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Osoyoos Lake

Welcome to amazing Osoyoos Lake, which is not only the warmest lake in British Columbia but the warmest lake in the entire country of Canada. The lake is 10.5 km long and has temperatures that can reach between 26-33 C in the hottest months of July and August. The area has a very dry and arid desert climate and is one of the hottest places in Canada and has been known to reach upwards of 40 C in the summer. Its name is derived from the indigenous Okanagan language, which actually means “narrowing of the waters”.