Merritt, BC · Family-Run Outfitter

The Gear You Can’t Find Anywhere Else in Merritt

Rifles, ammo, fly rods, and tackle — hand-picked by outdoorsmen who only sell what they’d carry themselves. If you hunt or fish the Nicola Valley, this is where you end up.

4.3 rating on Google

What We Carry

Everything for the Hunt, the River, and the Range

Fishing Gear

Fly rods, steelhead and salmon rods, and the tackle you need on the water — Nicola Valley to the coast.

Hunting Gear

Get outfitted for the backcountry with hunting gear built for the Nicola Valley’s terrain and seasons.

Guns & Ammo

Rifles and ammunition from a licensed retailer who only sells what they’d carry themselves.

Sporting Goods

The area’s best selection of trout flies and lures, plus the hard-to-find extras every trip needs.

A True Merritt Story

As Seen In Jurassic World Dominion

In February 2020, film crews shooting Jurassic World Dominion set up right outside our doors — using our storefront, across from Merritt’s historic Coldwater Hotel, for one of the film’s downtown scenes. Small-town claim to fame, and we don’t get tired of telling it.

Why Ponderosa

Retailers First. Outdoorsmen Always.

High-Quality Gear

We only sell products we would buy ourselves — every rifle, rod, and reel earns its spot on our shelves.

Saved The Day

Hunters and anglers find their way to us after coming up empty everywhere else — and leave with exactly what they needed.

Real Outdoorsman Expertise

Our team hunts and fishes the Nicola Valley themselves. Advice from people who actually use this gear.

“Was featured in a scene from Jurassic world. He has lots of rare fossils, and also fishing and hunting gear. I found a few things I was looking for couldn’t find anywhere else.”

Joe Hatoum · Google Review

“Best outdoor sport shop in town! Great service! Found some hard to find spinner baits love going inside and finding more lures for my fishing hobby!”

Sefi G · Google Review

“Whenever we are in the area, this is our go to for hunting supplies and flies. Don’t expect a boutique sportsman store that’s going to stroke your inflated ego cause this is the real deal… the owner has lived in the area for decades and knows every inch.”

Ginny Chapman · Google Review

“Great place to stop by on your way fishing, if you not familiar with the area this is the place to go they’ll let you know what you need and where to go! They also have hard to find tackle, thanks for helping me out!”

Jamaree Jacobs · Google Review

“Picked up a few things last minute before heading out to the back country. These folks helped me out with good time and hassle free. Will be back to check a few more items off my list in the near future!”

Matias Kronhardt · Google Review

“Super knowledgeable guy behind the desk. Loads of cool stuff.”

G&J Tisdall · Google Review

“Great service provided by the staff. Highly recommend.”

Shan Anthonipillai · Google Review

“The man running the store treated my family very well, he was a kind gentleman 🙏🏼God Bless 🙏🏼❤️!”

Joshua Hanssens · Google Review

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Find Us In Downtown Merritt

We’re easy to find once you know where to look — right on Voght St in downtown Merritt. Can’t find us? Give us a call and we’ll walk you in.

Ponderosa Sports

1914 Voght St, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

(250) 378-9553

Store Hours
Mon – Sat8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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