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Merritt in the Thompson l o t s t o se e a n d do › Drop a fishing line! Nicola Lake, Paradise Lake and Chataway Lake are less than a one-hour drive away. › Pack your clubs and test your swing at the Merritt Golf and Country Club or at the Quilchena on the Lake Golf and Country Club. › “Cowboy up” at the Douglas Lake Ranch, Nicola Ranch, or AP Guest Ranch. › Walk the Harmon Lake Interpretive Trail and see how many bird varieties you can spot. › Hike the trails in summer at Kentucky Lake, Lac Le Jeune, Roche Lake or Allison Lake. › Snowmobile on pristine powder trails in winter at Helmer Lake or Thynne Mountain. country music capital of Canada We’re not just country music, sometimes we’re just “country.” It’s the little things, like vast rolling grasslands, friendly smiles and a relaxed atmosphere that give Merritt that country charm it’s known for. Oh, and the Merritt Mountain Music Festival, one of the biggest local events country music festivals in the country, takes March place here! With over 2,000 hours of sunshine Merritt Snowmobile Club Annual Spring Fling annually, great weather is a given and perfect July 10–13 for strolling down the Walk of Stars in historic The 16th Annual Merritt downtown Merritt. See unique wall murals Mountain Music Festival and handprints of famous country music One of the top country music entertainers. Stay awhile and explore our festivals in the country has made some big changes to ticket structure beautiful countryside. Go hiking or horseback and camping options. Enjoy three riding in the hills, visit a working ranch, relax high-calibre show-ground stages, as well as a variety of food, exhibitions while fishing or camping at a choice of 200 and outdoor activities. Visit www. 12 lakes in the area. mountainfest.com for more info. September Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo and Lytton Fall Fair october Pacific Forest Rally November Country Christmas 1 Photo: Merritt Youth Mural Project More Information tourismmerritt.com Kamloops Lake Cache Creek 250.378.0349 1 Heffley Creek Su n Scotch Creek Pe ak s e Sorre Ashcroft Savona KAMLOOPS 97 5a Salm A Logan Lake Fa 97c 8 Nicola 5 Douglas Lake Quilchena VER ke Merritt Aspen Grove 97c 5a Trans Canada Spirit of 2010 Peachland 27 Ok Mt http://tourismmerritt.com http://www.mountainfest.com http://www.mountainfest.com

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Thompson Okanagan Travel Guide - 2008 Contents Introduction Boundary Country Osoyoos Oliver Penticton & Wine Country Summerland Westbank & the Westside Kelowna Lake Country Greater Vernon Lumby Armstrong & Spallumcheen Enderby & District Festivals & Events (Okanagan) The Shuswap Festivals & Events (Thompson) Merritt Kamloops Sun Peaks Resort Barriere & District Clearwater/Wells Gray Country Valemount Accommodation Matrix Listings Regional Map

Thompson Okanagan Travel Guide - 2008

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