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Alternative Holiday Dinner in Merritt BC Affordable Alternatives to Canadian Traditional Holiday Meals     Serving an Alternative Holiday Dinner in Merritt BC   If…

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…

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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…

RACING IN MERRITT BC Race Day in the Nicola Valley EXPERIENCE THE MERRITT SPEEDWAY Racing in Merritt BC – Have I got the hot ticket…

 Medi Spa Treatment In Merritt BC Desert Divas and Dons Medi Spa  Merritt’s Medi Spa Treatment Centre  Desert Divas & Dons Medi Spa Treatment in…

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…

Backcountry Adventure in Merritt BC Exploring Fall & Winter Seasonal  Merritt BC Adventures in our wilderness backcountry trails, lakes and roads. Backcountry Adventure in Merritt…

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…

Campsites and Campgrounds in the Nicola Valley Tips That Will Improve Any Merritt Campground  Trip Campground Summer Adventures in Merritt, Canada When  visiting Campsites and…

Artists in Merritt BC – Bev Veale Bev Veale, Local Artisan and Homesteader Bev Veale, local artist and homesteader, and a creative and committed contributor…

Weddings in Merritt BC Wedding Planning, Venues and Destinations in Merritt British Columbia Canada If you are looking for inspiration for your big day, look…

BC Fundraiser Ambassador Experience Experience Nicola Valley Bloggers Bloggers Share Their Hell or High Water Fundraiser Adventure Hell or High Water Telethon Ambassadors  – On…

2021 Natural Disasters in the Nicola Valley Affect Artists Fires and Floods in Merritt BC Fires and floods in Merritt BC have changed the lives…

The Good. The Bad. The Ugly And the Kind. “Sharing some acts of kindness and hoping for more.” 2021 Merritt Flood in British Columbia Canada…

Off-Roading in Merritt BC Canada  Extreme Outdoor Terrain Action 4×4 Sport Off-roading Adventure Seeker’s Wanted! Off-roading in Merritt BC is a top destination spot for…

Clearwater Speedway Merritt Speedway Brings New Life to Sister Dirt Track What happens when you are a member of a race track during a pandemic?…

Nicola Valley Parks and Playgrounds for Families  Hiking, biking, horseback riding, mountain biking trails in Merritt Parks in Merritt BC Canada – One of the…

Halloween in Merritt BC Trick or Treating in The Nicola Valley Celebrating Halloween Oct 31 in Merritt British Columbia Canada Halloween in Merritt BC –…

Camping  Treats for All Seasons Smores is delicious snack for any time of the year in British Columbia  Easy Smores Dip –  Summer treats when…

Summer Art Shows in Merritt BC Clothing and Body Art Shows Liven Up Gallery Body Embellishments and Wearable Art  Summer Art Shows in Merritt, BC,…

Desert Hills Ranch What better way to get your summer bucket list started off right than spending a day with an awesome summer adventure.  Spending…

Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Baking Recipes in the Nicola Valley Everyone needs an easy fruit crisp recipe that they can go to again and again.…

Fishing & Camping in Merritt BC Merritt’s Top Fishing Holes  Top Fishing Lakes & Camping Spots Within the Nicola Valley   Fishing & Camping in…

Nicola Valley Creativity in Action Creatives in the Nicola Valley Gather, Carefully What local creative projects do you know are happening? Nicola Valley creativity is…

Merritt Medi Spa Entrepreneur Spotlight: Anastaszia Cash Owner/Operator of Desert Divas and Dons Medi-Spa Experience Nicola Valley’s Sit-Down with one of Merritt’s Newest Storefronts  …

NEWS RELEASE     Merritt & Nicola Valley Destination Marketing Society Release #012 For Immediate Release March 15, 2021 Tourism Nicola Valley community tourism initiative…

Art During Covid in Merritt BC Creativity Persists, even in the middle of a pandemic Our art show in February 2021 was full of light,…

Five Favorites for February What our family did during February Things To Do at Home with a stay-at-home family life theme.  Five Favorites for February…

