Merritt, BC Canada Tourism and Adventure Travel Guide
Merritt British Columbia is a four season tourism destination with many of the amenities visitors crave to create lasting memories. The community is nestled on the banks of the Nicola and Coldwater Rivers. Consequently, surrounding the community are hundreds of world-class backcountry lakes, wilderness campsites and trails. Everything we do is country. Merritt British Columbia provides a different lake and adventure a day while you stay. It is that good! Start planning your travels to Merritt.
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Travel Talk
Check out what’s happening in Merritt and the greater Nicola Valley? Our Travel Talk Community is a live activity feed sharing stories, photo galleries, videos, experiences, and more from users who have actually experienced everything we have to offer!
Latest Activity
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experience-merritt posted an update a day ago
Who is TNV and Why Should You Care.
You could pass through Merritt and call it a pit stop. Or you could actually know where you are going.
Tourism Nicola Valley is the local crew turning quick stops into full blown Canadian adventures. From hidden lakes to backcountry trails and small town stories worth telling, TNV connects you to the kind…
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experience-merritt posted an update a week ago
Merritt’s Biggest Fans Wanted. Think You Make the Cut?
If Merritt is your go-to story, your favourite backdrop, and your answer to “What should I do this weekend,” then this might be your moment to be a volunteer.
Tourism Nicola Valley is building something special at the new Adventure Centre and they are looking for locals who bring energy,…
Local Events
[tribe_events_list limit="2"]Merritt Parks, Trails and Lakes
The City of Merritt maintains our many community parks. And just outside of the city limits we also have a provincial park on Nicola Lake. However, we are best known for our wilderness lakes and recreation areas located In the backcountry of Nicola Valley.
Featured Videos
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Photo Galleries
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Featured Attractions & Venues
Living in a beautiful backcoutry region of British Columbia Canada, we have lots of Merritt BC Tourism and Nicola Valley adventures and attractions to share with visitors. Take some time and explore the downtown core of Merritt enjoying the 75+ “Walk of Stars”, our 20+ murals, gift stores, the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Honour and our heritage buildings like the Coldwater Hotel (1908) and the Baillie House (1908).
Things to Do
With dozens of four season activities, you’ll find something for everyone in Merritt.
Local Businesses & Amenities
Merritt is easily accessible from four major highways – Hwy 5 and 5A, Hwy 97C and Hwy 8. The community of Merritt BC provides many of the amenities necessary for travel including accommodations, restaurants, pubs, coffee houses, gas stations, banks, laundromat, retail stores, grocery stores, taxi cabs, bus, internet and cell reception. Check out a few of our featured places to eat: