Keremeos,
BC is a small community,
situated in a valley of fruit orchards and farm fields, located
in the Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada. To the
south of the community is K Mountain. A looming presence measuring
5,500 feet with the letter K emblazoned on its slopes. A result
of rock slides.
The Similkameen Valley is partly
desert country, therefore enjoys a warm climate. The temperatures
and rich soils have created many orchards in the valley and
a solid fruit producing industry. Much of the quality produce
is available at any one of the many fruit stands that line the
highways. There are peaches, apples, plums and more.
Keremeos, Olalla, Cawston and
Hedley are the main towns in the Similkameen Valley. Each town,
enjoys their own personality. Keremeos, however, is the larger
of them all and is considered to be the main community in the
valley. The community is centrally located at the corner of
Hwy #3 and Hwy #3A therefore connecting easily to the Okanagan
Valley, Vancouver and Whistler.
Keremeos is an agricultural community
in country-western country. Many homes are large farms. Some
farms are cattle and horses while other farms are orchards and
fruit stands. The community services available in the town of
Keremeos that are important to travelers include gas stations,
grocery store, accommodations, internet services, auto repairs,
post office and lots of fruit.
The local parks and trails in
the community of Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada include
Pine Park and Memorial Park. Memorial is a family destination
with a swimming pool, water park, picnic tables, sitting benches
and playground. Pine Park is a walking path, exploring under
looming trees and along a dyke. A good destination for birdwatching.
The day trip destinations to highlight
when in Keremeos of the Similkameen Valley include the Cathedral
Provincial Park, Keremeos Columns Provincial Park, Apex
Mountain and the Okanagan
Grasslands.