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.
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.
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.
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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Merritt, BC Canada Tourism and Adventure Travel Guide - Merritt British Columbia is a four season tourism destination with many of the amenities visitors crave to create lasting memories. The community is nestled on the banks of the Nicola and Coldwater Rivers. Consequently, surrounding the community are hundreds of world-class backcountry lakes, wilderness campsites and trails. Every thing we do is country. Merritt British Columbia provides a different lake and adventure a day while you stay. It is that good! Start planning travels today to Merritt.
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There are so many summer things to do In Merritt BC Canada. The gravel roads and hiking trails in the region lead deep into the Nicola Valley backcountry connecting with many lakes. Our wilderness lakes provide many camping, wildlife sighting, birdwatching, canoeing, kayaking, wind surfing, boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities. Our 280 kilometres of trails are designated multi use and single use for hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking and horseback riding. There is no end to summer things to do In Merritt BC in the Nicola Valley.
Winter things to do In Merritt BC includes, you guessed it, our hundreds of lakes. Each winter adventure season our lakes freeze over and our higher elevations are covered in snow. Our winters create a pristime environment for cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoeing.
The City of Merrit maintains our many community parks. And just outside of the city limits we also have a provincial park on Nicola Lake. However, we are best known for our wilderness lakes and recreation areas located In the backcountry of Nicola Valley. To learn more please go to our parks, lakes and trails section.
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Saskatchewan, Canada things to do including attractions, tours, guides, outfitters, adventure companies, activity groups, entertainment, historic sites, events, festivals and more.
Links to our Featured Saskatchewan, Canada Attractions are posted below. For a total list of things to do in a community please visit the attraction section in that community.
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Northwest Territories wilderness resorts, fishing lodges and outfitter camping retreats in Canada. Book your NWT fishing adventure today on Canada's largest booking, planning and interactive travel and adventure website.
Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) Canada fishing resorts, outfitter camps and wilderness lodges provide luxury to rustic accommodations surrounded by nature and a call for adventure. Many fishing lodges, retreats and resorts are located in the remote backcountry wilderness regions close to lakes, rivers, mountains and wildlife. Remote fishing lodges and outfitter camps require floatplane and/or charter plane air transportation to access.
Community resorts are not as connected to the wilderness but many do provide booking services with local tours and guiding companies. Commercial resorts are ideal for business trips and for quick access to community services.
The wilderness fishing resorts, lodges and/or retreats are adventure driven accommodations. Many of the wilderness accommodations specialize in one or more adventures. Some backcountry accommodations operate seasonally while others operate year round.
N.W.T., Canada resorts, lodges and wilderness retreats specialize in adventures like backpacking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, mountaineering and hunting in the summer months. In the winter season some concentrate on snowmobiling, cross country skiing, backcountry skiing, dog sledding, ice fishing and Northern Lights viewing.
Hotels, motels and inns in the Northwest Territories of British Columbia, Canada. Book your NWT accommodation today on Canada's largest booking, planning and interactive travel and accommodation website.
Northwest Territory (N.W.T.) Canada Hotels, Inns and Motels are often located within a community and therefore provide easy access to many of the popular attractions, adventures, transportation, services and local amenities. The motels, inns and hotels in the Northwest Territories are, either, privately owned or part of a small local chain of hotels or, in the larger cities like Yellowknife, form part of a national chain of hotels.
Some of the hotels and motels may include services like room service, maid service, ice, phone, tv, internet, indoor private entrance, small fridge, heated parking, coffee maker, pool and much more. Some accommodations now provide complimentary breakfasts and self contained suites. Some of the larger hotel accommodations may include a restaurant, conference rooms, pool, sauna, car rentals, pub, airport transportation and/or liquor store.
For a complete list of places to stay in a community please visit the accommodation section listed in the appropriate community. Register your Northwest Territories British Columbia, Canada accommodation today.
Cottages and vacation homes in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Book your NWT cabin, cottage or vacation home accommodation today on Canada's largest booking, planning and interactive travel and adventure website.
Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) Canada cottages, cabins, rental suites and vacation homes are all self contained accommodations. Self contained accommodations in the Northwest Territories are stand alone accommodations located in communities, in the wilderness backcountry regions and, some, form part of a resort with multiple dwellings.
NWT cottage, cabin and vacation home accommodations may include a kitchen with cooking utensils, a living area with tv, bedrooms, bathrooms and, maybe even a laundry room. Travelers staying in a self contained accommodation must feed themselves (cook or order in), clean up after themselves and are responsible for their own transportation to and from the cottage or cabin.
In many cases vacation homes are the largest self contained accommodation followed by cottages and then rental suites. Rental suites may be in the form of a basement suite in a home or in an apartment in a high rise.
There are luxury accommodations with all the amenities and scaled down accommodations with selective amenities. There are even some rustic wilderness cabins with no services (not self contained) which are ideal for the truly hard core adventurer.
RV Parks and campgrounds in the Northwest Territories of British Columbia, Canada. Book your NWT camping adventure today on Canada's largest booking, planning and interactive travel and adventure website.
Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) Canada enjoys campgrounds of convenience and campgrounds of remote solitude. In a nutshell, N.W.T. campgrounds are located remotely or locally. There are camping opportunities of all types including camping on the shores of lakes, on the banks of rivers, next to waterfalls, in forests, on the barren rock of the Canadian Shield and more.
The Northwest Territories campgrounds and rv parks offer easy access to outdoor activities like swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, boating, biking, hiking, backpacking, birdwatching and sailing.
