Post some pictures of your city! II - Page 373

Metro-One · #**7441** Posted **Sep 14, 2019, 2:29 AM**

So when I was back in Canada I spent most of the time in Nelson.

My parents and my sister's family now live there (and they are asking for my family to do the same when we return to Canada). Still haven't decided, but it is a beautiful town with a lot of character and a lot of vibe for a population of only 10,000.

Here are some of my pics!

First looking over the town from a local park.

Downtown Nelson by Ian, on Flickr

Bob the Bridge

BOB the Bridge, Nelson by Ian, on Flickr

On the Lake in Nelson by Ian, on Flickr

And lots of wonderful heritage buildings ranging in age from around 130 to 100 years old.

Nelson, BC by Ian, on Flickr

Nelson, BC by Ian, on Flickr

Always fun to wonder around downtown

Welcome to Nelson, BC by Ian, on Flickr

Nelson, BC by Ian, on Flickr

Old Charm by Ian, on Flickr

Nelson Charm by Ian, on Flickr

Nelson, BC by Ian, on Flickr

Nelson, BC by Ian, on Flickr

Love this little street, feels like its out of California.

Nelson, BC by Ian, on Flickr

Nelson Alleyways by Ian, on Flickr

Urban Nelson by Ian, on Flickr

Lots of hills in town

Streets of Nelson by Ian, on Flickr

Nelson's big claim to fame is the 1987 Steve Martin comedy Roxanne.

This is the Fire Hall where much of the movie took place / was filmed.

Nelson Fire Hall by Ian, on Flickr

A little overgrown.

Overgrown by Ian, on Flickr

The Pitchfork is a popular local restaurant. Lots of French Canadians working there. Had a nice dinner there.

The Pitchfork! by Ian, on Flickr

Dinner in Nelson by Ian, on Flickr

Cucumbers growing in the awnings.

Cucumbers! by Ian, on Flickr

Night time also remains active with lots of outdoor bars, restaurants, and craft breweries.

Nelson Evening by Ian, on Flickr

Barber Shop by Ian, on Flickr

Summer Nights, Nelson by Ian, on Flickr

Nelson Alleyway by Ian, on Flickr

Nelson Mural by Ian, on Flickr

What is also great about Nelson is the climate. A strong four seasons.

Summer is hot and very similar to the Okanagan (though a little shorter). Fall is mild, as is spring, and winter is cold (but not frigid) and is great for skiing, but spring still arrives by the end of February or early March (so it doesn't linger too long).

Bye for now Nelson! Hope to see you next year.

It really is somewhere to check out if you ever make your way to BC.

Prometheus · #**7442** Posted **Sep 14, 2019, 4:39 AM**

Beautiful photos, Metro-One. Nelson, BC is a great town.

I love the movie Roxanne (which is, of course, a contemporary retelling of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac). Although the movie's plot takes place in the U.S., they kept the name of Nelson and showed off the character of the town to great effect.

csbvan · #**7443** Posted **Sep 14, 2019, 4:47 AM**

Great shots! I love the Kootenays, and Nelson is the best and biggest example of what the Kootenays have to offer.

ScreamingViking · #**7444** Posted **Sep 14, 2019, 6:03 AM**

Turns out they didn't need the Nelson Promotional Cow.

Roxanne is a funny movie. Steve Martin is fantastic in it, and the character actors played it so well too.

Nice pics!

Denscity · #**7445** Posted **Sep 14, 2019, 6:04 AM**

I used to live there and live so close but never go there anymore.
I lived there before it was cool and popular so it's just meh to me lol.

giallo · #**7446** Posted **Sep 14, 2019, 12:11 PM**

Great shots, Metro!

Despite growing up, and traveling around a fair bit of BC, I've never set foot in Nelson. It's getting embarrassing.

I hiked up to a peak in Seoul yesterday (my city these days), and was treated to an unbelievable view. It was too good not to share here. Enjoy.

overitalllll by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

SignalHillHiker · #**7447** Posted **Sep 14, 2019, 12:13 PM**

Gorgeous shots, all!

*****

Went for a sunrise run this morning. Couldn't run the length of myself without taking a picture, though.

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September 14, 2019 by R C, on Flickr

rousseau · #**7448** Posted **Sep 14, 2019, 5:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Metro-One

Nelson Evening by Ian, on Flickr

Can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something essentially pacific-northwestern about this shot. Maybe it's the hill sloping upward next to that commercial block?