Where is Ymir BC Canada?
Ymir is a small town in the West Kootenays in British Columbia Canada. The population is around 230 people. Ymir was a booming mining town in the late 1800’s, with many hotels and a very modern hospital. The earliest miners in the area arrived in 1860’s when mining claims were recorded on Quartz Creek.
How do I get to Ymir?
Ymir is a historic mining town with several old buildings on the main street. Get onto the Great Northern Rail Trail in Ymir, and start walking north towards Nelson. The Salmo River will flow along to the right.
What is the history of Ymir?
The Ymir mine was first staked in 1895 and by 1896, the Dundee, Tamarack, Porto Rico and others were staked as well. In 1897, three Rossland businessmen filed claim to 620 acres in the area surrounding Quartz Creek. Within two weeks, the land was surveyed, lots were sold and the roots of the town of Ymir were created.
Can you hike Ymir Mountain in summer?
Ymir Mountain is renowned for its powder, but it’s also a perfectly hike-able summer excursion. Achieving the summit involves getting off trail to traverse the boulders and scree in the Ymir Bowl, but the reward is ridge-line hiking with spectacular views!
What is the history of Ymir gold mine?
The Hall Mines Smelter in Nelson and Hall Creek, six miles north of Ymir, was named after these two Indian prospectors. In the summer of 1895, Jerome Pitre, Joseph Pitre and Oliver Blair staked claims that were to become the famous Ymir Gold Mine. This was followed by the staking of many more claims in the Ymir area.
How did Ymir get its name?
D.C. Corbin constructed the station a short distance north of Quartz Creek and renamed it Ymir, after the Earth God of Norse mythology. With the completion of this railroad, Ymir really blossomed forth as a major mining community. The Ymir Mine was the largest and the best producer.
Where to stay in Ymir?
The Hotel Ymir was our base for three days while we did some business in nearby Nelson and is one of two historical places to stay right in town. The other is the Palace Inn just behind it. Both date from the heady days before the turn of the twentieth century and both were thankfully saved and restored to their former glory.