Heaven's Gate Commune members cleaning pots

Nelson Daily News (Creator)

1971

1 photograph : black and white

Members of Heaven's Gate give a Nelson Daily News reporter a tour of their community, July 2, 1971. The West Kootenays saw a large influx of American draft dodgers during the Vietnam War, leading to the establishment of many 'hippie communes' which left a lasting impact on the culture of the area.

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