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Dear Merritt Tourism Businesses,
It's the time of the year when we celebrate the remarkable progress and initiatives that our tourism community has accomplished this year in Merritt. Your commitment to enhancing the visitor experience has truly positioned Merritt as a tourism destination on the move. As we look forward to 2024, we are excited to continue working on expanding our tourism seasons, increasing the average length of stay for travelers, and enhancing our adventure opportunities for locals.
Merritt and the Nicola Valley will be well represented by a Tourism Information Rest Area (formerly known as Gasoline Alley) with a digital sign educating the traveler, and directing them to our downtown and adventure destinations throughout the region. The Community Sightseeing App will compliment the sign by educating and enticing visitors to create custom tours and explore our unique town.
The bus tours are coming! We will soon see our bus weaving through the charming streets of Merritt and highlighting the hidden gems of Merritt and the TNRD. It is one of our many commitments to showcase our town's rich culture and history.
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President Letter
As we reach the end of another year of hard work and numerous achievements to report we will be reporting to you monthly from here on in.
I want to start by saying what an honor it has been to lead and work with such an inspirational group. There cannot be enough said about how extremely grateful I am for the support of this board.
Tourism Nicola Valley was started in 2005 as a Hotel Association with hotel owners and managers on the board. As hotels changed owners we were often short board members and struggled for a quorum. In 2012 we updated our by-laws to include tourism businesses and businesses that would encourage tourism.
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Nicola Valley BC Hosts Bass Coast Electronic & Arts Festival Experience Bass Coast Festival : an innovative independent event with electronic music and art. Bass Coast Music Festival in Merritt BC -&n...
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Experience Merritt BC Canada Adventures
ExperienceNicolaValley.com
This is cowboy country with backcountry adventures
Merritt's Planning and Booking Website in the Nicola Valley
Experience Merritt BC Canada adventures and activities while staying in one of our quality Nicola Valley accommodations! Merritt is nestled in the centre of the Nicola Valley where the Nicola and Coldwater rivers meet. The Nicola Valley is decorated with hundreds of wilderness lakes, rolling grassland fields, hills, trails, backcountry roads and ranchlands. This is cowboy country. Home to cowboy hats, western boots, country music and backcountry adventures.
Experience Merritt Summer Things To Do
Plan a visit and Experience Merritt though our hundreds of lakes in the backcountry of Merritt, BC. Some Nicola Valley lakes are easy access, some require an off road vehicle. Many of the lakes attract adventures like fishing, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, birdwatching, off roading, camping, horseback riding, wind surfing, boating, water skiing and swimming during the summer months. Some of the lakes, the more popular ones, include drive-in wilderness campsites and horse riding baddocks.
Experience Merritt Winter Things To Do
Come and Experience Merritt in the winter and enjoy cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoeing. Trails in the Helmer Lake area north of Merritt are designated for snowmobiling while cross country skiers like the Kane Valley XC ski trails south of town. The neighbouring Coquihalla Highway which intersects with Merritt is a top snowmobile destination in the province making Merritt BC an ideal base camp for those backcountry snowmobiling adventures.
Experience Parks and Trails throughout the Nicola Valley
Some of the more popular Merritt parks and trails to experience include Central Park, Helmer Lake Park, Lily Lake, Lundbom Lake, Marquart Lake, Gwen Lake and Nicola Lake. Nicola, Marquart and Lundbom Lakes are the easy-access lakes in the region ideal for fishing, camping and mountain biking. The other Merritt parks and trails and places of interest are hidden in the backcountry regions of the valley accessed by gravel roads.
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SNOWSHOEING MERRITT BC
WINTER FUN EXTRODINARE
IT'S FUN TO SNOWSHOE OUTSIDE
While the season for snowshoeing Merritt BC is winding down there is still time to enjoy the sport at the higher elevations near Merritt. If you can't make it this year be sure to file a "remember this activity" in your calendar for next year.
In general the season runs from December through March but can be a bit iffy on either side of this range so make sure you check out the conditions before you head out.
THE SNOW IS GREAT FOR SNOWSHOING IN MERRITT, BC
Merritt's climate is semi arid and the winters are reasonably mild therefore snowshoeing is relatively limited in town. However, we can be assured that we will receive enough snow to get in a few weeks snowshoe fun. For example, this year we had a very large snow storm that dumped 40 cm in one day. Clearly a great amount snow. The nice thing about it , it is light and fluffy. To get an idea of what this looks like, take a look at my backyard after the storm.
[caption id="attachment_18911" align="aligncenter" width="300"] After the snow storm
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NEWSLETTER June 2018 - ehCanadaTravel.com
#CanadianTravelInfluencers #ehroadtrip
147 Reasons to Love Canada
We asked some well-known Canadians and you, our readers, to help us build our list of 147 reasons to love Canada. (story shared by Globe and Mail) (read more)
Calypso Orchids
You will find clusters of these beautiful flowers in the Lodgepole pine needles that blanket the Montane forest floor. (blog shared by Take a Hike with your Children) (read more)
Canada’s Newest Wine Region
A number of other, lesser-known regions throughout the country are also slowly upping the ante for Canadian winemakers (story shared by Travel Pulse) (read more)
The "Big Rock"
The "Big Rock" or Okotok Erratic, is an enormous rock structure that was carried hundreds of kilometers from the Rocky Mountains to the Alberta Prairies. (video shared by Travel Clips 360) (read more)
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Tourism & Social Media Disconnect
There is a disconnect between tourism and social media and this aversion to new technology has always been an issue in the industry. (read more)
How 'Friends' and 'Followers' are disrupting tourism marketing
Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Yelp, Snapchat and TripAdvisor, and other social media platforms have radically shifted the way tourism destinations and experiences are marketed. (read more)
Research Shows Having A Bad Website Can Hurt Your Business
Getting clients is already hard enough. Don’t make it even harder by having a less-than-stellar website that repels prospective clients. (read more)
How to Use Facebook Live for Marketing
Facebook Live proposes a huge shift in how travel professionals market, but not an unapproachable one to be feared. (read more)
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Neighborhoods and Tourism
Neighborhoods are the social glue that keeps communities together, and that drive small business economics. New-age tourists are moving beyond major cities in the search of the true spirit of destinations. (read more)
What Winter Trends Do Hoteliers in Canada Need to Know?
There are many reasons why travelers all over the world visit the Great White North this winter season. (read more)
Canada, a country made for road trips
Setting off on a self-drive trip is an ideal way to discover some of the many marvels this country has to offer. (read more)
5 Ways The Travel Industry Is Changing In 2018
New trends have emerged that seek to revolutionize the way people find shelter around the world. (read more)
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British Columbia ( BC ) Adventure Guide
British Columbia, Canada Travel, Tourism and Adventure Website
Plan your next adventure vacation in British Columbia Canada.
Accommodations, attractions, tours, guides, activities, parks, trails, places, & more.
British Columbia is the most westerly province in Canada. The BC mainland and the islands rest on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The British Columbia coastline extends over 27,000 kilometres long and over half of the province has little to no human interaction.
Capital City of British Columbia Canada
The capital of British Columbia, Canada is the City of Victoria located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Victoria is known as the "Cycling Capital of Canada" and the "City of Gardens".
British Columbia, Canada Highlights
Cranberries and blueberries (top 3 producer in the world); world’s largest hockey stick (located in Duncan BC); “The Hanging Garden Tree” on Meares Island (oldest red cedar tree on record at a ripe old age of 1500+ years old); Nanaimo Bathtub Racing Capital of the World (Nanaimo); the longest unsupported cable car in the world (Whistler); Kermode Bear ( the white bear "Spirit Bear" only found in BC); black bears (1/4 live in BC); Pacific Flyway (migration route over BC for millions of birds); last spike (the completion of Canada's railway in Craigellachie); and the oldest Chinatown in Canada (Victoria).
Featured Parks, Trails and Places of Interest in British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia has the 2nd largest parks system in Canada. Some of the highlights in BC include Della Falls in Strathcona Provincial Park (highest waterfall in Canada measuring 440 metres high); Tweedsmuir Park (BC's largest provincial park measuring at 989,000 hectares); Osoyoos Lake (warmest freshwater lake in Canada); longest river in BC (Fraser River measuring 1400 kms); Khutzeymateen Provincial Park (Canada's only Grizzly Bear Reserve); Wineries (there are said to be over 870 vineyards in BC); and the Pacific Crest Trail (northern entrance to one of the worlds longest trails is in Manning Park).
Come explore BC, Canada for adventure, activity and travel
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2018 Product Video
NEW: All you need to know about our products and services and how to use them effectively. Our 2018 Product Video walks you through everything but the kitchen sink. (watch now)
Search Is On For The 2018 Canadian Travel Influencer
The 2018 top tourism business and non business participant at year end will be awarded prizes for their interaction and contribution to Canada. (learn more)
Canadian Award Badges
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Top Snowmobile Riding Destinations in Manitoba, Canada.
Manitoba Canada Sledding Tours and Rentals
Canada Snowmobiling Attractions and Adventures
Snowmobiling - Now That Is One Great Winter Activity! If you have never gone on a snowmobile tour. All I have to say is, get on it! Snowmobiling is one of the most popular winter activities in Manitoba, Canada. The extended winters, the high volumes of snowfall, the frozen lakes and rivers provide an idealistic environment for snowmobile tours. The snow covered wilderness trails, the backcountry gravel roads and the frozen rivers make for an absolutely amazing winter experience! Adventure Anyone.
