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Elevation:
523 metres
Industry:
The main industry in the Olalla area is cattle
and hay ranching and fruit growing. Olalla is fast becoming a popular retirement
community as well, due to the area's mild winters, dry climate and the
picturesque and peaceful countryside.
Surrounding Communities:
Keremeos
The
hub community of the South Similkameen Valley and the centre of business
activity. Keremeos boasts most major services including a supermarket, 2
service stations, (gas, diesel, propane, towing) several restaurants, fruit
stands, banking, bank machines, medical centre (emergency and general practice)
Internet access, hardware and more.
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Cawston
The site of the original Hudson's Bay Company
store. The community was named for R.L. Cawston, a pioneer rancher and
magistrate.
Population: 845
Industry: Fruit production and packing plant
Location: On Highway 3 just southeast of
Keremeos.
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Hedley
The community of Hedley was once a prosperous
gold mining town. The rock cliffs to the east of present day village give
visitors a chance to view the folded rock strata, the openings of mining shafts
and mine buildings. Services available include a service station, stores,
restaurants, accommodation and private campgrounds.
Population: 402
Historical Feature: Heritage House displays the
rich past of the area
Industry: Mining
Location: Hedley is located on Highway 3,
approximately half an hour from Princeton.
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Princeton The
largest community in the Similkameen, Princeton lies at the head of the
valley. Mining, forestry and tourism are the mainstay of the community,
with full services available. Population:
2,692 Industry:
Mining, Forestry, Tourism Location:
Highway 3, 45 minutes west of Keremeos, 289 km east of Vancouver More
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Outdoors:
Ashnola
Cathedral Lakes Provincial Park:
It is a 33,000 hectare mountain wilderness of
azure lakes, alpine meadows and jagged peaks in the Okanagan Range of the
Cascade Mountains. You must hike in, but it offers an amazing
back-country adventure.
http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/cathedra.htm
Bromley Rock
Provincial Park:
A nice roadside park and a popular spot for
swimming in the Similkameen River.
http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/bromley.htm
Keremeos Columns:
Basalt columns rise up as sheer volcanic
monuments dating back 30 million years. The provincial park is located on Hwy
3, 4 km north of the junction with Hwy 3A and it is open year round, admission
free. Some hiking is required as the road is not well maintained
Stemwinder Provincial
Park:
Another popular roadside park near the
historic mining village of Hedley.
http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/stemwind.htm
Attractions:
Ashnola Pow Wow:
Celebrates the native history of Canada and the
American West. Spectators are welcome to view the exceptional dancing and arts
and crafts exhibits.
Grist Mill &
Gardens:
built in 1877 by Barrington Price, is the last
pioneer flour mill in British Columbia with its original building and machinery
intact. It has been carefully restored to operating condition by the British
Columbia Heritage trust.
Visit
the Grist Mill Page
Hedley Heritage House &
Mining Museum.
Keremeos
Museum:
Offer's information about the way of life in the
Similkameen Valley from years past The Similkameen Museum has many interesting
displays including an original jail cell, a 1920's kitchen with laundry and
butter making equipment, and other household articles of that era, mining
equipment, farm machinery, a photo display, old maps of the area and many other
items.
http://keremeos.net/museum/
Keremeos Rodeo:
Held on the Victoria Day Weekend (mid-May)
Mascot Mine, Hedley:
Wonder of the World
Wineries:
St.
Laszlo Vineyards
Crowsnest
Vineyard 2035
Surprise, Cawston (250) 499-5129
Restaurants:
High Spot Family
Restaurant 516 7th Ave. Keremeos 499-2946
K-Cafe 521
7th Ave. Keremeos 499-5474
Pasta Trading Post
629 7th Ave. Keremeos 499-2933
Ranch Restaurant
511 7th Ave. Keremeos 499-5123
Branding
Iron Steak House 918 Hwy 3A Keremeos 499-2646
Accommodations:
Click
here for a complete list of motels
and bed & breakfasts
Fruit stands,
antique and collectible shops
Red
Bridge (currently the highway connection to the Ashnola River Valley) The
Red Bridge is one of many visible reminders of the Similkameen's past and one of
the few covered bridges in Western Canada. It was built by the Great Northern
Railway in 1907, during the gold mining era.
http://keremeos.net/redbridge.html
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