Where is The Alley Cat?

Located a mere 50 meters from Baker Street and downtown's popular galleries, boutiques, stores, restaurants and bars with the Capitol Theatre and Oso Negro Coffee Shop as immediate neighbors.

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From Castlegar & Salmo/ Spokane

Approaching Nelson on Hwy 3a/ Hwy 6 take the Victoria Street exit. After 200 meters/ yards on Victoria Street, crossing Kootenay and Stanley Street you have reached your destination. The Alley Cat is in the middle of the block on the right hand side. The private Alley Cat parking is around the block in the rear alley.

From Kaslo/Kootenay Lake Ferry

Enter Nelson on Hwy 3a via the BOB (Big Orange Bridge). Continue for 2.4 km/ 1.5 miles on Nelson Street / Front Street (Hwy 3a) till you pass Nelson City Hall and the Nelson Court House (both on the right side). Continue straight through traffic light on Ward Street, cross Baker Street and turn right on Victoria Street. The Alley Cat is in the middle of the block on the left hand side. The private Alley Cat parking is around the block in the rear alley.

Distances to/from popular destinations:

Kelowna: 345 km/ 215 miles

Vancouver: 655km/ 410 miles

Calgary: 615km/ 385 miles

Edmonton: 940km/ 585 miles

Regina: 1160km/ 725 miles

Winnipeg: 1725km/ 1080 miles

Spokane, WA: 260km/ 162 miles

Seattle, WA: 700km/ 440 miles

Portland, OR: 825km/ 515 miles

Distances to Local Sites:

Kookannee Glacier Park: 40km/ 25 miles (Virgin Forests, National Park)

Ainsworth Hot Springs: 50 km/ 31 miles (Hot Springs)

Kaslo: 70km/ 43 miles (Jazz Festival)

New Denver: 100km / 63 miles (Garlic Fest, Idaho Peak)

Nakusp: 145km/ 90 miles (Hot Springs)

Whitewater Ski Resort: 20km/ 12 miles (Powder Skiing)

Rossland/ Red Mountain Ski Resort: 100km/ 60 miles (Western Town)