Merritt Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in British Columbia, Canada
About Merritt
Ranching, farming, forestry, transportation and tourism are the primary industries. Merritt is the nearest large community to the Douglas Lake Cattle Company, Canada's largest working cattle ranch. The annual Merritt Mountain Music Festival drew as many as 148,000 people at its peak in the summer of 2005. The festival, combined with the development of the Merritt Walk of Stars - a display of bronzed handprints of Mountainfest artists placed around the community - the Mural Project, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, Music in the Square and in the Park along with other tourism development activities have been used to solidify the city's branding as the Country Music Capital of Canada. Nearby, there are four provincial parks, numerous lakes, and several recreational trails. For years,
Top Attractions in Merritt
Explore the best things to see and do in Merritt:
- ★Bass Coast Music Festival
- ★Douglas Lake Ranch
- ★Nicola Valley Museum & Archives
- ★Rockin' River Musicfest
Where to Eat in Merritt
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Garden Sushi Japanese Restaurant
- 🍴Home Restaurant
- 🍴Mandolin's Bagel & Coffee House
Where to Stay in Merritt
- 🏨Intown Inn & Suites
- 🏨Ramada Merritt
- 🏨Ranchland Villa Motel
Merritt Travel Guide Sections
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