George McLean
George McLean was the son of Angele Chilihitzia, of the Upper Nicola Band, and Allen McLean, an outlaw who would be hanged for murder in January of 1881. George grew up...
Merritt Bowling Green
On Monday May 25th, 1925, Merritt’s first Lawn Bowling Green was opened on James Fairley’s Property on Nicola Avenue. The Merritt Herald listed the price for a seasonal...
The First Rodeo
On a sunny Friday and Saturday the first rodeo, or stampede, was held here in Merritt in 1934. This was made possible by the efforts of Zack Walker (Pictured below,...
1927 Diamond Jubilee
On July 1st, 1927, Merritt celebrated the 60th anniversary of the creation of The Dominion of Canada, then called Dominion Day, now called Canada Day. As this was the...
The Adventures of Nicola Valley’s Joseph Castillou
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 6:30 pm · Senior’s Centre Jolene Cumming will be giving a talk on her Great Grandfather, and early settler and pioneer, Joseph...
Nicola Valley Museum Archives AGM w/ Carol Holmes
Thursday, November 2, 2023, 7:00 pm The NVMA will be having our Annual General Meeting on November 2nd at 7pm. It will be held at the Senior’s Centre at 1675...
History of Merritt & the Nicola Valley
The history of Merritt, BC and the Nicola Valley is a rich and fascinating one, with a diverse range of people, industries, and cultures coming together to shape the...
Tour Bus Operators
Welcome to Merritt, BC – the perfect stopover destination for tour bus groups traveling between Vancouver and Banff! Located in the heart of the beautiful Nicola...
Museum Tours
The Nicola Valley Museum and Archives in Merritt, BC offers visitors a unique glimpse into the rich history of the Nicola Valley. Located at 1675 Tutill Ct, directly...
Nicola Valley Pioneers – 3
Fraser, Alberta (Berta) Evangeline (1912-2006) Berta Fraser’s parents first settled at Canford and then moved to Merritt in the 1950s. She worked for the Department of...
Nicola Valley Pioneers – 2
Cleasby, Henry Standley (????-1959) Henry Cleasby came to the Nicola Valley in 1887. In 1901, Henry married Matilda Ann Voght, daughter of William Voght. Henry bought...
Nicola Valley Pioneers – 1
Antoine, Frederick Gordon (1943?-2004) Gordon Antoine was elected chief of the Coldwater Band in 1975, a position he retained until his passing in 2004. He was involved...
Visit the museum
1675 Tutill Court, Merritt, BC
Directly behind the Railyard Mall, with access from Coldwater Avenue.
(250) 378-4145
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm