Cawston Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in British Columbia, Canada
About Cawston
The land where Cawston now lies is part of the traditional territories of the Syilx (or Okanagan) people. At their peak, about 3000 years ago, some 12,000 people lived in the region. The subgroup of Syilx known as the sməlqmix (or Similkameen) followed a nomadic life around present-day Cawston. A village was located in nearbyKeremeos. Ancestral remains were found in Cawston during excavation, early in 2016. Settlers arrived in the area during the 19th century. The Hudson's Bay company opened a trading post in this location. Missionaries and gold prospectors came. The present town is named for 19th-century local rancher, R.L. Cawston.
Top Attractions in Cawston
Explore the best things to see and do in Cawston:
- ★Similkameen Independent Wine Growers
Where to Eat in Cawston
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Crowsnest Vineyards Restaurant
Where to Stay in Cawston
- 🏨Crowsnest Vineyards Guesthouse
- 🏨Klippers Organics Guest Suites
Cawston Travel Guide Sections
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