Hallō’s proposed amenities paint an appealing vision of a self-contained community. Buyers should carefully consider what is conceptual marketing versus what will truly be delivered.
Before you commit:
- Which of these amenities have confirmed designs, permits, and funding? Many features remain at the concept stage.
- Whether these plans align with Nelson’s zoning and infrastructure realities. Some ideas may face regulatory hurdles.
- The long-term viability of the golf course. Troon has been promoted as a key partner, but contrary to some claims, this is not their first Canadian project (see Sagebrush Golf Club).
After reviewing their promotional materials, one can't help but wonder if Farhad and Graham (Hallо̄'s "visionaries") might need to realign their expectations with reality.
Here is the formidable list of amenities they've pitched in various places:
| Hospitality & Accommodation |
|---|
| Apartments aka "The Apartments on the Commons" | "The First Apartments" | "The Pavilion Apartments" | "The Pointe Apartments" [3] |
| Hotels aka "two hotels" | "two boutique hotels" [2] [3] [8] [10] |
| Independent living spaces for seniors [11] |
| Market-rate condos with mortgage-helper suites [11] (See Short-Term Rentals) |
| Staff accommodations aka "a substantial inventory of integrated accommodation and services available at below market rates, that will set the new industry standard for staff accommodations" | "Specifically designed for local workers, including studios and shared spaces" [4] [6] [7] [11] |
| The Cookery aka "a small boutique hotel with a distinct culinary and wine focus" [3] |
| Wildflower Boutique Hotel aka "a small luxury hotel focused on creating extraordinary dining and hospitality programs" [3] |
| Health & Fitness |
| Bath House [11] |
| Finnish Sauna [11] |
| Float room [11] |
| Gym aka "fitness studio" | "health and fitness facilities" | "fitness center" | "state-of-the-art health club overlooking both the first fairway and The Commons" [1] [2] [3] [4] [7] [8] |
| Hot and cold pools [3] |
| Hot tub aka "hot tubs" [1] [3] [4] [7] |
| Infrared saunas [11] |
| Massage aka "Massage rooms" [3] [11] |
| Sauna aka "dry sauna" [3] [11] |
| Spa aka "Signature thermal spa" [3] [4] [8] |
| Steam room [11] |
| Thermal pools aka (hot vitality, cold plunge, ice bath) [11] |
| Wet steam [3] |
| Sports & Leisure |
| Golf academy (including a junior golf program) [3] [5] |
| Golf simulator aka "an indoor golf simulator" [3] [5] |
| Putting course aka "putting green" | "an 18-hole GreenPlay Golf putting course" [1] [3] [5] |
| Skating rink aka "The White Circus" [3] [7] [8] [10] [11] |
| Skate Rental [3] |
| Splash park [7] |
| Sports simulator [1] |
| Tennis court aka "Signature red tennis court" [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [7] [8] |
| Water playground aka "A water playground for the summer" [11] |
| Cultural & Social Venues |
| A fully functional community [5] |
| Chapel aka “A non-denominational chapel” [11] |
| Clubhouse aka "a new clubhouse" | "a distinguished clubhouse" | "a new Golf Club House featuring a boutique lodge, perfect for weddings and small events" [3] [5] [9] [11] |
| Community events [3] |
| Community garden [1] |
| Gathering spaces [3] |
| Membership aka "lifetime golf membership for |
| Outdoor terrace [1] |
| The Commons aka "a dynamic gathering place that includes multiple restaurants and specialty retail stores, placed around a green space in summer and an outdoor skating rink in winter" [3] |
| The Pavilion aka "a gathering place for both relaxation and recreation that compares to the world’s finest luxury resorts and out rivals anything else in Canada" [3] |
| Village green for community gatherings and events [3] [4] [10] |
| Walking and biking paths [11] |
| Food & Beverage |
| Bakery [11] |
| Bars [2] [3] |
| Brew Pub & Cabinet Spirits Distillery [3] |
| Cafes [3] [11] |
| Napoli Brava Cucina (an Italian restaurant?) [3] |
| Oyster Bar [3] |
| Restaurants aka "eight restaurants" | "eclectic and world class restaurants" [3] [4] [5] [7] [8] [9] |
| Smoothie Bar [3] |
| Tapas & Wine [3] |
| The Grill Room (another restaurant?) [3] |
| Retail & Specialty Shops |
| Barber Shop [3] |
| Fresh Organics Market (noted separately from The General Store and Deli Artisanal Butcher Shop) [3] |
| General store aka "The General Store and Deli Artisanal Butcher Shop" [3] [4] [11] |
| Retail stores aka "boutique retail" | "boutique shopping" | "specialty retail" [2] [4] [7] [8] [9] |
| Small-scale commercial hub with boutique accommodations [3] [4] [7] [8] [10] |
References
- Hallō Nelson | Ace Project Marketing Group | Ace Marketing
- Doug Carrick Returns To B.C. To Design Hallō Nelson Course | August 12, 2024 | British Columbia Golf
- Hallō Nelson | Founders Offering | Hallо̄ Nelson Investor Kit [pdf]
- Hallō Nelson Launches Extraordinary Mountainside Community in the Kootenay Rockies | Jul 22, 2024 | News Wire
- Doug Carrick set to craft another B.C. mountain course, this one managed by Troon | August 12, 2024 | Score Golf
- Small B.C. town woos the luxury buyer | September 6, 2024 | The Globe & Mail
- Big plans for luxury golf resort development unveiled in Nelson | October 16, 2024 | The Vancouver Sun
- Hallō Properties Launches Hallō Nelson in Nelson, British Columbia | July 30, 2024 | Trend Hunter
- The Dodger At Hallō Nelson Unveiled | August 26, 2024 | Troon
- Developer partners with golf club to transform community course | October 10, 2024 | Western Investor
- Nelson housing group is building to meet community needs | January 31, 2025 | Nelson Star