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West Kootenay Métis Society Monthly Community Gathering

Taghum Hall 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson

2nd Tuesday of the month WKMS Monthly Community Gathering featuring fabulous food. West Kootenay Métis hosts a regular gathering the 2nd Tuesday of every month! Held at Taghum Hall near beautiful downtown Taghum from 6-8pm Traditional foods, games, activities, as well as, great company. Bring your family, stories and to go containers-because its traditional to […]

Free

Wednesday Bunker Tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$8

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

With your host Cry Bebe Mikey! $5 at the door! 19+   Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others! message @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!

$5

Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Free

Saturday Bunker tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$6 – $8

BIG RIVER Speaker Tour

The Griff at The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave. Trail

Join acclaimed author Eileen Delehanty Pearkes for transboundary conversations about healing the Columbia River. Pearkes and fellow speakers, Shelly Boyd (Sinixt Confederacy Coordinator) and Cindy Marchand (Chair of the Colville Confederated Tribes Fish & Wildlife Committee) will offer hopes for salmon and the future of the Columbia River. Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased […]

2025 Smokiepalooza Music Festival

Butler Park 1800 Thom St., Trail

SMOKIEPALOOZA 2025 — This is the event you don’t want to miss! Three bands. One epic night. The Smokiepalooza outdoor music festival returns Saturday, September 13, at Trail’s iconic Jason Bay Field at Butler Park! Sponsored by the incredible corporate partner, Power Paving. Tickets are ONLY $25 (+ $2 ticket fee) Trail Smoke Eaters Season […]

Wednesday Bunker Tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$8

Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Free

Saturday Bunker tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$6 – $8

Botanical Printing on cloth w/Tracy Fillion

Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Learn the fundamentals of botanical printing on fabric. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore how to identify suitable fibres for plant dyeing and how to properly prepare cloth for plant dyeing and eco printing. We will also discuss dye plants, ethical harvesting practices, and working in harmony with seasonal and local materials. Using locally […]