Leisure Services
Please note the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre is closed due to renovations and is scheduled to reopen Sunday, October 31st 1-4pm

Mission Statement

"We are commited to providing high quality programs, services, educational opportunities and information to the public, providing them in a safe, clean and friendly environment"

Department Directory:

Leisure Services Manager	Larry Plotnikoff	250-378-4224
	Email	lplotnikoff@merritt.ca
Aquatic Supervisor	Jessica Jonas	252-378-6662
	Email	jjonas@merritt.ca
Programmer	Felicity Peat	250-315-1050
	Email	fpeat@merritt.ca
Facility Maintenance	Shawn Worrin	250-315-3341
	Email	maintenance@merritt.ca

Fall 2010 - Winter 2011 Schedules and Admissions
Note: Schedules are subject to change, however we will endeavor to provide as much notice as possible.

 Swimming Lessons 

Note: The City of Merritt Leisure Services staff would love to accommodate your needs. Please speak to staff or place your name on a waitlist to ensure yours are addressed.


Adult Fitness Programs

Note: Drop in rates are available for all City of Merritt fitness programs. Classes are catered to all levels and participation can start at any time. Scroll below to see a calendar of fitness programs available to you.

Preschool and Youth Programs

Kids All Sports, Floor Hockey...some other new programs we have to offer are:

City Play School
Dance - Thursday's
Gymnastics - Wednesday's 



Babysitter's Course, , Pro-D days.


The Merritt Civic Centre

1950 Mamette Avenue (map)
(ph)    250-315-1050   (fx)     250-315-1075

Located next to City Hall the Merritt Civic Centre is the ideal location for hosting your meeting, conference or special event. With two auditoriums, a full commercial kitchen, numerous meeting rooms of all sizes, the Civic Centre is versatile and ideal to host functions for as little as ten to as large as 450 people.
The Merritt Civic Centre is  home to our many leisure services programs and special events. Call for the latest on what we have to offer.

Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

2040 Mamette Avenue (map)
(ph)  250- 378-6662   (fx) 250- 378-3504 

A visit to the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre is sure to transport you to that tropical vacation you dream about. Although located just next to the Merritt Memoria Arena and a brief two minutes from the Merritt Civic Centre this oasis is designed with all users in mind.
The Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre is fully accessible for the disabled and aside from a six lane twenty five metre main pool is also houses the following special features:

A seperate leisure pool whose temperature is set warmer then the main tank for patrons comfort
1 metre diving    *    Family change rooms  *     A Sauna  *  Hot Tubs 
       *A Whirlpool 
* A Tots’ pool   with  Watersprays     
    * A Lazy river  & Vortex pool (ideal for rehabilitation)
 *Comfortable Poolside viewing terrace
* A Fully Equipped Fitness room 

 The Nicola Valley Memorial Arena
  
2075 Mamette Avenue (map)
(ph)   250- 378-4832   (fx)  250- 378-6000

The Nicola Valley Memorial Arena offers the community of Merritt as well as the surrounding area not only winter ice opportunities but serves as a great venue for large special events and non ice activities such as lacrosse. Home to the Merritt Centennial's , one of the longest running Junior "A" teams in western Canada, the N.V.MA. also delivers Minor Hockey, Skating, Public Skating and Recreational Hockey programs for all to enjoy.

Other Civic Properties and Info (Claybanks, Museum and Seniors' Centre, City Hall, Baille House)

Baille House


Leisure Services Fitness Calendar
(click on a date for a description of each activity)