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VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA The Greater Vernon area has a heritage that is steeped in arts and culture. It is woven into the very fabric of our people and city. Take a few hours or spend the entire day discovering the rich culture and diversity of Vernon. You’ll find art galleries, live music, live theatre, outdoor murals, and outdoor adventures to excite your imagination. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much is here.

CREATIVE CHAOS

The first weekend in June! Three full buildings at the Vernon Recreation Complex. Over 200 artists, crafters, specialty foods, performing arts & food faire.

creativecrafts.com CreativeChaosBC creativechaosvernon 3400 39 Ave, Vernon BC MACKIE LAKE HOUSE

Explore the historical elegance of this 1910 country mansion. Offering tours, teas, events and more. Tours Tues at 11am Teas Thurs at 10am or 2pm

7804 Kidston Road Coldstream, BC 250.545.1019 www.mackiehouse.ca

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY

The Vernon Public Art Gallery is a center for education and cultural activities in the Okanagan. Feature exhibitions from established artists as well as up-and-coming talents working in a variety of media. The largest public gallery in the North Okanagan, VPAG offers up to 20 exhibitions per year for public viewing, as well as a Gallery Shop. The VPAG delivers various programming and events for the community, including artist talks, workshops and signature events.

3228 31 Avenue, Vernon, BC 250.545.3173 | vernonpublicartgallery.com

GREATER VERNON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

Explore exhibits, experience events, and connect with the past in our vast archival collection!

3009 32 Avenue Vernon, BC 250.542.3142 vernonmuseum.ca VERNON FARMERS MARKET

From April to October every Monday & Thursday 8am - 1pm at KAL TIRE PLACE PARKING LOT

3445-43rd Avenue Vernon, BC 250.351.5188 vernonfarmersmarket.ca

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CAETANI CENTRE & HERITAGE HOUSE

Tours, Artist & Writer Residencies, Festivals and more! Explore the secrets and rumours of this 125-year-old heritage house with a fascinating and disturbing history. A distinguished aristocrat and scholar from an ancient, royal Italian family…a beautiful young mother…and their creative young daughter held prisoner in her own home for over 25 years.

3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, BC 250.275.1525 | caetani.org

VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE

The Vernon Community Arts Centre offers art classes for people of all ages and abilities, including pottery, painting, glass arts, fibre arts, printmaking, music, and more. Specialist studios are available for member use and the public is welcome to drop by any time to see and shop for local art and art supplies. VCAC also delivers special programming and community events throughout the year.

2704A Highway 6, Vernon, BC 250.542.6243 | vernonarts.ca

HISTORIC O’KEEFE RANCH

You’ll love travelling back in time with us! Over 150 years ago, O’Keefe Ranch was its own small community with a post office, blacksmith shop, general store, and church. Today, visitors can meet our friendly farm animals, view our annual museum exhibitions, take a tour of the O’Keefe Mansion, and buy candy in the General Store. Come visit this historical site and its buildings—most of which are still original.

9380 Highway 97N, Vernon, BC 250.542.7868 | www.okeeferanch.ca

VERNON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre is a premier entertainment venue in the North Okanagan run by a non-profit Society on behalf of the RDNO. The Society is dedicated to fostering artists and the enjoyment of performing arts in the Greater Vernon Area by presenting high quality touring acts from around the world under the SPOTLIGHT Presentation Series. The Centre is also a rental venue for local and other touring artists.

3800 33rd Street, Vernon, BC 250.542.9355 | vdpac.ca

ART GALLERIES

NADINE’S FINE ART 3101 31 Avenue Vernon, BC 250.542.8544 | 250.308.0758 nadinesfineart.com

GALLERY VERTIGO 102–3105 28 Avenue Vernon, BC 250.503.2297 galleryvertigo.com HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Road Vernon, BC 250.307.5595 | 250.542.8987 headbonesgallery.com

GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Road Silver Star Mountain, BC 250.503.0822 | 250.503.7318 galleryodin.com

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Old Courthouse Cultural Centre

Kamloops is located in BC’s beautiful and wild ThompsonNicola region at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers. Named Tk’emlups in Salish, the area has a strong cultural heritage beginning with the Secwepemc people. Discover the history of the region at the Kamloops Museum and Archives and keep up with local arts and cultural events through the Kamloops Arts Council. Surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes, and home to an eccentric mix of artists and performers, Kamloops is attractive to adventurers and culture seekers alike.

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Live music performances from September to May

kamloopssymphony.com | 250.372.5000

Come visit the Kamloops Arts Council!

We always have something to see in our galleries, exhibitions to look forward to and more!

For more information, visit kamloopsarts.ca!

07 Seymour Street, Kamloops BC

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In the Southeastern bay of the popular Shuswap Lake is the city of Salmon Arm. Each year people are drawn to the Shuswap region for the bountiful outdoor recreational experiences, summer activities, festivals and events. Salmon Arm began as a railway town developing alongside the cross Canada railroad. Visit local heritage sites and the RJ Haney Museum to learn about the history of this abundant valley. The Caravan Farm Theatre is a unique outdoor theatre providing professional performances. The Roots and Blues festival is a major music and arts festival in the Thompson Okanagan billing international performers, prominent Canadian artists, local artisans, food vendors and more!

Surrounded by vineyards and beaches, Penticton is a coveted vacation destination for travelers throughout the summer. In the winter, Penticton is near to local ski mountains and other outdoor recreational adventures. Penticton comes from the Salish word snpintktn translated as “the place where people live year-round”. True to the name, the authentic atmosphere of this artisanal town promotes a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Experience art in a historic setting at the Leir House Cultural Centre, home of the Penticton Arts Council with active programming year round. Discover the heritage of Penticton Museum and Archives, and experience the call of the wild at the Meadowlark Nature Festival.

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374 Main Street Penticton, BC 250-462-0379

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Boundary Country owns a history littered with a diverse group of different peoples, from the original caretakers of the land, the Sinixt People, and those who followed in the form of the Doukhobors, cattle ranchers, and artists.

One of the fun ways to learn about our history and culture is at the Christina Lake Welcome Centre, where you’ll find the Story Pole that chronicles Christina Lake’s story from ancient beginnings to the present.

The spectacular Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre (pronounced in-ka-meep) in Osoyoos is a state-of-the-art interpretive centre, an architectural marvel built into a hillside.

British Columbia, Canada | boundarybc.com BoundaryCountryBC @boundarycountry

Rock Creek, Westbridge, Big White Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway, Beaverdell, Bridesville, Christina Lake,

250 444 1887 1675 HIGHWAY 3 Christina Lake Welcome Centre christinalakearts.com

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