Snowshoeing Near Merritt Nicola Valley is a Snowshoe Base Camp Snowshoe Adventures in the Nicola Valley I have spoken about Snowshoeing near Merritt before but I decided people may want to know about other places near by.  Snowshoeing is a natural part to Merritt and our Nicola Valley winters so when the snow flies we don our snowshoes and head out to one of endless number of winter adventure destinations in the region. Snowshoeing Near Merritt includes Hamilton Hill If you are looking for a less formal and structured snowshoe experience then Hamilton Hill is a great spot. Whereas Kane Va ..read more

Christmas Shopping in Merritt BC Canada Holiday Festivities, Celebrations and Family Time Shopping local in the Nicola Valley is an act of kindness. There is no better time to support our local stores and shops in Merritt British Columbia Canada than during the Xmas shopping season.     Whenever I think of Christmas Shopping in Merritt BC Canada, downtown shopping comes to mind. Growing up here in the Nicola Valley gave me some of the most memorable memories of Christmas shopping in Merritt BC in all the downtown businesses. Moreover, during my childhood, it seemed that the whol ..read more

HEALTHY HABITS FOR FALL  CREATING HEALTHY EXPECTATIONS  30-DAY CHALLENGE FOR GREAT HEALTH  Healthy Habits for Fall – Just as I’d suspect, I’m rolling into another Nicola Valley November without a plan in place—healthy or otherwise. Flying back to Merritt BC from Italy this summer, I had all the best-laid intentions. Meanwhile, my fantasy dream life took a hiatus as real-life chaos slipped in again. Oh well—at least the comfort zone is exactly that “comfortable.” CREATING HEALTHY HABITS FOR FALL “Tell me again, would you like to pay for 6-month upfront or go on a month-to-month p ..read more

Wedding Anniversaries  Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage Anniversary Special On any given day there is likely to be wedding anniversaries in Merritt BC.  But there is one that is especially dear to my heart and that is mine and Shirley’s.  This summer, in Merritt British Columbia, we celebrated our 50th Anniversary, which in this day and age, has become rare.  However, it is not so among our friends. Where My Wedding Anniversary Began At the end of 1969 and the beginning of 1970 most of my friends were celebrating their 21st birthdays. One of those birthdays was being celebr ..read more

Award Winning Birding Naturalist  in Merritt BC Canada Dr. Sonya Richmond and Sean Morton Speak at NVIT Theatre Birding study while backpacking and wilderness camping on the Trans Canada Trail across Canada The opportunities of Birdwatching in Merritt BC has never been more clear. This past week Tourism Nicola Valley, EH Canada Travel, in partnership with the Nicola Valley Naturalist Society, hosted award winning naturalist Dr. Sonya Richmond and photographer Sean Morton right here in Merritt British Columbia Canada.  Our guests shared their adventures, stories, tips and bird sightin ..read more

RACING IN MERRITT BC Race Day in the Nicola Valley EXPERIENCE THE MERRITT SPEEDWAY Racing in Merritt BC – Have I got the hot ticket for you! I’m excited to share my first-ever visit to the Merritt Speedway. For someone who is relatively new to town, I was hooked from the moment the engines roared. Follow the No. 8 road through the Nicola Valley to Marmott Rd just 5 minutes outside the city. Eager fans await the races. (Tia Delaney) Fun for Everyone Racing in Merritt BC “They run stock cars on rebuilt engines,” dad says as we pull out of the driveway. I am excited as the big Race Day is final ..read more

Backcountry Adventure in Merritt BC Exploring Fall & Winter Seasonal  Merritt BC Adventures in our wilderness backcountry trails, lakes and roads. Backcountry Adventure in Merritt BC – The Nicola Valley is a perfect for all outdoor adventure seekers who love a challenge in addition to having a memorable experience surrounded by mountainous beauty. Therefore, it is easy for me to say that, “Backcountry adventure in Merritt BC is your #1 destination spot for all off-roading fun.” The region is specially geared for weekend trips, day trips, or week-long vacations. We enjoy moderate tempe ..read more

Community Futures Engagement Fair 2022 Merritt and Nicola Valley Non Profits and Community Services A Community Futures Nicola Valley Event The Community Futures Engagement Fair 2022 was recently held at the Civic Centre on Saturday October 1st. The event was hosted by the team at Community Futures Nicola Valley in Merritt BC Canada. They entertained us, fed us, educated us and had some prizing to give away celebrating our volunteers and community service employees.  The event was enjoyed by many, as it was a chance to reconnect with the community and reintroduce ourselves to the many who ..read more

Art Shows in Merritt BC Nicola Valley Arts Gallery: Show of Shows  Art Shows in Merritt BC at the Gallery for the last five years Nicola Valley Arts Gallery: Show of Shows Photo Credit Kim Leclair Art Shows in Merritt BC and on the walls of the Nicola Valley Arts Gallery is the Show of Shows exhibition, the posters from 55 art shows since May 2017.  That was when I became the Gallery Director in Merritt BC and began curating art from the valley in a variety of exhibits, featuring all local artists. All local except the artists in two 2017 shows.  Showing the creativity and art ..read more

Artists in Merritt BC – Bev Veale Bev Veale, Local Artisan and Homesteader Bev Veale, Artist and Homesteader. Photo Credit Jano Howarth. Bev Veale, local artist and homesteader, and a creative and committed contributor to our Nicola Valley community for decades… Artists in Merritt BC – Bev Veale. Bev has created art and supported other artists in the Nicola Valley for decades. She was a part of the Valley Visual Artists Group and is an Honorary Member of the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council. Bev frequents the Arts Centre, participating in gallery shows and contributing art books, supplie ..read more