Oil Sands Discovery Centre – 6.5km

Heritage Park – 1km

MacDonald Island Park Recreation – 5km

Keyano Theatre – 0.25km

Borealis Park – 4km

Vista Ridge Ski Hill – 20km

Merit Hotel 8200 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 2H9 Tel: (780) 714-9444 Fax: (780) 714-9440 Reservations: 1-877-714-9444 Hotel Web Site: www.meritfortmcmurray.com Hotel E-Mail: hotelinfo@meritfortmcmurray.com

HOTEL INFORMATION   AMENITIES   ACCOMMODATIONS   EVENTS   ATTRACTIONS   DIRECTIONS

The Merit Hotel, a full service hotel for business or pleasure travel is conveniently located in downtown Fort McMurray close to shopping, tourist attractions and the business sector. For the fourth consecutive year, the Merit Hotel is the proud recipient of the 2007Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association Housekeeping Award, honouring the levels of excellence in cleanliness, comfort and maintenance.

Boardroom / banquet rooms can accommodate groups from 10 to 175 with all the elements necessary for a successful meeting or event. Hi-speed connection is available in all banquet rooms; catering and full audio/visual equipment rental as well.

Enjoy a great meal at The Pantry Restaurant where fresh, quality ingredients are prepared to make your dining experience a pleasure. Or, relax in Alexander’s Lounge.

Each guest room or suite is tastefully decorated and provides the optimum comfort and relaxation. All rooms/suites include complimentary hi-speed internet, complimentary daily newspaper, individual climate control, and mini refrigerator; Executive suites include microwave, French door separating bedroom and living room, and two televisions; Theme suite includes fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub and fitness centre.

Summertime Events in Fort McMurray include the InterPLAY Festival is dedicated to promoting and celebrating visual, culinary and performing arts in Fort McMurry. Activities and attractions include improv, live music, children's theatre and more. Also, Visitors can enjoy the Labour Day Weekend at Fort McMurray's Blueberry Festival, which celebrates the blueberry harvest season.

Local activities and attractions include: MacDonald Island Park Recreation, Borealis Park offering skating, boating, biking, and trails, Oil Sands Site Tours, Oil Sands Discovery Centre, and Northern Lights Tours. Golfers can enjoy any one of the three 18-hole courses in the area.

From Fort McMurray Airport Head West toward Route 69. Turn right onto Route 69. Turn right onto Route 63N/Sakitawaw Trail. Turn right onto King St. Turn left to stay on King St. Turn left onto Franklin Ave.