Where we are Located and How to Get Here
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Vipassana Meditation Centre of British Columbia (Dhamma Surabhi) is located 20 minutes south of Merritt, BC, and less than a 3-hour drive from Vancouver, BC. Courses also continue to be held at non-centre sites in Alberta. Please note that Dhamma Surabhi was built for the sole purpose of teaching Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka and his Assistant Teachers. No other techniques or disciplines are to be practiced at any time on the Centre land, and the Centre is not open for drop-ins. All visitors must get permission prior to visiting the Centre so as not to disturb an on-going course. If no course is in progress, please make sure that someone is available to show you around. If you wish to visit the Centre, please call If you are interested in sharing a ride to the Centre please use our online rideshare board. Ride sharing is a voluntary program. BY CAR:
Please review the road conditions on the Coquihalla before commencing your trip, and ensure that your vehicle is adequately prepared:
From Vancouver Take Highway 1 East to Hope. From Hope take Highway 5 North, past the toll booth ($10 per car), then another 31 km (19.5 miles) to EXIT 256. At the stop sign turn left onto Coldwater Rd and loop under the highway. Drive for approx. 3 km (1.8 miles) and turn left onto Gillis Rd. Cross the small bridge (Kingsvale Bridge # 2) over the Coldwater River and turn left. Go up the hill (approx. 300 m) and then stay to the left when the road forks. The meditation centre is a further 100 m on the left. From Merritt Take Highway 5 South approx. 30 km (19 miles), and take EXIT 256. At the stop sign stay to the left onto Coldwater Rd. Drive for approx. 3 km and turn left onto Gillis Rd. Cross the small bridge (Kingsvale Bridge # 2) over the Coldwater River and turn left. Go up the hill (approx. 300 m), and then stay to the left when the road forks. The meditation centre is a further 100 m on the left. From Seattle Take Interstate 5 to Bellingham area. Take the Highway 539 Exit. Follow Highway 539 North to Highway 546. Take Highway 546 east to Sumas Washington. Cross the border to Canada and follow Highway 11 for about 3 minutes to Highway 1. Take Highway 1 East to Hope and then take Highway 5 North, past the toll booth ($10 per car), then another 31 km (19.5 miles) to EXIT 256. At the stop sign turn left onto Coldwater Rd and loop under the highway. Drive for approx. 3 km (1.8 miles) and turn left onto Gillis Rd. Cross the small bridge (Kingsvale Bridge # 2) over the Coldwater River and turn left. Go up the hill (approx. 300 m) and then stay to the left when the road forks. The meditation centre is a further 100 m on the left.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Air Those coming long distances can fly to any of the airports listed below, then proceed by bus (see info below) to Merritt, BC, and then by taxi (see info below) to VMC-BC.
Bus To Merritt, BC: Greyhound Bus Lines. Taxi From Merritt, BC to VMC-BC costs $60.00 one way.
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Tel. [1] (250) 378-4506 in advance, to set up a time to meet with our Centre manager and to tour the Centre. We thank you for your cooperation.