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| | Merritt, British Columbia, Canada |
 | | Merritt is the service centre for the ranch country of the Nicola Valley, and provides an excellent base for exploring the many outdoor recreational opportunities in the area. |
 | | The surrounding Merritt Forest District supports stands of Engelmann spruce, lodgepole pine, and subalpine fir at higher elevations; Douglas fir and ponderosa pine are found on the lower benchlands. |
 | | Located on the northwest shore of Nicola Lake, 22 km north of Merritt, Monck Provincial Park is a good park for the entire family, where camping, boating, water-skiing, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular activities. |
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