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Merritt, City in Thompson-Nicola Valley, Canada

Located at the meeting point of Nicola and Coldwater rivers, Merritt extends across four residential areas: Bench, Collettville, Central, and Diamondvale.

The settlement, initially named Forksdale, emerged in 1893 from surveyed ranch lands and received its current name in 1906 after William Hamilton Merritt III.

The Nicola Valley Museum and Archives maintains collections of regional artifacts and documents, presenting exhibitions about local heritage and development.

Merritt provides multiple recreational facilities, including the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre and Memorial Arena, which operate throughout the year for residents.

The city displays Country Music Legend Murals and maintains a Walk of Stars with handprints from numerous musicians across its downtown streets.

Location: Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Inception: 1893

Elevation above the sea: 605 m

Website: https://merritt.ca/

Shares border with: Logan Lake

Website: https://merritt.ca

GPS coordinates: 50.11194,-120.78667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:33

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