nelson

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At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Fort Nelson ensures that customers have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Fort Nelson

• Lakeview Inns & Suites +1 877 355-3500 Hotel with mix of standard hotel rooms and suites. The Guest rooms have two queen beds, microwaves, small fridges and in-room coffee. The suites have more space, one or two bedrooms, and some have full kitchens and jacuzzis. Amenities include an exercise room and free Wifi.
• Woodlands Inn & Suites woodlandsinn.ca 3995-50th Ave S ☎ +1 250-774-6669 +1 866 966-3466 Standard rooms have two queen beds and in-room coffee. Executive rooms and suites have two queen beds or one king, and fridge and microwave. All rooms include free Wifi and there is a fitness center on site.

• Kacee's Northern Suites kaceesnorthernsuitesfortnelson.net 4807 50th Ave S - From $79 Free WiFi throughout the property, pet-friendly lodging. Free private parking is available on site. Every room at this motel is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.

Explore more Halal Friendly Destinations from Fort Nelson

• Muncho Lake Provincial Park — Hiking, camping, boating, wildlife and some beautiful scenery, 200 km west of Fort Nelson on the Alaska Highway. Nearby are the Liard Hot Springs, a natural hot spring in the forest of the Northern Rocky Mountains, and Stone Mountain Provincial Park.

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