Merritt Snowmobile Club Sledding and Snowmobiling in Merritt BC  All snow sledders welcome to the Nicola Valley! Are you a certified snowmobile addict who looks…

Tire Shop in Merritt – Nicola Valley BC Canada Mechanics Fountain Tire Merritt – Tire Service in the Nicola Valley Tire shop and mechanic service…

Winter Activities – Logan Lake There are many winter outdoor activities in Logan Lake, BC. Snowshoeing, ice-fishing, ice skating, walking or hiking; the only thing…

Street Art in Merritt BC Nicola Valley Arts Gallery Show “Street Art”, first show in 2021 Street Art is visual art created in public locations…

Maralee Mason – Comfort Through Trials – Even So  Book Review of “Even So” by Local Author  This book comes along side you in the…

Outdoor Winter Activities Adventures for the Family in the Nicola Valley Winter activities enjoyed by all  We in the Nicola Valley enjoy our outdoor winter…

“Santa Claus” and Christmas in Merritt BC A Nicola Valley Christmas with Santa from the North Pole “Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through…

Considering Participating in Movember in Merritt? The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Movember Musings from a Goatee Greenhorn   I remember hearing about Movember…

Festive White Hot Chocolate – Merry Xmas Festive white hot chocolate is a decadent twist on a winter warmer you may not have tried yet …

Fall Photos In Logan Lake BC Autumn Photos are best in Logan Lake BC Family time in the outdoors during the “Changing of the Colours” …

Art in Merritt BC Art in Merritt BC was on the move in October 2020. Let’s get artistic in Merritt  Art in Merritt BC at…

Estate Planning in Merritt BC A Holistic View on Estate & Insurance Planning in Merritt – Kamloops -Logan Lake  The Second Pillar of Financial Planning…

Winter Activities in Merritt BC Outdoor Winter Activities in The Nicola Valley Getting outdoors and enjoying the crisp cold air is exhilarating to say the…

School Snack Ideas and Recipes My Best 5 School Snack Ideas!   Being a mama of 7,  our house runs on snacks. I  hope you enjoy…

Managing Cash Flow Merritt – The First Pillar of Financial Planning “If we arrange our retirement income correctly we can lower the tax we pay…

Merritt Outdoor Summer Adventures Summer Adventure on Nicola Valley’s Lakes  “Lake a day for as long as you stay” Truly “a lake a day for…

Glad To Be Back For Part 2. Home schooling in BC Canada! Home Schooling In BC Canada Home Schooling in BC Canada – I am…

Outdoor Berry Picking in Merritt BC Picking Berries in the Nicola Valley, Spring, Summer and Fall  Outdoor family fun while picking berries around Merritt BC…

Merritt BC Hotels –  Motels and Inn Accommodations In The Nicola Valley Hotel places to stay in Merritt BC Canada “When your community is a…

Fall and Winter Outdoor Activities in the Nicola Valley BC. Canada  The whole family can enjoy outdoor activities in Merritt BC Merritt outdoor adventures and…

Summer Outdoor Activities in Merritt BC Summer Adventures and Activities in The Nicola Valley Outdoor summer activities in Merritt BC , offers a wide range…

Merritt Mountain Biking in the Nicola Valley Experience Mountain Biking Trails in Merritt British Columbia Canada It is easy to get outdoors and go Merritt…

Retirement Planning in Merritt, BC Retirement planning through financial planning fundamentals “While portfolio performance is important, it’s only one component of your overall financial well-being”…

Home Schooling in BC Canada Part 1 in the series of what it looks like for me! A day in the life of a Mom…

Racing in the Nicola Valley with Merritt Printing Merritt Printing plays many roles in the Nicola Valley supporting businesses and events 2020 has been hard…

Merritt BC Outdoor Activities Covid 19 Style  Social Distancing Outdoor Activities with Family & Friends in The Nicola Valley Here are 5 outdoor activities in…

Merritt Dance Studio The Love To Dance Academy in the Nicola Valley In these times, we “bring the joy of dance into homes”.   The…

Craft Beer Merritt BC Merritt British Columbia Canada Empty Keg Brew House is the home of craft beer in Merritt BC Canada   Where or…

