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Location: Area A (Osoyoos Lake), British Columbia, Canada
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Caro "Bandit"
January 26, 2022
Hiking
The small lake is a so-called soda lake and is rich in a variety of minerals such as calcium, sodium sulfate and magnesium sulfate. During the summer months the concentration of minerals increases and they become visible in various places in the form of pools. That is why the lake has its name. Incidentally, during World War I, up to a ton of salt was mined here every day in some cases and used for the production of ammunition.
Kristian
August 10, 2025
Hiking
Most of the lake's water evaporates in the summer, releasing colorful mineral deposits. This creates large "spots" on the lake, whose color changes depending on their mineral composition and seasonal rainfall. Spotted Lake, originally known as Kłlil'xᵂ in the Nsyilxcən language of the Syilx First Nation of the Okanagan Valley, was revered for centuries as a sacred place believed to provide therapeutic waters.
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Elevation 590 m
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Location: Area A (Osoyoos Lake), British Columbia, Canada