Project overview
BC Housing has built 43 new homes at 45 Government Road. It is called Elephant Mountain Place.
The 4-storey residential apartment building includes:
- 43 studio homes with support services (supportive housing)
- Indoor and outdoor common areas
- Central kitchen and laundry facilities
- Reception area and office space for staff
- Fenced grounds with on-site vehicle and bicycle parking
Supportive housing is subsidized housing with on-site supports. Residents are single adults (19+) who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This can include seniors and people with disabilities.
All residents apply to live in supportive housing, sign housing agreements and pay rent.
Typical supports include:
- 24/7 staffing
- Daily meals
- Life skills and connection to employment supports and services
- On‑site health and wellness supports, including harm reduction services and connections to mental health, substance use treatment, and recovery options
- Connections to community services
- Recreational programming
To learn more, check out our Stories from Supportive Housing playlist on YouTube. These short videos show inside several supportive housing buildings. They also share stories from residents, staff and neighbours.
BC Housing selected Nelson CARES Society to operate this building. Staff will manage the building and provide services to the residents.
We commit to being good neighbours. Please download our Who to Call, When to Call flyer for a direct phone number to the housing and other community contacts. We will address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.
Project Communications
- September 2025 – Project announced
- Nelson CARES press release
- Letter hand-delivered to neighbours within 200 m
- October 2025 – Outreach to local community organizations, including offers for small‑group meetings to discuss the project.
- September 21, 2026
- Letter hand-delivered to neighbours within 200 m
Opening Engagement
We are inviting neighbours to join us for a guided tour of the new housing before it opens to residents.
- Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
- Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Location: 45 Government Road, Nelson
- Details: Drop in any time between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to receive a tour of Elephant Mountain Place. Team members from Nelson CARES and BC Housing will be present to provide information and answer questions.
September 2025
Project announced
Fall 2025
Construction started
October 2026
Opening
Questions?
Please email [email protected] with questions about this project.