Conveniently located 3 hours from downtown Vancouver, 1.5 hours from Kelowna, and 45 mins from Kamloops, Merritt is an arts and culture hub for the surrounding region. Nestled in the Nicola Valley, Merritt is host to an active art community of both locals and visitors. Merritt proudly features a variety of local art studios, downtown murals, and music during all seasons.
If visiting art galleries is an interest, Merritt has a variety of exhibit galleries and an annual community-wide Art Walk event. Music festivals such as Rockin’ River and Bass Coast help bring in the hottest musical performers and creative artists to the Nicola Valley.
We encourage you to tag #ExploreMerritt during your next visit and let us know your favorite art exhibit!
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