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town, Fort Steele survives as a heritage theme park, and the grand old city of Nelson is
today a heritage masterpiece, its streets lined with restored buildings.
Recreational opportunities abound throughout the Kootenays in all seasons. In summer,
anglers flock to the lakes and rivers for trout, kokanee, and bass. Other visitors enjoy ca-
noeing, swimming, or sunbathing on the beaches, or take to the mountains for hiking and
wildlife viewing. Much of the region's higher elevations are protected in rugged and remote
parks, including the spectacular Valhalla, Kokanee Glacier, Top of the World, and Purcell
Wilderness Conservancy Provincial Parks. While these natural preserves offer plenty of op-
portunities for day-trippers, it takes extended backcountry trips to fully experience their
beauty.
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