If you don't mind crossing the border, Nelson is a lovely city set within the Selkirk Mountain range in B.C. Explore the town's beautiful restored heritage buildings, which date back to the area's 19th-century silver rush. There are some great art galleries in town as well. Marzano and Louie's Steakhouse serve great food. Nelson is located along the extreme West Arm of beautiful Kootenay Lake in British Columbia's Southern Interior region. The picturesque city is known as the "Queen City," named as Canada's top small-town arts community for its high concentration of artists and writers. During the summer and autumn months, several regular outdoor markets sell produce and artisan wares at the city's parks and downtown streets. The town is also known as a paradise for outdoor activities, ranging from hiking on the Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail to skiing at the Whitewater Ski Resort.

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