In the Northwest Territories there are government operated and privately managed campgrounds and rv parks. Government run campgrounds are generally associated with or near a territorial park. Privately operated campgrounds tend to be closer to communities, services and amenities.
The campgrounds in the Northwest Territories vary in services and amenities. Services in a campground may include sani dump, showers, washrooms, picnic tables, firewood, picnic shelters, power sites, tv, fresh tap water and internet. The developed campgrounds in the N.W.T. may also include a general store, museum, hiking trails, equipment rentals, boat launches, marinas, playgrounds, concession stands, laundry rooms, sandy beaches and day use areas.
BnBs in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Book your NWT B&B accommodation today on Canada's largest booking, planning and interactive travel and adventure website.
Most N.W.T. B&Bs include 1 or 2 guest rooms and provide a breakfast each morning. In many of the smaller communities there are, often, a few B&Bs operating. In the larger communities like Yellowknife, Fort Smith and Inuvik the B&B numbers increase and there are more and more Bed and Breakfasts to choose from.
B&B guest rooms vary in amenities and style of breakfast. Some B&Bs serve breakfast in the home's kitchen at a communal breakfast table. Some BnBs serve the morning meal in your room. Some will offer you a choice.
A B&B host is a good source of information for planning adventures in the Northwest Territories because they live in the community, they know the people in the community and, in many cases, they have gone out on adventures and visited many of the attractions.
Services vary per NWT B&B. Some of the basic amenities may include phone, tv, private bathroom, internet, hot tub, private entrance, small fridge, dining area, living area, private patio and coffee maker.
There are plenty of things to do in Quebec. A top destination in Canada during the late spring, summer and early fall seasons. Fantastic wilderness scenery, friendly people and the high number of activities and adventures attract many to Quebec, Canada every year from around the world.
For the sightseeing traveler there are plenty of attractions to enjoy like wilderness reserves, wetlands, museums, art galleries, heritage sites, wildlife sanctuaries, points of interest landmarks, parks, hot springs, wildlife tours, spas, wineries, orchards, flower gardens, theatres and more.
For the active traveler there is a ton to do in the summer months. Quebec, Canada is ideal for activities like fishing, off roading, mountain biking, cycling, houseboating, boating, sailing, kayaking, surfing, canoeing, swimming, golfing, horseback riding, hiking, caving, backpacking, camping and so much more.
The many RV parks and campgrounds located throughout Quebec, Canada vary in services, management, scenery and accessibility.
National, Provincial, Regional, Municipal campgrounds, private campgrounds, as well as, forestry recreation sites.
Many of the National and Provincial Parks of Quebec include campgrounds. Most of the campgrounds permit RVs, campers and tenting. The campsites tend to be large and well maintained.
Some of the more remote National and Provincial Parks also include wilderness campsites which permit tenting only. All require backpacking into the wilderness to access.
The private campgrounds in Quebec, Canada vary the most in price and quality. Most private campgrounds permit RVs, campers and tents.
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A Hostel or Backpackers Inn is one of the most economical ways of traveling and exploring Quebec, Canada. It is also one of the best ways to meet people from around the world. At a Hostel or Backpacker Inn the common rooms like kitchen, washrooms and living room are often shared. In Hostels you are self sufficient. Meals are self cooked. Groceries are self supplied.
Hostels are generally located on bus routes and close to all major transportation and community services. There are exceptions as some are located in wilderness areas outside of a community.
The expenses when staying at a Hostel or Backpacker Inn are economical because of the shared sleeping quarters. In most Hostel accommodations the rooms are filled with bunk beds and single beds therefore they are able to sleep up to 6-8 people. Some hostels provide private rooms for a higher price.
There are eco retreat Hostels which specialize in an eco activity like mountain biking, skiing and backpacking. Some operate tours, as well as, an accommodation.
Quebec resorts cater to all types of vacations. Whether you are looking for a fishing lodge, golf vacation, spa retreat, family fun, ski vacation or to test your luck at the casino. Quebec has a resort for you. Find the perfect resort on eh Canada Travel today.
Hotels operating in Quebec, Canada are usually located within the community. They tend to be in high rise buildings with many floors. Hotels tend to provide a full range of services.
Motels and Motor Inns, operates on a smaller scale. Many offer onsite food and beverage services, meeting and banquet facilities and selected recreational activities. Often you can find motels and motor inns in convenient highway locations, the perfect place to hang your hat for the night on a long road trip.
Many Quebec vacation homes and rental suites are situated in beautiful surroundings fronting lakes, rivers or oceans. Some are hidden in mountains or surrounded by forests. Others provide the comforts of home close to all city services, conference centres and event centres. It is a mix bag.
Vacation home and rental suites tend to be for longer visits. Some rent for a minimum of 3-7 nights. Be reminded, that if you are set on a vacation home rental, condo or suite there are some communities which do not permit these types of accommodations to operate within their area.
Vacation home rentals are the highest end of self contained accommodations available in Quebec, Canada. They are often large and well equipped homes, where you are the only occupant.
Condos and rental suites are smaller, fully equipped and, often, share the building with other suites or with a home.
Backpacker Inns and Hostels in Saskatchewan, Canada. Book your Saskatchewan accommodation today on Canada's largest booking, planning and interactive travel and adventure website.
Featured hostels and backpacker Inns are posted below. For a total list of places to stay in a community please visit the accommodation section listed in the appropriate community. Register your Saskatchewan, Canada backpacker inn accommodation today.