Many of the snowmobile routes in Manitoba are monitored and maintained by local snowmobile clubs. Many sled clubs provide route maps indicating the locations of the warming shelters, accommodations and fueling stations located along each route. Not to mention any sort of sledding tips, and advice about the particular trail. Always good to know all you can about your adventure.
Snowmobile tours in Manitoba, Canada vary in length and difficulty. There are day trips exploring in the backcountry and there are long haul overnight snowmobile tours connecting to communities and parks. In total, there are over 11,000 kilometres of snowmobile trails in Manitoba, Canada. Wowza! Snowmobile tours and guides are located in many of the communities. For the complete snowmobile vacation package there are Remote Wilderness lodges the operate snowmobile tours right from your cabin!
Top Snowmobile Riding Destinations in Manitoba, Canada.
Western Manitoba Snowmobiling
In the western region snowmobiling is enjoyed in the Turtle Mountain Provincial Park located near the community of Brandon, Manitoba. Snowmobile routes measure up to 50 kilometres long. There are shelters acting as warming huts and a cabin for long haul overnight adventures (James Lake Cabin). The Spruce Woods Provincial Heritage Park is situated on the banks of the Assiniboine River located east of the community of Brandon and west of the community of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. The snowmobile trails are divided into four sections - the Spruce, Juniper, Tamarack and Newfoundland. The Epinette Trails range from 1.5 kilometres to 20+ kilometres one-way. The Rossburn Subdivision Trail (RST) measures 176 kilometres (110 miles) and connects to the communities of Neepawa, Russell, Sandy Lake, Elphinstone, Oakburn and Rossburn. The trail is part of the TCT (Trans Canada Trail).
Parkland Region Sledding
There are some great parks for hiking like the Riding Mountain National Park with its 400+ kilometres (250 mi.) of trails located near the community of Swan River. The region boosts over 1000+ kilometres (625 mi.) of snowmobile trails. The 150+ kilometres of snowmobile trails located in the Duck Mountain Park explore far beyond the borders of the park connecting to communities like Roblin, Inglis and Grandview... and ultimately connecting to other parks like the Asessippi Provincial Park and the Porcupine Provincial Forests.
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Downhill skiing and snowboarding Manitoba Canada ski resorts. Snowboarding and downhill skiing in Manitoba, Canada is a winter activity enjoyed between the months of December and April
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The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) of Manitoba Canada. Come and visit a northern Manitoba community or resort and view the spectacle of the Northern Lights.
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Ice Fishing, Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba Ice Fishing Guides, Tours and Rentals
Canada Ice Fishing
Ice Fishing in Manitoba, Canada is enjoyed during the colder winter months after the temperatures drop, the waterways freeze over and the snow falls. It is during the winter months that most of the lakes and rivers in the province become ice fishing destinations. The winter ice fishing season usually runs from mid December to mid March. Some of the fish located in the lakes and rivers of Manitoba, Canada include walleye, perch, northern pike, small mouth bass, catfish, goldeye, pickeral, arctic char, whitefish and brown, lake, brook and rainbow trout.
The backcountry wilderness ice fishing lakes and rivers require transportation to access like snowmobiles, 4x4 vehicles and specially equipped bush planes and floatplanes. Many communities and wilderness resorts become staging areas for accessing the hard to access ice fishing locations.
Some anglers arrive in Manitoba, Canada with their fishing gear in hand ready for some quality time in an ice shack while others prefer the company of a fishing guide or the comforts of a winter fishing lodge. Many guides and lodges provide the gear, transportation and warming huts referred to as ice shacks. All fishing in Manitoba requires a fishing licence.
Ice shacks are portable ice fishing huts erected on the surface of frozen lakes and rivers. Inside each ice shack are some of the comforts of home. Some are basic providing a chair, ice auger and wood stove for heat while others are more deluxe providing sleeping quarters, television and cooking utensils.
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Dog Sledding, Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba Sledding Tours and Guides
Canada Dog Sledding
Manitoba, Canada dog sledding is a popular winter activity best enjoyed in the far north of the province. It provides an opportunity to sightsee the wilderness backcountry of northern Manitoba during the snow season.
Dog sledding is a traditional form of transportation dating back to the early days of the Inuit First Nation people. There are various types of dog sledding adventures available in Manitoba provided by local tour companies. Dog sledding sightseeing tours can range from a 2 hour sledding adventure to a multi day adventure with winter wilderness camping.
Manitoba Dog Sledding Tours and Guides
There are tours where a trained musher (guide) does the sledding while you bundle up and enjoy the sights... and there are tours where you are the musher, driving the sled and managing the dogs under the supervision of an experienced and knowledgeable guide.
Manitoba dog sledding companies provide all that you require for a sledding experience including lessons, equipment and an interpretive guide. On overnight trips often the accommodations and meals are included. Accommodations vary from comfortable backcountry lodges to roughing it in wilderness campsites.
Most of the Manitoba dog sledding companies operate from the community of Churchill, Manitoba in the far north of the province.
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