Culture Tour

Columbia Basin Culture Tour

August 10 & 11, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Each year, the tour invites you to:

  • meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums
  • visit studios and venues not normally open to the public
  • shop for original art or fine crafts
  • enjoy special events.

Self-directed and free of charge, the tour features the work of skilled local artists and fascinating cultural and heritage sites.


View the 2023 information below. Some of the sites welcome visitors year-round!

To view full artist and venue profiles, select an area:




The Columbia Basin Culture Tour encompasses the Columbia Basin region: see the map here.

It is a project of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council and funded by Columbia Basin Trust. Support has also been provided by Nelson and Kootenay Lake Tourism.

Note: All venues follow local, federal and provincial government regulations and directives, including those related to public safety and COVID-19.