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100
Name two non-profit organizations in Nelson.
Ankors, Nelson's Women's Shelter, Eco Society, Kids Sport, Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, Nelson Cares Society, Nelson Food Cupboard, Our Daily Bread...
100
The Kootenay area was settled by miners. Name three metals that are found here.
Lead, zinc, silver...
100
Name two buildings that suffered major damage from fires within the last ten years in Nelson.
The Kerr apartments, the Redfish Grill...
100
What building is pictured here?
The Burns Building.
100
Name 3 species of evergreen trees found in the Kootenays.
Pine, hemlock, cedar, spruce, fir, larch...
200
What is the second most popular language in the West Kootenays?
Russian. During the Russian revolution, there was a pacifist Christian sect called the Doukhobors who refused to take up arms to support the Tsar. Rather than facing the threat of being killed for not supporting the Tsar, the writer Tolstoy donated the profits of two of his books to enable the Doukhobor community to move to Canada, where they sought religious freedom. First settling in Alberta, they did not feel they were receiving what had been promised, so they later resettled in the West Kootenay.
200
According to the 2011 census, what is the population of Kaslo? (within 100 people) Bonus: If someone from Nelson is called a Nelsonite, what do you call someone from Kaslo?
1026 people (926-1126) A Kaslovian.
200
What was the name of the first mine in Nelson?
The Silverking Mine.
200
What community is pictured here? Name two things that it is famous for.
Crawford Bay. Artisans, Harry Potter's Broom, Starbelly Jam, the Bottlehouse, no daylight savings time change...
200
What biome is the Kootenay region found in?
The temperate rainforest biome.
300
What is the name of a local indigenous group whom the Federal Government has falsely named extinct?
The Sinixt First Nations. Today, there are people who claim to be descendants of the Sinixt tribe living in the Kootenays. However, the Canadian government has declared them extinct. Nowadays, there are ongoing challenges between the Sinixt tribe and the federal government.
300
Name a local ski hill that no longer operates.
Morning Mountain, Waldorf Ski Hill.
300
What is the city of Nelson's Birthday? Bonus: What is the city of Nelson's slogan?
March 4th or March 18th. Forge ahead.
300
What native plant is pictured here?
Camas.
300
Where do local Osprey migrate to during the winter?
Mexico.
400
Who is the current cultural ambassador of Nelson? Bonus: Name any other previous ambassador.
Ian Johnston. Amy Bohigian, Bessie Wapp, Lucas Myers, Corazon Youth Choir...
400
How deep is the deepest part of Kootenay Lake? (within 20 metres)
150 metres
400
What is found underneath Ward Street?
A creek or a ramp. The ramp was put in to smooth out Ward street so that it has a smooth incline. Parts of this ramp are visible near the Hume Hotel.
400
Who is this? (name and position)
John Houston - Nelson's first mayor.
400
What agricultural product did the West Kootenays previously grow commercially?
Fruit.
500
What famous actress who is now an environmental activist starred in the most popular film made in Nelson? What is the name of that movie? What is the name of her co-star?
Daryl Hannah, Roxanne, Steve Martin.
500
What name would you find for Elephant Mountain on a map?Within 20 metres, what is the height of Elephant Mountain?
Nelson Mountain. 1720 metres. (1700-1740)
500
What was the name of the ferry that crosses from Balfour to Crawford bay that sank? Bonus drink certificate if you’ve been on it.
The Anscomb.
500
This sculpture, "contemporary family", is located in Gyro Park. Name the artist who created this sculpture, and identify at least one other location within the City of Nelson where their work can be found.
John Mckinnon. Lakeside Park, Nelson Hospital, The NDCC, Expressions Cafe window... In 2017, John Mckinnon will organize a sculpture symposium for the city of Nelson.
500
What is the approximate weight of the heaviest fish in Kootenay Lake? What is the name of this fish? Bonus: Name two other species of fish that live in Kootenay lake.
800 - 1200 lbs. (360-545 kg) Sturgeon (white sturgeon). Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Largemouth bass, Sockeye Salmon, Brook Trout, Yellow Perch, Dolly Varden Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Bull Trout..