Keremeos Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in British Columbia, Canada
About Keremeos
Keremeos is on the western boundary of Canada’s Sonoran Desert and is the western gateway to interior wine country. According to local legend, Keremeos means "the meeting of the winds". Nearly one-third of its area is occupied by orchards. The economy of the area has been based on agriculture since the first European settlers arrived in the mid-19th century. Abundant sunshine and a vast, replenishing aquifer make the lower Similkameen Valley one of Canada's most productive farmlands. Keremeos' main industries are horticulture, agriculture, ranching, and wine making, among others. With K Mountain as a backdrop, Keremeos is a community whose "Wild West" looks date back to 1909 when the postmaster of the now-abandoned community of Upper Keremeos, Mr. George Kirby, purchased land alongside th
Top Attractions in Keremeos
Explore the best things to see and do in Keremeos:
- ★Apex Mountain Ski Resort
- ★Cathedral Provincial Park
- ★Hedley Museum
- ★Keremeos Columns Provincial Park
- ★Mascot Gold Mine Tours
- ★Red Bridge
- ★Spotted Lake
- ★The Grist Mill and Gardens
Where to Eat in Keremeos
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Benja Thai Restaurant
Where to Stay in Keremeos
- 🏨Alpine Inn
- 🏨Elks Motel
- 🏨Orchard View Motel
Keremeos Travel Guide Sections
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