Getting Here

Way-finding

The Similkameen Artist Residency log house is located just off of Highway 3, 4km west of Keremeos, BC.

Driving:

Leaving from Vancouver, driving to SAR takes approximately 4.5-hours.

As you approach the gravel driveway going west on Highway 3, the residency is located on the left, on the opposite side from the rest stop, before entering Keremeos.

If you miss the driveway, grab some fresh produce in town and make a right turn from the highway on your way back!

SAR is approximately a 40-minute drive to Penticton, and about a 1.5-hour drive to Kelowna.

Bus Service:

There is one bus service that connects from Vancouver to Keremeos twice a week: Mountain Man Mike’s Bus Service.

It departs Saturday and Wednesday heading west to Vancouver, and arrives Sunday and Thursday heading east as far as Kaslo.

Please see their website for booking and more info.

Car Rental and Carshare:

Some AiR’s use a car rental leaving from Vancouver or share a ride with other artists departing from the city.

Please Note: As the residency takes place in a fairly remote location, we strongly encourage those who apply to have access to a vehicle. Although the town of Keremeos is close by, it is accessed along the highway. Those who do not have vehicles, please indicate on their application.

If you have any other questions on way-finding, please reach out to us at:

info@simartres.com