Last updated on October 13, 2026
OPEN LATE! FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Enjoy games and prizes along with a FREE concession and FREE admission at this special Youth Night for ages 7 to 18 years. Cost: FREE Admission Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre 2040 Mamette Avenue NVAC@MERRITT.CA 250-378-6662
Community Yard Sale SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 , 2026 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Is your garage, shed or closet starting to burst? Bring all your “treasures” to the Merritt Civic Centre and join others, at one location on Saturday, August 15 , 2026, for the City of Merritt’s official Community Yard Sale. This event will be open to the public from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. If you are wanting to be a seller at the yard sale, please call the Civic Centre to register. Sellers will be able to access the Civic Centre starting at 7:00am to set up their area. ($5/table | MAX: 3 tables) REGISTER AS A VENDOR: RECREATION@MERRITT.CA 250-315-1050 Merritt Civic Centre (East Auditorium) FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING For More Information Contact: Recreation Programmer Email: recreation@merritt.ca Phone: 250.315.1050
The Empower, Protect + Connect program develops essential safety and empowerment skills, builds strength and confidence, and provides a safe and supportive space where participants can build community. Learn practical self-defence techniques for physical safety Develop situational awareness in everyday and high-risk environments Strengthen assertiveness and boundary-setting skills Rebuild personal confidence through trauma-informed practices Access emotional support and empowerment strategies Connect with local community resources and services Foster physical and emotional resilience in a supportive group setting
We are happy to announce that the 2026 Spring Recreation Guide is now available online. The City of Merritt would like to invite Nicola Valley residents to explore all the events, activities, and programs in this Recreation Guide that promote active lifestyles and build community connection.
Protect Your Home by Reducing Wildfire Fuel The City of Merritt is committed to helping residents reduce the risk of wildfire by providing a free FireSmart chipping program for highly flammable trees and shrubs. This initiative helps homeowners remove hazardous vegetation from their properties, making them more resilient to wildfires. How the Program Works The FireSmart Wood Chipping Program offers free curbside pickup and chipping of flammable plant materials such as: Cedar hedges Juniper shrubs Mugo pine Conifer branches and prunings (spruce, fir, pine) This program does not accept deciduous (leafy) trees and shrubs, grasses, flowers, bulk pine needles, roots, dirt, rocks, gravel, or non-organic materials. This program is designed to focus on the most flammable vegetation. Any materials that do not meet the program’s requirements will be left on site.
Saturday, April 4, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (egg hunt: 10:15am) Central Park Come celebrate Easter on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM. This year, the event will be at Central Park instead. There will be an egg hunt, bouncy castle, arts and crafts, a magic show and a balloon artist. Bring your family, friends, and neighbours (and your easter egg hunting baskets), and kick off spring with all the delights of Easter.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 494 of the Local Government Act, the following proposed Retail Cannabis Store Application will be presented to the City of Merritt Council for consideration at the Regular Meeting of the Council scheduled on March 24, 2026. APPLICATION INFORMATION ADDRESS: 108 – 1700 Garcia Street, Merritt (Railyard Mall) APPLICANT: One Plant (Retail) Corp. PURPOSE: To provide recommendation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) for the proposed retail cannabis store. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The subject property is zoned for C6 – City Centre Zone. Retail Cannabis Sales is a permitted Principal Use in C6 Zone. A report was presented to Council at the Regular Council Meeting of February 24, 2026. The recording of the meeting can be viewed at www.youtube.com/cityofmerrittmeetings.
The City’s Claybanks RV Park, on the banks of the Coldwater River, opens for the season on April 1, 2026, and remains open until October 31, 2026. It closes for winter from November 1 to March 31. The sani-dump next to the park remains open; the water pipes are shut off and winterized every autumn. Reservation for summer 2026 opened at 2:00 pm on January 21, 2026. Make reservations and learn more about the campground at www.claybanksrv.ca.
EFFECTIVE MARCH 27, 2026 Every spring, City Park washrooms are de-winterized, cleaned and opened for the season, from about March to November. This year, the City will be opening all restrooms starting Friday, March 27, 2026. Washrooms will be open from dawn to dusk. For More Information Contact: City of Merritt Phone: (250) 378-4224 Email: info@merritt.ca
