Warm weather and warm water make Osoyoos, B.C., a vacation destination for many people throughout British Columbia and the United States.
     Osoyoos surrounds the country's warmest freshwater lake, which stretches north and south in the city and into the United States. Average summer temperature of the water is 75 degrees.
     The lake is home to all types of water sporting activities.
     Desert Interpretive Center celebrates the area's desert heritage and is located two miles north of Osoyoos along Highway 97. A board walkway meanders through desert terrain; kiosks provide information on native vegetation and wildlife.
     Destination Osoyoos, the visitor information center, is located at the junction of highways 97 and 3 in Osoyoos and can be reached at 1 (888) OSOYOOS (676-9667), (250) 495-3366, www.destinationosoyoos.com or tourism@osoyoos.ca.
     A part of British Columbia's history is highlighted at the water-powered Keremeos Grist Mill, built in 1877. The mill has been restored and is a historical tourist attraction that includes gardens.
     Keremeos is west of Osoyoos on Highway 3.
     Information about campgrounds, trails, outdoor recreation, activities, accommodations, festivals and maps can be accessed at www.hellobc.com.