Keremeos Off The Beaten Path Tips by Darby2

Spotted Lake

The desert-like climate in this area has created some unusual bodies of water. This small shallow pond has some unusualy high concentrations of minerals because of the high evaporation rate in the summer heat. It's one of the most highly mineralized lakes in the world.
Minerals include: Epsom salts, calcium, sodium sulphates, and trace minerals such as silver and titanium.
The local natives have used its healing properties for centuries.

It's on the highway near the summit of Richter Pass, between Osoyoos and Cawston.

The old Grist Mill

Be sure to visit the old grist mill on the Upper Bench Road.. It dates from 1877 and was used to grind grain in the early days here. A small creek running beside it was used to turn the water wheel.