A WEEKEND FOR LOVERS OF ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE
During the Columbia Basin Culture Tour, fascinating venues open their doors
SPECIAL NOTE
Our hearts and best wishes go out to all those affected by wildfires.
A handful of Columbia Basin Culture Tour venues have been affected and, unfortunately, will not proceed as planned. See the tour web pages to view which locations have been cancelled. Also follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the latest updates about how wildfire is affecting the tour.
Otherwise, about 90 other venues around the region are excited to welcome you into their venues to immerse you in this special celebration of local arts, culture and heritage. Enjoy the tour!
Nearly 100 artists, museums, art galleries, heritage sites and more will open their doors to the public—for free—during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Located in communities and rural areas throughout the Columbia Basin, the 16th annual tour takes place on Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“The people in this region are immensely creative, and it’s always a thrill to see the fruits of their amazing talents,” said Kallee Lins, Executive Director of the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, which organizes the event. “Through the Culture Tour, the public gets to interact with individual artists and others involved in arts, culture and heritage in unique ways, enjoy special events, discover impressive artistic pieces, and maybe head home with a cherished item or two.”
A project of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, the Columbia Basin Culture Tour is supported by Columbia Basin Trust, with additional support provided by Nelson and Kootenay Lake Tourism and the Province of British Columbia.
With exhibitions, artwork displays, creative-process demonstrations and performances, there is something new to experience at each venue. The tour is self-guided and suitable for all ages.
“I love this event every year!” declares a past participant. “I always discover at least one new-to-me amazing artist.”
Another past participant states, “I have been attending the Culture Tour for more than 10 years and have always enjoyed it.”
To learn more about the Culture Tour, discover the venues and view a map of locations, visit cbculturetour.com. Printed copies of the Columbia Basin Culture Tour directory are also available around the region in locations like art galleries, visitors’ centres, chambers of commerce, hotels and cafés.
To keep up to date with tour happenings, follow @wkartscouncil on Instagram or Facebook.