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24.6.23

Nakusp.

After we left New Denver we drove to Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada. We stayed three nights at Nakusp Municipal Campground.

We highly recommend Nakusp Municipal Campground, which has charming hosts, firepits, spacious clean hot showers, free Wi-Fi, a sani dump, and fresh water. The campground is very pet friendly, with lots of shade, and within walking distance to the public beach, promenade and the town centre.

It was very hot, it even reached 30 Degrees Celsius one day, fortunately, we could relax in our hammocks under the tree at our campsite.

A squirrel at our campsite.

The Nakusp Rail Society display is within walking distance from Nakusp Municipal Campground.

"You’re on the former site of the Nakusp and Slocan Railway, an integral part of the region’s history. The Nakusp Rail Society preserves and presents this history on a downtown property close to where the original railroad operated. When Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) donated a 1977 caboose and a 1921 snow plow to the Village of Nakusp in 2016, the Society formed to act

as stewards of the historical equipment." - Stories Out Trust

The beautiful beach is within walking distance from Nakusp Municipal Campground.

A Robin at the beach.

"The yellow, sandy beach has a shaded, grassy area, beachball volleyball court, floating-dock waterslide, roped-off swimming area, and washrooms. There’s also a playground across the street." - Play Outside Guide

The Nakusp Waterfront Japanese Garden Entrance is within walking distance from Nakusp Municipal Campground.

"You haven’t really seen Nakusp if you don’t take time to stroll down the waterfront promenade and take in the views across the Upper Arrow Lake towards Saddleback Mountain." - Arrow Lake News.

"Anchored by the Nakusp Marina and Nakusp Beach, this paved level stroll takes you past the Spicer Garden, the Japanese Garden and the historic Leland Hotel, the oldest continually-operating hotel in B.C." -Arrow Lake News.

It was lovely and cool walking through the Japanese Garden.

"The Nakusp Waterfront Walkway is a paved pathway extending one kilometre (3280 ft) along the top of a steep embankment above Arrow Lake in Nakusp, British Columbia. This historic place includes the walkway, memorial benches, trees and gardens and an engineered soil/cement wall extending from the walkway to the lake." - Historical Places

We had an ice-cold beer and great service on the patio at the Three Lions Pub.

The Three Lions Pub is very pet friendly.

“Nakusp’s settlement history begins in 1892 when the town site was put up for sale by the Rand Bros. – 25’ lots sold for as much as $300 each. Speculation was that Nakusp would become a mining town.” – The Village of Nakusp

Nakusp marina.

Stunning views of the lake and the mountains.

A floating dock.

Lupine.

Nakusp: a place worth visiting

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Nakusp Rail Society

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21.6.23

Kohan Reflection Garden.

While we were camping at Rosebery Provincial Park, near New Denver, in British Columbia, Canada. We visited the Kohan Reflection Garden on a lovely sunny day. It was cool and very relaxing to walk through the garden.

"The Kohan Reflection Garden is a beautiful public Japanese-style garden, established in 1989. The serene lakeside grounds honour the Japanese Canadians relocated to the BC Interior in 1942."- New Denver

1990 ENTRANCE GATE

"The Entrance Gate is a place of sanctuary and transition where one leaves the outer world and moves to an inner space of peace and tranquility. It indicates to the visitor that they are entering a special place. This building houses a dedication plaque which gives a brief history of Japanese-Canadians in our area." -Kohan Reflection Garden

ORIGINAL TEAHOUSE

"This structure was built as an outdoor meeting place by the Japanese-Canadian community." - Kohan Reflection Garden

"Japanese style strolling garden designed around the remaining buildings in the Orchard, also has historic and aesthetic value. Elements such as lanterns, a bridge, a Shinto stone and Bacchi basin along with traditional horticultural elements such as planted maples, irises and lily ponds help to educate the public about Japanese Canadian heritage and provide a place for contemplation and cultural events."- Historic Places

View of Slocan Lake.

Japanese Laceleaf Maple Tree.

"Built to commemorate the Japanese Canadians interned in the area during the Second World War, the garden, a labour of love in the community, has hosted dance, music, theatre, poetry readings, book signings, martial arts, yoga and art classes."- The Nelson Daily.

2018 THE TSURIGANE

"Ceremonial bell is added to the Garden, situated just inside the Entrance Gate." - Kohan Reflection Garden

"The Garden — from conception and design by Ray Nikkel to the planting of the first tree by Mrs. Chie Kamegaya — has been developed by local fundraising, government grants, employment programs, contributions from countless residents and visitors, and most notably, the generous support of the Village of New Denver, the site proprietors. The Garden is upgraded and sustained through the ceaseless efforts of the SLGS volunteers and residents who continue to nurture and maintain it weekly." - Kohan Garden