Gyro Park

Features thousands of rock, gem, fossil and mine core specimens from the West Kootenays and British Columbia. An extensive collection of books, mining publications and maps, both new and old, are available for public use. The facility is open year-round – check for daily and seasonal hours.

Study fine craft production in clay, metal, jewelry and small object design or fibre. Community classes as well as two year Diploma programmes.

Displaying the culture and history of Nelson and District in its museum, archives and art gallery.

One several yoga studios in Nelson offering classes.

The park has a water fall and rushing creek. Also in the park, there is a Japanese garden operated by the Nelson Izu-Shi Friendship Society

Restored streetcar #23 that used to run down Baker Street now runs along the waterfront from Lakeside Park to Chahko Mika Mall. The line is 1.2 km long.