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This market provides a venue for local
merchants and entrepreneurs offering locally produced organic food,
crafts and art, as well as fairly traded imports.
By choosing to spend your money here you stay
connected to your local food sources and help ensure that our
community spirit and economy stay strong and healthy.
The Cottonwood Market is operated by the West
Kootenay Eco Society, which is committed to fostering
sustainability, bringing people together, and building positive ties
between humans and the environment.
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| Pictures taken in August of 2006 |
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The largest outdoor community market in the Kootenays, Cottonwood Market,
is located in Cottonwood Falls Park (on the picture above) in Nelson, West Kootenay, BC |
| Click on pictures to see bigger images |
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The market is operated by local environmental organization, the West Kootenay Eco Society,
whose mission is to promote ecologically and socially sound communities while
protecting species and ecosystems. |
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Each Saturday since the end of April to the end of October small area designated for the market
is filled with customers and other visitors. |
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You can buy there certified organic vegetables and fruit, homemade
breads, soaps, books, clothing, jewelry, and more |
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You can listen to a local band...you will be amazed how many talented
performers we have here in the Kootenays |
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| You can dance, try exotic pakora, or simply relax among friendly people
in the quiet atmosphere of the park. |
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| The market is a must-see Nelson event, very colorful
and characteristic of local folklore. |
| Last year, among other things, I bought there the
tastiest organic peaches and nectarines I have ever had. |
| I also got hypnotized by
the primordial sound of a band of drummers performing there. |
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