Keremeos, British Columbia
| Keremeos | |
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| The Corporation of the Village of Keremeos | |
Village of Keremeos
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| Motto: Healthy Living, Naturally | |
 Keremeos
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| Coordinates: 49°12′9″N 119°49′46″W / 49.20250°N 119.82944°WCoordinates: 49°12′9″N 119°49′46″W / 49.20250°N 119.82944°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 British Columbia
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| Region | Similkameen Country |
| Regional district | Okanagan-Similkameen |
| Incorporated | 1956 |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Village Council |
| • Mayor | Manfred Bauer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.11 km2 (0.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,330 |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| Postal code | V0X 1N0 |
| Area code(s) | 250 / 778 / 236 |
| Highways |
 BC 3 BC 3A
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| Waterways | Similkameen River |
| Website | www.keremeos.ca |
Keremeos /kɛrəˈmiːəs/ is a village in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. The name originated from the Similkameen dialect of the Okanagan language word "Keremeyeus" meaning "creek which cuts its way through the flats" referring to Keremeos Creek which flows down from the Upper Benchlands to the Similkameen River that runs by the village. Local legend claims the name means "the meeting of the winds" and joke that the only time it's calm is when the wind blows equally from all four directions.
Keremeos' main industries are horticulture, agriculture, ranching, and wine making, among others. Fruit stands are also a major component of the local economy, making it the self-titled "fruit stand capital of Canada." All sorts of soft fruits, apples, cherries, peaches, etc. and vegetables are grown in the South Similkameen's dry warm climate, and vineyards and wineries are quickly being added as the valley's wine-growing potential is being recognized.
Area attractions include Cathedral Provincial Park, the Red Bridge, the Keremeos Columns, the Keremeos Grist Mill, excellent fishing in area lakes and rivers, Apex Mountain Resort, Twin Lakes Golf Resort, Spotted Lake, the Hedley Mining Museum and the Mascot Mine.
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