Oct 19, Pennywise – Kootenay Lake

Nelson’s Cold War Bunker
opens to the publc
The stark furnishings of Nelson’s Cold War Bunker are displayed.
During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s,
nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. Their purpose
was to shelter up to 8,000 officials in the event of a nuclear
war, and they were commonly found in secure locations in a well
constructed federal building, such as the Nelson Post Office.
Few people knew about the existence of Nelson’s own
bunker, until 2013 when Touchstones Nelson Museum
began offering private tours. Since then the Museum
board and staff have been working to preserve
and prepare the space for public viewing.
After many years of planning, the Cold
War Bunker is opening to the public as
a permanent museum exhibition and
heritage site.
“The Touchstones Nelson team
is thrilled that after renovations,
the development of an exhibition
and educational programming
development, new
collections storage, an updated
HVAC system to meet museum-standards,
updated washrooms,
new lighting, and more,
the Bunker will open in October!
This project has been a tremendous
team effort spanning
many years. We have so many
people to thank—past staff and
Board members; current volunteers,
Board and Staff; the Grey
Building owners; the City of Nelson;
our many funders, and more.
We look forward to welcoming
you to the space.” says Astrid Heyerdahl,
executive director of Touchstones
Nelson Museum.
“It has been fascinating uncovering
the story of this largely unknown part of
Nelson’s history,” says Jean-Philippe Stienne,
archivist and collections manager at
Touchstones Nelson Museum.
“I am delighted that we are able to finally share
the secrets of the bunker with the community, and
welcome visitors into this Cold War era time capsule of
the 1960s.”
The exhibition explains the role of the bunker in the context of
the extraordinary world wide tensions at that time. Among the
items preserved from the original bunker,
visitors can view a ‘Mobile Feeding
Unit’, a self-contained ration kit that
converted to a table; a Geiger counter,
and many cold-war related items from
the Touchstones Nelson collection,
and on loan from other museums.
The bunker kitchen and Civil Defence
Coordinators Office have been recreated,
and include many items that were
originally found in the bunker.
“The current board of directors, as
well as all past board members, have
been fully supportive of this incredible
heritage project,” says Sheila Achilles,
Chair of the Board. “We are greatly
looking forward to opening the space
to the public to offer more educational
and history interaction. We are proud
of the staff and volunteer team who has
made this project happen”
The Bunker opens to the public
on Saturday, October 17 at 2 pm,
with a members-only showing
from 11:30-2. Due to distancing
restrictions, tours of 10 are
booked for 30 minute time
slots, which must be registered
in advance by visiting
Eventbrite or calling
250-352-9813.
Touchstones Museum
Paddle down
the Snake
River
The Langham’s popular Adventure
Travel Series returns with Adventures
on Yukon’s Snake River! Join intrepid
Kaslovian Rob McClure for this
engaging multi-media
presentation
featuring
stunning slides
and intriguing
stories about
his month
Community Halloween
Decorating Contest
Pennywise and the Kaslo Chamber of Commerce have
combined forces to offer Kaslo businesses and residents an
opportunity to win Chamber Bucks
& bragging rights for the Best Halloween Decorating!
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BEST BUSINESS WINS $140 .00 Chamber Bucks
BEST RESIDENCE WINS $140 .00 Chamber Bucks
Small Gifts and Recognition for Runners Up!
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No Sign Up Required! Judging will take place throughout the day,
and into the evening Friday Oct 30 - be ready!!
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long canoeing and hiking trip along
the Snake River in the Mackenzie
Mountains, a very remote part of
north eastern Yukon. Grizzly bears,
alpine flowers and amazing views are
featured!
Two Show Dates and Times: Saturday
October 24th 7pm & Sun October
25th 3pm. Advanced Tickets $5-$15
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COVID protocols will be in place
- Approximately 1 hr show – no
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