Fort Nelson is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. The area is a world-class resource base for cross country skiing, wildlife viewing, photography, backpacking, wilderness canoeing and kayaking, river boating, big game hunting and a myriad of other activities.
Some attractions in Fort Nelson include Smith River Falls, Canadian Open Dog Sled and the Wokkpash Recreation Area. As well, eight provincial parks are located in Fort Nelson including Muncho Lake Provincial Park, housing Muncho Lake, which is of a blue-green colour due to glacier melting and Liard River Provincial Park where visitors can bask in the hot springs in the summer or winter months.