Merritt BC Gardening Canadian’s Love to Garden in the Nicola Valley Gardening Tips in Merritt BC  Gardening in Merritt BC is about finding the right combination…

Merritt Planet Hair & Spa Re-Opening Covid 19 Style Planet Hair & Spa’s Grand Re-Opening Were You Go To Get Your Locks On! Up-date on…

Merritt Honey and Bees Experience the Buzz in the Nicola Valley The Nicola Valley  people and groups are standing up for bees and some are…

British Columbia, Canada – Merritt Speedway The Home of Dirt Track Racing in the Nicola Valley Merritt Stock Car Association located in the Nicola Valley…

Large  Chocolate Chip Cookies  This Recipe is here to save your day! Try this Large Batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies today! “One bite of these…

Saddle Making in Merritt BC – Part 1 Custom saddlery in the Nicola Valley specializing in working cowboy saddles “It might surprise you as to…

Financial Planning In Logan Lake British Columbia Holistic Financial Plans uniquely designed for each individual family  “I am a firm believer in saying “yes” to…

COVID 19 in Merritt BC The Nicola Valley hunkers down in self isolation creating some quality time for self reflection and some random musings. Merritt…

Merritt Canada Stories Celebrated At The Blogger Awards 2020! The Nicola Valley comes together to hear about the successes of ExperienceNicolaValley.com! Note! This event happened…

Remembering Merritt BC Summer Music Events  Nicola Valley Summer Time Fun Will Be Back COVID19 may have postponed our Merritt BC summer music events but…

Blogger Awards Gala FREE TICKET Give-away. Celebrating Community Awards, Prime Rib Dinner, Featured Keynote Speaker and Live Entertainment! WIN 2 free tickets to the 2020…

Merritt Event – Awards Gala – Best of the Nicola Valley  2020 Blogging Awards Gala – “The Bloggies” “The Merritt event will be a fun…

Culture and Art Show for Children Merritt artists create inspiring art for children in our new Gallery Show! “Out of inspiration comes curiosity, motivation, desire,…

Yuino Takeyama. A Japanese Traveler. I am happy to be an International Travel Blogger connecting people to Experience Nicola Valley through my stories. I do…

Spaner and Webb Local Merritt clothing store and fashion accessories “The selection of quality clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes and much more decorate the walls and…

Merritt BC Sewing Services Nimble Thimble Creations  Merritt BC sewing services for hemming pants, skirts, re-pairing zippers, replacing buttons and so much more… like quilting…

Merritt BC Flower Shop  Miss Vicki’s Petals and Plants Flower Shop “Opening and running a flower shop feeds my soul,” Miss Vicki. The Merritt BC…

Empty Keg Brew House your relaxed, family friendly, and socially responsible place. At some point in our lives, we find ourselves in a situation when…

Culture and Art in Merritt, BC  The Nicola Valley Arts Gallery Exhibition, with Fred Tomlin – “Fractured Reflections” – Was All About Wood and Mirrors!…

Christmas in Merritt BC – Experience the Spirit Creating a Float for the Merritt BC Parade Remembering 2019 the Joy & Experience Building a Christmas…

Christmas Spirit in Merritt BC. Canada Experience the Nicola Valley Merritt  “Light Up” in the Nicola Valley “I took some time and cruised the streets…

Bears in Merritt BC Canada How to safely live with Bears in Merritt & throughout the Nicola Valley Hope Mountain Black Bear Committee saves lost…

Be Bear Aware in Merritt BC Saving a Black Bear Cub in Merritt BC. Black Bear Cub saved in The Nicola Valley, Merritt BC. Bear…

Destination Merritt in the Winter Tourism Nicola Valley. Merritt BC Canada in the Winter  “Go were no man have hardly gone before.” Tania Stewart, eco…

Merritt Winter Attractions and Adventures Top Winter Things To Do and Activities in Merritt BC “… we have learned that Merritt BC Canada could very…

