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Merritt Location:
Merritt is located in the interior of BC, about 3 hours Northeast of Vancouver via the Cohquihalla highway, highway 5. Kamloops is a 45 min drive,
in the summer, via highway 5. Kelowna is an hour drive via highway 5C.
Where to stay and eat while riding in Merritt:
The majority of our funding comes indirectly from local businesses in Merritt and we would like to return the favour. Listed below are local are
accommodations and restuarants that may be of interest to mountain biker types. If you end up staying/eating at one of these places could you please
mention that you saw it on this website.
Merritt Accommodations:
Note: To make this list the accommodations had to show that they could provide secure storage for bicycles. Please note: Prices may change.
Ye Olde House B+B
2276 Garcia Street
250 378 4197
$60 TO $80 per night. They have a pool and a sauna. Breakfast provided. About a 5 min bike ride to downtown. The house was originally built in 1923
and has a unique character. Nice part of town.
Nicola Ranch - SX Guest House
Highway 97C
250 378 6499 or 1 888 708 7388
$350 per night for three bedrooms. Self catering, three to six bedrooms. Plus, you get a whole house to yourself and about 10 acres of front yard.
Near Lundbohm Lake riding area.
Road Runner Motel
2799 Nicola Avenue
250 378 4201
$40 per night, varies with season. Restaurant next to the motel.
Bench B+B
1963 Parker Drive
250 378 5353
$60 for double. Laundry available, resident cats, 5 min bike ride from
downtown, separate entrance.
Coquihalla Motor Inn
3571 Vought St.
1 800 353 3571 or 250 378 3567
$65 per night. Water slide, indoor pool, sauna, spa, fitness room,
complimentary breakfast bar.
Local Food Places:
Mandolins Cafe Railyard Mall (downtown)
Great coffee, breakfast and lunches. Walking distance to the liquour store.
Our trail map is available from there as well.
Wesako Café
Another great coffee shop, really great Thai hot pots at lunch. In the little strip on Quilchena Ave, one block down from the Royal Bank,
on the same side
of the street.
Local Bikeshops:
Unfortunately at this time, none.
There are a number of bike shops in surrounding towns including Spoke´N´Motion in Kamloops who have stepped forward to help you put
on our race.
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