Merritt, BC

Located in the heart of the Nicola Valley, Merritt will charm you with its sprawling ranchlands and bluegrass hills. Look through the local museum for a taste of the town's history, or pursue "the big one" as you fish in one of the 150 fishing holes in the area. Whatever you choose, Merritt merits a visit! Escape into the fresh air at one of the area's guest ranches, and spend the day fly-fishing or exploring the area on horseback with an experienced tour guide. Then turn in for the night in your on-site tent, cabin, or full-service lodge. The cozy western hospitality will have you singing "Home on the Range" before you know what hit you!

Luckily, Merritt folks enjoy a good country song. Each July, thousands of music fans from around the world flock to the Merritt Mountain Music Festival, which has previously headlined big names like Randy Travis, Pam Tillis, Alan Jackson, and Brooks & Dunn. Buy a day pass or pitch a tent and stay for the entire four-day event. You'll have a toe-tappin', boot-scootin' good time!

Merritt is located 128 km (79 mi.) south of Kamloops and 271 km (168 mi.) northeast of Vancouver, where the Coquihalla (Hwy 5) meets Highways 97C, 5A and 8. Daily commercial bus and air service are available. Population: 7,500 Elevation: 595 m (1,952 ft.) Average July High: 26ºC (79ºF) Average January Temperature: -5ºC (23ºF) Annual Rainfall: 22 cm (9 in.) Annual Snowfall: 88 cm (35 in.)

5 Day Weather Forecast for Merritt

Date	Weather	High	Low
May 16, 2012	N/A	N/A	4
May 17, 2012	PM Showers	17	2
May 18, 2012	Partly Cloudy	18	1
May 19, 2012	Partly Cloudy	21	4
May 20, 2012	Mostly Cloudy	21	4