Remembrance Day in Merritt BC Canada Nicola Valley Remembers November 11 Canadians observe a minute of silence and visit Canadian memorials around the world to…

Coffee Shops in Merritt Mandolin’s Bagel & Coffeehouse in Downtown Merritt BC “No matter your eats and coffee needs just order and Mandolin’s will look…

Winter Hiking in Merritt, Experience  Nicola Valley Hiking in the winter around Merritt BC.   Not only is the scenery beautiful, it’s also very healthy.…

Growing Up and Living  in Merritt BC Living in the Nicola Valley, BC “… the childhood I am so grateful to have lead, I can…

Petit Creek Lavender Farm Petit – which is pronounced “petee” Creek, Merritt, BC, Canada “… remember the girl who grew a whole big country dream…

                        Nicola Valley Foodbank                     …

Pacific Forest Rally Championship 2019 Merritt Nicola Valley Merritt Nicola Valley Off Road Car Racing Event “Therefore Merritt’s Spirit Square fans of the Pacific Forest…

Mason Bees in Merritt BC Bees in Merritt BC are some of the best friends your garden can ever have. Mason Bees in Merritt BC…

Merritt And Nicola Valley Art Shows A review of a summer of Art and Culture Shows in what has been a great display of community…

Best Selling Author Trina Hall in Merritt BC.   Let Trina Hall help you take your life to a higher level in all areas of…

Horse Back Riding Merritt BC. A-P Ranch Horse Back Riding, Nicola Valley BC. Outdoor adventure at A-P Ranch Horse Back Riding at A-P Guest Ranch…

Don Loewen Saddlery Leathercraft Nicola Valley Merritt BC Nicola Valley Merritt BC’s own Don Loewen Saddlery – Leathercrafter.  Don Loewen Saddlery – Leathercraft Nicola Valley…

Merritt, B.C. Unique Businesses Earthwalker, one of our Merritt, B.C. Unique Businesses with a twist “I have the best customers! They range in age from…

 Nicola Valley Fall Fair and 4-H Club Labour Day Weekend 2019 Fall Fair and 4-H Club Labour Day Weekend 2019  Nicola Valley Fall Fair and…

Nicola Valley Rodeo Association Merritt BC Canada 2019 Rodeo  Merritt BC Canada Rodeo event in 2019. 2019 Nicola Valley Rodeo Association in Merritt BC Canada.…

Rockin’ River Fest 2019 in Merritt BC, Canada Take Me To The Rockin’ River Fest 2019 in Merritt, BC, Canada    Rockin’ River  Fest 2019…

The Three Seven Eight Skateboard Company Skateboarding in Merritt BC in the Nicola Valley “Jay and Tobey would like to say thank you to their…

BASS COAST FESTIVAL IS BACK! HERE IN MERRITT BC CANADA      After 2 long years, Merritt BC welcomes back Bass Coast Regrettably due to…

Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo and Fall Fair In Merritt BC The Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo and Fall Fair is an Annual Tradition.  Don your hat…

PACIFIC FOREST RALLY NICOLA VALLEY MERRITT BC OFF ROADING “Whenever you meet the driver or the co-driver (navigator) they are more than happy to sign…

Summer In Merritt BC Canada Experience lazy summer days in the Nicola Valley “No matter were you decide to spend time outdoors experiencing the Nicola…

Tim Horton’s in Merritt BC Canada Where to get a coffee in Merritt British Columbia, Canada “Double, Double is a very Canadian term! However, I…

Aboriginal Day In the Nicola Valley Celebrating Aboriginal Day in Merritt BC June 21, 2019 People in the Nicola Valley Celebrate Aboriginal Day   We…

Lifestyle Expo – Merritt BC Canada A Merritt Country Run Event “I was not disappointed as I was fortunate enough to connect with some very…

Merritt Dry Cleaning & Coin Laundry Merritt Laundry, Country Music and Storytelling. “In all my travels criss-crossing Canada I can safely say that Christine and…

Merritt’s Murals A Community Inspired Project “In addition to painting larger than life murals of country music artists, the project also focused on providing local…

