Kliluk, an alien lake in Canada

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Have you considered Canada as a destination for your next vacation? Well, you should know that this is a great idea, since this country has everything a tourist can look for: interesting cities, impressive natural landscapes, a wide range of cultural and outdoor sports, a wonderful history to discover ...

Undoubtedly, among the main attractions of this North American country are its landscapes, being able to enjoy super special corners that are unique in the world, like the one that we are going to show you today. We refer to Spotted Lake, known to the native Indians of the surrounding valley as the sacred lake of Kliluk. Do you want to discover all the details about this wonderful natural setting? Well, you must be very attentive to what we tell you next! We assure you that you will love it!

Impossible shapes and colors

Kliluk is in the valley of Okanagan, in the province of British Columbia, specifically 100 kilometers from Vancouver, one of the most important cities in Canada, and very close to the border with the United States. As you can see for yourself in the images that we offer you in the gallery, it is a most curious lake, which some describe as an extraterrestrial or surreal formation. And it is that during the summer, a strange phenomenon takes place here that causes the water to evaporate and crystallize, giving rise to small pools of impossible shapes and colors. Specifically, 365 pools can be seen.


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Depending on the season

The magical colors that this lake acquires are possible thanks to the minerals that house its waters, being able to find calcium, magnesium, sodium, silver or platinum sulfates, among others. In fact, this saline aquatic body tolerates one of the concentrations of minerals highest on the planet. As we have anticipated before, the landscape changes depending on the seasons of the year, being able to contemplate different shapes and colors in each season, being in summer the best time to contemplate it. As you can see in the images, the color range that can be seen throughout the year includes blue, yellow, ocher, white, green ...

Therapeutic qualities

In addition to its Martian appearance, this lake stands out for its therapeutic qualities. Yes! Yes! As you are reading it! Apparently, the mud of this place is healing and perfect for beauty treatments. And don't think this is something that has been discovered now! Historians have discovered that in the past, during the tribal wars, truce was held so that the fighters could apply the mud and, thus, heal the wounds. Furthermore, during the First World War Large amounts of salt were mined for transportation to the United States for ammunition. Apparently, a ton was extracted every day.


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Tourist exploitation

Although for tourists it is an area worth discovering, the truth is that it is a sacred place for the natives. Therefore, today there are certain restrictions when visiting this corner. Of course, bathing is completely prohibited. Even so, there are people who totally ignore the rules and sneak into the enclosure to be able to see the strange and therapeutic lake up close. One way to respect the indigenous people is to contemplate this place from the highway or from other corners. It is the advantage of being located in a valley. Then we leave you with our Gallery, where you will find more images of this spectacular natural space located in Canada. Do not miss it!

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