Ymir in Winter
Yesterday I mentioned how much I love the music venue the Ymir Schoolhouse. If you’re curious about the town of Ymir itself I happen to have a few facts & snowy winter photos for you.
Ymir is an old BC mining town founded in the late 1800′s and is currently home to approximately 200-300 residents. It’s located in the West Kootenays between Nelson & Salmo (where Shambhala is held).
And now that you know the hard Wikipedia facts you should also know there’s going to be a killer one day music and arts festival there on June 16, 2012 (featuring Maria in the Shower, Steve Brockley Band, E.S.L, and more). Check out the Tiny Lights Festival here.
Ymir’s main street.
The Goods – Ymir’s general store & cafe – almost completely buried in snow.
Hotel Ymir – Built in 1896 & rumoured to be a former brothel.
