Community participation in making a healthy, just community.
Nelson at its Best is a network of organizations & individuals that exists to help make Nelson BC a healthy community by providing & promoting a view of community planning & development seen through the lens of well-being & quality of life for all citizens.
Our Work
Learn about the vision, mission & goals that guide our work in the community.
Community Partners
Nelson at its Best is a multi sector community initiative. We value community partnership.
Current Projects
Find out about current projects & what we’re working on right now in Nelson, BC.
Latest News
Nelson at Its Best Fundraising Concert with Juno-award winning singer-songwriter Stephen Fearing Thursday May 30 7:30pm, Capitol Theatre, Nelson
Stephen Fearing’s music is a mesmerizing blend of roots, folk, and pop. Co-founder of Canadian roots-rock supergroup Blackie and The Rodeo Kings, he is a beguiling teller of tales and master guitarist who delights audiences throughout North America, the UK, and...
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The community Volunteer Hub project ready to launch next phase
As of January 16, 2019, we have secured sufficient funds for the Development phase, which involves the development of a Business Plan to attract and secure an umbrella organization, community partners, donors and funders. The very nature of our Hub model is that it...
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Our Big News: We’ve Changed Our Name + Here’s Why…..
It’s official, we’ve changed our name..... SPAN Nelson, Social Planning Action Network Society, (formed and operating in Nelson BC since 2006) is now Nelson at its Best. Why?.... As many people know, Nelson at its Best has been the name of the SPAN Nelson initiated...
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Nelson at its Best is a community-based multi-sector initiative aimed at strengthening quality of life & community well-being in Nelson BC.