The Town of Fort Nelson
The town of Fort Nelson is a community in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. It is located along the Alaska Highway and is part of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. As of 2023, the population was 3,029.
Fort Nelson has a long history as a trading post, dating back to 1805. The community has a history tied to forestry, natural gas, and resource development.
The community acts as a service center for the surrounding resource activity, and for tourism. It provides services such as shopping, recreation, restaurants, hotels, motels, and schools.
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Fort Nelson is located in northeastern British Columbia, along the Alaska Highway. It provides access to vast outdoor recreational activities. Annual events include community celebrations.