Nicola Valley Mountainboarding Merritt, BC, Canada Extreme Sports “There’s nothing like mountain boarding! I have been to amusement parks and gone on the rides and…

Merritt BC Murals – Brooks and Dunn Country Music Capital Of Canada “Many say to this day, including this youth blogger, that the country music…

Paul Brandt – Merritt BC Murals Downtown Merritt Digital Walking Tour “Yeah I’ve been Alberta Bound for all my life. And I’ll be Alberta Bound…

Tanya Tucker – Merritt BC Murals Find Tanya Tucker in Spirit Square in the Center of Our Town!  “I know I’ve found…A place in space…

Country Music Legends – Merritt BC Murals Hank Snow, Wilf Carter (Montana Slim), Orval Prophet, and Catherine McKinnon “I know when I was little, people…

Courtesy Corner Supermarket Lower Nicola Merritt BC Grocery Store “We don’t need to go into town as much.”   Lower Nicola has a Merritt BC…

Merritt Murals in the Nicola Valley Country Music Band – Lonestar “I’m already there,” Lonestar Country Music Lyrics The Merritt BC Murals is proud to…

Experience Nicola Valley Community Website Your Community. Your Voice. Its Time Merritt. Unveiling and launch party April 15, 2019 MERRITT, BC. APRIL 15, 2019 –…

Merritt BC Murals Downtown Murals Digital Walking Tour “George Canyon and Canada Country Music go hand and hand.” George Canyon is a celebrated Canada country…

Merritt Murals in the Nicola Valley Merle Haggard Country Music Artist & Musician  “I’m just writin’ about my little ol’ love affair,” Merle Haggard. Merritt…

Merritt BC Non-Profits   Community Futures Engagement Fair 2019, a real success!   “It was a lively, colorful, noisy-with-talk event…” Merritt BC Non-Profits are like non-profits…

Merritt BC Restaurant Pub  Game On Sports Bar & Grill “Game On Sports Bar and Grill, a Merritt BC restaurant pub, is widely known for…

Shaping A Cake Without Shape Pans – Merritt BC Bakery Shaping A Cake Without Shape Pans – Merritt BC Bakery The best way to shape…

Restaurants in Merritt BC – Crystal Gardens Places to eat in Merritt Great Chinese Food There are plenty of different restaurants in Merritt BC Crystal…

Merritt, B.C., seniors repurposing furniture I like today’s weather forecast- snow; and tomorrow’s- more snow! The choice As one of our Merritt, B.C., seniors repurposing…

 Merritt BC Bakery-Confessions Of A Baker  Confessions of a Baker, Merritt, BC Bound!   Confessions Of A Baker-Merritt BC Bakery When I was a little…

Campfire Fun in Wintery Merritt Bonfires and campfires throughout the Nicola Valley “Not long after the snowball fight started and the laughter and happy shrieks…

Art and Sound Art of Sound-Nicola Valley Arts Gallery Show  “Even the art on the wall seems filled with sound and music!”  What a show!…

Miss Georgia’s style  “The laws of attraction are very strong with this old house.” Her story Laurie Turmel’s story is an inspiration on never giving…

History in Merritt, BC, Canada

Community Marketing and Blogging  The “Merritt 18” are a positive voice for the Nicola Valley “To sit back and watch the Merritt program empower locals…

Merritt Crown Epic 150 Epic Mountain Biking in Merritt, BC? Oh hell, ya! Darch Oborne is well known to anyone in Merritt who rides a…

Bike Rentals in Merritt BC Bikes, kayaks and paddleboard rentals – Breathe Bikes Bike rentals in Merritt BC includes kayaking and paddleboards when talking with…

Businesses in Merritt Interview with Diane Lavoie – D&D Emporium “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!” There are some really unique businesses in Merritt.…

Mark Nendicks Story   Local Merritt resident Mark Nendick is the owner/operator of PFN Coaching (Priority Fitness Nutrition). A successful Merritt based company that focus’s…

Merritt Accommodation Highly Recommended Places to Stay in the Nicola Valley Merritt BC Canada Hotel Accommodation When it comes to places to stay in Canada,…

