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MOUNTAIN HIGH
Downtown Nelson is mostly ski gear shops, it's true—but
on and around Baker Street, you'll also find a bevy of other
alpine-cool places to shop up a (snow) storm
by Stacey McLachlan
B L O C K PA R T Y
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quality time
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anything at this delightfully quirky
boutique, it's easy to spend an
afternoon here, lost among the retro
curios and eye-popping vintage
fashion. Troll dolls, zebra-print
overalls, creepy dog statues: it's a
grandma's attic, turned
up to 11. 448 Baker St.,
moonmonster.ca
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CRAFT
CONNECTION
Nelson's local artists
and makers sell
their wares at Craft
Connection; the cozy
shop is the perfect place
to stock up on authentic
souvenirs. Find earrings
from local silversmiths,
handmade leather bags,
pottery galore and more. 378 Baker
St., craftconnection.org
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BACKROADS BREWING
Find the ideal après at Backroads, an
award-winning small-batch brewery
with a warm, woodsy taproom
filled with lively locals. Try the Big
Smokin' Joe Smoked Baltic Porter or
the Freshly Squeezed Juicy
IPA. 460
Baker St., backroadsbrewing.com
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Village Ski Hut
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OTTER BOOKS
Need something to read by the fire in
the lodge while all your friends head
up the gondola? This charming indie
bookstore has you covered, with an
ample selection of local authors and
Canadian fiction offered alongside
#BookTok blockbusters. 398 Baker
St., otterbooksinc.ca
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MAISON
Chic home goods for
the mountain cabin and
city home alike. Source
artisanal candles, trendy
woven baskets, minimalist
dishware and more
essentials here. 446 Baker
St., maison-decor.ca
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MOON MONSTER'S
SECRET CAVE
Even if you don't buy
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VILLAGE SKI HUT
This small-but-mighty ski shop
features both impeccable service and
all the outerwear brands you need to
keep warm on the slopes: think Mons
Royale, North Face and Tecnica. 367
Baker St., villageskihut.com
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OSO NEGRO CAFÉ
Though it's 20 years old, this wood-
lined, art-filled space still feels like
the freshest place in town to grab a
cup of coffee—the gleaming Probat
roaster is what the owners call "the
metronomic heartbeat" of the café.
604 Ward St., osonegrocoffee.com
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MOUNTAIN BABY
Even the most indoors-y of parents
can find something cute here at
this Nelson kidswear shop. The
hand-knit moccasins are a fave, but
colourful Smartwool socks keep
tiny toes warm, too. 636 Baker St.,
mountainbaby.com
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SNOWPACK OUTDOOR
EXPERIENCE
There are plenty of camp-chic packs,
boots, hats and cozy coats to please
the fashion-forward outdoors-
person, but schlep down the stairs to
discover the real athleisure treasure
trove: a Patagonia outlet, jam-packed
with fleece and deals. 333 Baker St.,
snowpack.ca
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