Hupel, British Columbia

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Hupel is a settlement in the Regional District of North Okanagan in British Columbia, Canada.

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Hupel is located near Shuswap River. [1] Google maps indicates Hupel's postal code is V0E 1V5.

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References

  1. Garnet Basque (1982), British Columbia Ghost Town Atlas, A wealth of Information, this edition locates and identifies nearly 500 Ghost towns, Forts, Historic Trails & Indian Villages

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