Places to Eat in Merritt Home Restaurant, Merritt, B.C., Canada If you love old- fashioned diner food, and are looking for restaurants in Merritt, you…

Best Western in Merritt BC – Places To Stay In Merritt BC Merritt Hotels, Motels and Inn Accommodations  “The Best Western Plus is the newest…

Home Restaurant: Places to Eat in Merritt, BC Home Cooked Meals and Small Town Charm “Just like Mom makes” favourites There are plenty of places…

Looking for Things To Do in the Nicola Valley?  Shop Local in Merritt, BC – Vision Quest Optical and Gifts “Come Downtown and Buy Something!” …

Places to eat in Merritt, BC When seeking places to eat in Merritt, BC, none has more history than the Coldwater Hotel and restaurant. Situated…

Coal Branch Hotel A Road Trip! The Coal Branch Hotel In Robb Alberta The Coal Branch Hotel in Robb Alberta. A must to EXPERIENCE on your…

Places To Eat In Merritt, B.C. While It is one of the most highly rated Places To Eat In Merritt, B.C., Boston Pizza serves much…

Merritt Canada accommodations If you would like a quiet, squeaky-clean, remodelled suite with full kitchen facilities at a reasonable price, then you are looking for…

Places to Stay in Merritt BC Ramada Hotel Grown to Suit Traveler’s Needs When asked what makes staying at the Ramada Inn in Merritt special…

Indian Restaurants in Merritt, BC Mughal Gardens Indian Food Restaurant in Merritt, Canada The Merritt Desert Inn is now home to a brand new Indian…

Hotels in Merritt BC -Comfort Inn & Suites I was looking at Hotels in Merritt BC for myself and a friend and I decided on…

Why I love growing up in Merritt   “…I never had any friends later on like the ones I did when I was twelve..”Richard Dreyfuss…

Sushi in Merritt BC – NEW Town Sushi “Japanese food can be fancy and affordable”. That is what James, the owner and chef told me…

Unique Places to eat in Merritt, BC Canada Mary’s Corner Cafe, Merritt BC, Canada “There’s something special about good home cooking”. When I am out…

​Country Christmas Week Here in Merritt, BC! Country Christmas delivers fun and community spirit… ​With a Festival of Trees, a Community Choir event, the Love to…

Chinese Food in Merritt BC  Chinese Food in Merritt BC Canada, CANADA CAFE Serving Merritt for over 50 years! Canada Cafe is famous for it’s…

Shopping local in the Nicola Valley Sometimes easier said than done when you live in a small town. “Shop for the experience that you get…

Merritt Centennials – Hockey Night in Merritt We watched the longest continuously run franchise in BCHL history “Captain Crunch, started to shift momentum when he…

Merritt, B.C. things to do Moonshadows campground is much more than a campground! Check out upcoming activities at Moonshadows RV Park and Campground Merritt, B.C.…

Things To Do In Merritt, B.C.  Spring, summer, fall or winter you will find many things to do in Merritt, B.C. Seek out new stores…

Swimming in Merritt, British Columbia Whether you are travelling alone or with a group; with tiny tots or seniors,  swimming in Merritt will make a…

Merritt BC Canada Things To Do – Mountain Biking! Mountain biking in Merritt – steep and gnarly or smooth and flowy… Ridge – a BC…

WILD! Flies, Skins, and Skulls… Creative Exhibition at the Courthouse Arts Gallery, Merritt Canada Fishermen, Hunters, Photographers, Collectors, Artists… Things to do in Merritt…A nature…

Wilderness Trails in Merritt, BC Canada XC Skiing in the Nicola Valley BC Canada “Kane Valley is a winter paradise of pine and aspen, so…

Living and Cowboying in the Nicola Valley When you hear the word “cowboy” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Did you…

Parks in Merritt Think picnicking is only for summer? This senior does parks and picnics all year round- even during thunderstorms and in the snow!…

Food Adventure, Vancouver Style Journey through fascinating West End Neighbourhoods “…I did ask them to please open a location in the Nicola Valley!” Mid-summer, I…

