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HISTORIC & CULTURAL DESTINATIONS -Kootenay RegionKootenay Bay Ferry
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With the distinction of being the world's longest free car ferry (crossing time approx. 30 minutes), the Kootenay Bay ferry crossing is a major regional tourist attraction as well as being part of the highway system. An easy and inexpensive way to take in the grandeur of Kootenay Lake - simply park and walk on, or take the car and explore the Pilot Bay trails and the artisan studios in Crawford Bay. www.th.gov.bc.ca [ top ] Located in the mountaintop city of Rossland, one hour's drive from Nelson, the Le Roi gold mine was last operated in 1929. A museum and outdoor history park is located at the mine site and you can take a guided tour of the mine - the only underground tour of a hard rock gold mine in Canada.www.rosslandmuseum.ca Nelson Museum & Public Art Gallery [ top ] 
Currently in the process of relocating to the former City Hall building, the Museum and Public Art Gallery is the 'cultural heart' of the City of Nelson. The new facility is expected to open in Spring of 2006. To view floorplans and images of the work in progress, please go to the website. www.nelsonmuseum.ca Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre [ top ] 
During World War II, over 20,000 Japanese Canadians were forcibly relocated from the coast to remote internment camps. This interpretive centre, located in the town of New Denver, one hour's drive from Nelson, is on the site of one such camp. It is the only centre of its kind in Canada. www.bcrockies.com/attractions/nikkei.html [ top ] 
In its heyday, Sandon was known as the 'Monte Carlo' of North America - home to over 5,000 miners and millionaires, con men and gamblers, speculators and 'ladies of the evening.' Destroyed twice over its history, a group of dedicated volunteers has been working since the 1970's to restore and preserve buildings and artifacts. Located just outside the town of New Denver, Sandon is one hour's drive from Nelson and also the gateway to Idaho Peak. www.slocanlake.com [ top ] 
The SS Moyie is the oldest existing sternwheel vessel in the world. Serving Kootenay Lake from 1898 until 1957, the ship has been restored and converted into an historical interpretive centre. Located in the picturesque town of Kaslo, one hour's drive north of Nelson. www.kootenayrockies.com |
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A very memorable stay! I really loved my first stay in Nelson!
Philippe Aerts
Philippe Aerts