SUMMER 2012

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Saturday, September 8, 2012



We plan to spend several nights here in Nelson so we can leave the trailer and do some exploring in the truck. Nelson sits in a narrow valley between the Selkirk Mountains and on the banks of Kootenay Lake. Originally the city developed because of nearby Silver mining and timber industry. Today it is known as “the college town which has lost its University!!”



This morning we explored the town, walking along the Waterfront Pathway, discovering several of the city parks and taking a ride on the Tramway which also runs along the waterfront. We were fortunate to have the President of the Tramway Society board our tram and then give us an interesting history of its development. The city of Nelson purchased car No. 23 in 1924 from Cleveland, Ohio. Three tramcars were run in the city until 1949 when the tram service was replaced by buses. The Nelson Electric Tramway Society was formed in 1988. On July 1, 1992, Streetcar 23 made its first run since 1949.

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Photos

Bridge across Kootenay Lake
This bridge crosses the lake into the city of Nelson

Exercise equipment in the park
Quite a large area for adults to "play".

Waterfront walkway
Walk along the waterfront with hundred year old trees lining the path.

The Spider
Interesting stone and metal work on the railing at Lookout Point

Yello Daisies
Flowers are still blooming in the gardens.