Merritt
Merritt (population: 6,998) is located 271 km (168 m) northeast of Vancouver in the heart of the Nicola Valley. Blessed with rolling hills, sparkling lakes and a remarkable 2,050 hours per year of sunshine, this area is a haven for four-season outdoor recreation, from hiking and fishing to horseback riding and golfing.
It’s easy to plan for nearly every type of outdoor activity in the Merritt region. Many hiking and mountain-biking enthusiasts head to the Trans-Canada Trail, which follows the Kettle Valley Railway right-of-way from nearby Brookmere over to Hope. Trails proliferate throughout the region, from ambling strolls alongside lakes to challenging backcountry routes.
Merritt, known as the Country Music Capital of Canada, also hosts one of BC’s biggest summer events, the annual Merritt Mountain Music Festival. Over 100,000 people from around the world gather for a week to hear country music’s top stars.
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