AFFORDABLE SUCCESS. Centrally located between Metro
Vancouver and the Okanagan, the City of Merri is a des na on
for interna onal events, major retailers, commercial/residen al
development, and a be er quality of life ... under the sun.
MERRITT.CA | ECDEV@MERRITT.CA | 250-378-8623
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estled in the beautiful
Thompson-Nicola Regional
District with rolling grasslands,
shimmering lakes and over 2,000
hours of annual sunshine, the
City of Merritt is a virtual oasis,
offering abundant city amenities
neighbouring a tranquil country
lifestyle.
LOCATION
Centrally located between Metro
Vancouver and the Okanagan,
Merritt is one of the province's
most active transportation and
distribution hubs, with annual
traffic counts exceeding 4 million.
COMMUNITY
Merritt is a diverse, family-friendly
community of just over 7,000 people,
enjoying a relatively high median
household income of $70,000.
While seniors flock to the area, with
about 28% over the age of 65, the
community maintains a sizable young
population (45%) under the age of 40.
AMENITIES
Merritt offers plentiful amenities,
including a regional airport, the
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology,
the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre,
the Merritt Civic Centre (700-person
capacity) and the Nicola Valley
Memorial Arena (1000-person rink,
home to the BC Hockey League's
Merritt Centennials). The city also
offers a spray park, tennis courts,
skateboard and bike pump tracks,
disc golf, golf course, ball fields and
bandshells. Residents also enjoy
easy access to miles of hiking,
biking and ATV trails, and year-
round adventures like ice fishing,
snowmobiling, boating and camping.
DESTINATION MERRITT
Merritt has gained notoriety as
a destination for music festivals,
such as the Bass Coast Music and
Art Festival. It is also renowned for
the annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo
and international motorsport
events like the Pacific Forest Rally.
Visit merritt.ca or
connect @cityofmerritt
FLOURISH UNDER THE SUN IN THE CITY OF MERRITT
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