Location
- Over 350 heritage buildings.
- Visit 'Touchstones Museum of Art and History'.
- Known as the "City of the Arts".
Located on the shores of beautiful Kootenay Lake and surrounded by the Selkirk Mountains, is the picturesque community of Nelson. Lush parks, colourful gardens and over 350 heritage buildings give the city of Nelson a unique charm. Known as "City of the Arts", Nelson has been consistently ranked as the number one small town arts community in Canada. Residents enjoy a wide range of leisure pursuits including arts and cultural festivals as well as outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and golf. Forestry, mining and tourism are the primary industries in the area.
Four very distinct seasons characterize Nelson's climate. Average minimum and maximum temperatures vary from -5 degrees Celsius to +5 degrees Celsius in winter, and 15-27 degrees Celsius in the summer. Rainfall averages around 25 mm a month from March through to October. Snowfall generally occurs from November through to March with December and January accumulations averaging 70 cm each.
Forestry, Mining, Provincial Government Offices, Tourism
Information was provided by Health Match BC and from local community websites. Other information has come from a variety of sources including the BCMA and health professionals within the communities. Pictures have been provided by www.picturebc.ca or community members. Please contact us at info@rccbc.ca with any information updates for your community.