Artist of Merritt- Libby Dybikowski “I like to work quickly and spontaneously…” Libby believes art can help you see the world in a different way.…

Walks in Merritt, Canada Seven Trails to Choose From From super easy to good uphill challenges, these Merritt walks offer something for everyone! As a…

Mexican Food in our Canadian Desert Desert Hills Ranch Market Garden and UniTea Cafe, Ashcroft, BC “… a Mexican Fiesta of luscious fresh produce!” There…

Historical Nicola Valley Museum & Archives   A Senior’s Trip Through Time I am always curious about how people lived before technology eased our lives. Yesterday…

Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo Celebrating 60 Years Dedicated to celebrating and preserving the western culture and way of life  Our western culture and lifestyle is…

Street Market Art – Merritt, BC  Community Art in Merritt, Canada Youth Take Leadership and make Summer Nights Street Market Art Street Market Art is…

Smoked Trout at Harmon Lake Making smoked trout while camping is easy and fun. So, would you like to know the secret to great Smoked…

Bikepacking Merritt – the Epic 1000 The BC Epic is a 1000km traverse across South Central BC  I rode as fast as I thought I…

Geocaching in the Nicola Valley The fastest growing “sport” in the world? There is an active group of geocachers in the Nicola Valley. Geocaching is…

Seniors Bike Riding Things to do for Seniors in Merritt “Bike, helmet, lock and picnic lunch all organized, off we went.” Come have some bike…

Enjoy Camping in Canada Experience Lundbom Lake in the Nicola Valley! You may never want to go home! Camping in Canada! Lundbom Lake West Recreation…

Merritt Restaurants – Brambles Bakery & Cafe Brambles Bakery & Cafe – A Dream Come True “Brambles is a true delight for all your senses.”…

Open Mic Nights in Merritt, Canada Open Mic’Apalooza Tonight! Since last summer, Merritt, BC, has been hosting Open Mic Nights at the Kekuli Cafe. There…

Coffee House Music in Merritt, Canada Another Great Thing for Seniors to Do in the Nicola Valley Coffee House Music – On to the Future…

 First Nation Traditional Foods in Merritt BC Nicola Valley British Columbia Canada First Nation Traditional Foods & Lodging “We harvest berries in the traditional Nicola…

A Nicola Valley Perspective on Youth Entrepreneurship When we are young, we feel we can conquer the world.  Not that long ago I was part…

Historic Murray Church The oldest building in the Nicola Valley “The quaint little white church, the first in the area.” One of the most iconic…

Merritt Canada Art Walk 2018 “If you want to collect the beads for a bracelet, come early!” Time to get out and see our local…

Merritt Summer Nights Market “People like to have a place to be able to shop unique items and congregate.” Starting Friday July 6th, 2018 Small…

Paddleboard the Nicola Valley “Paddleboarding connects me to nature in a profound way.” Why is this guy blogging about SUP’s? I’m a mountain biker, bike…

Merritt Restaurants – Fine Dining in Ranch Country “The Quilchena Hotel’s One Eleven Bar & Grill has it all!“ Just north of Merritt, Canada, on…

Experience Merritt BC Living “The diversity keeps life and living exciting!” Experience the “Dream” of small town living in the heart of the amazing Nicola…

Hair Straight Back “I am going on a Blogging Journey” “Our community is embarking on a ground breaking exercise” Who would have thought that at…

Moving to Merritt, Canada “Merritt to me means the place I first experienced the snow, camping, fishing, skating, and swimming.” For the past eight years that…

Nicola Valley Food Adventures “…I love nothing better than hiking for awhile, then finding a sweet spot in the sun to spread out a blanket,…

​Nicola Valley arts and culture! Our artistic and cultural style is full of variety, against a background of pine trees and golden grasses. Of course,…

Inspiring Nicola Valley Mountain Biker Mountain biking may be perceived as a young man’s game. Before I came to Merritt and rode with Darch, I…

Things To Do in Merritt BC From mountain biking to horseback riding to fishing, are just some of the adventures in Merritt, BC in the…