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Local AttractionsOsoyoos is known for its sizzling hot summers and sensational golf. It is located in the only desert in Canada with the lowest rainfall, the highest temperatures, and the warmest fresh water lake in the country. It is Fun on the Lake Osoyoos is so warm and sunny that it is impossible to stay indoors for long. Water activities range from wakeboarding, waterskiing, swimming and tubing. With Osoyoos shallow waters and closed off swimming areas, the lake is the perfect place for children. There are seven marinas in Osoyoos offering powerboats, persoanl watercrafts, skiies, and tubes. For the thrill of a lifetime try parasailing or banana boating at one of Osoyoos public beaches. Above the Board Watersports Tours: Enjoy the warm waters of Lake Osoyoos, a prime destination for watersports enthusiasts www.abovetheboardosoyoos.com WakePilot Wakeboarding: If it's fun on the water, we can take you there! Wakeboarding, waterskiing, wakeskating, wakesurfing, kneeboarding, tubing, barefooting, and more. www.wakepilot.com Biking and Hiking International Hiking and Biking Trail: Outdoor recreation enthusiasts from around the world are able to enjoy the scenery of the Okanagan along the hiking and biking trail which runs from the north end of Osoyoos Lake to McAlpine Bridge north of Oliver. The 18.4 kilometre trail caters to both hikers and cyclists. It provides a unique access to many South Okanagan wineries as well as the ecological reserve and Osoyoos Oxbows wildlife management area. Access is off Road #22 north of Osoyoos Lake. Mount Kobau: Take a short drive from Osoyoos and reach one of the tallest peaks around. This is a great place for stargazing and hiking, and the view is nothing short of spectacular. Fun for the Family Rattle Snake Canyon: park featuring an 18-hole mini golf, Go Karts, bumper boats, Tumble Whirl, Tornado, rock climbing wall, bungee tree, tattoo parlour & ice cream parlour, gift store, arcade, concession stand & more. Fun for the whole family. www.rattlesnakecanyon.ca Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad: Step into an unforgettable miniature fantasy world. Follow computer controlled Marklin trains as they meander through incredibly detailed European style towns & landscaping. 1200 buildings & 9000 hand painted little people adorn this 279 sq m (3000 sq ft) attraction. www.OsoyoosRailroad.com Kobau Lanes: Fun for the entire family! Eight computerized bowling lanes and a full fitness and tanning centre, all in one location. Come and enjoy their laser bowling. 250-495-6112 Osoyoos Waterslides: Just 5 minutes by car, opens the end of June until Labour Day, 7 days per week from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. weather permitting 250-495-7486 Mckinney Creek Adventures: Located in the mountains just east of Osoyoos, offers ATV, Jeep or snowmobile tours and a huge variety of wilderness activities. 250-446-2035 www.mckineycreek.com Golf Osoyoos Golf and Country Club: Perched high above the Town of Osoyoos, vistas of mountains, lake, desert and valley comprise their two full eighteen hole championship layouts offer all golfers a unique golfing experience. www.golfosoyoos.com
Fairview Mountain: Perched on the mountainside overlooking the vineyards and wineries of the South Okanagan, Fairview Mountain truly is a distinctively spectacular golfing destination.Fairview Mountain stretches over 160 breathtaking acres and plays just over 7,000 yards from its championship tees. www.fairviewmountain.com Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course: Owned and operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band, Nk’Mip Canyon expanded from a relaxed nine-hole course to a championship model in 2001. Its local field designers listened to the symmetry of the elevated Land to the north of the original nine and responded with a daring reply – adding 13 expansion holes and renovating 5 existing ones. www.nkmipcanyon.com Twin Lakes Golf Course: Twin Lakes Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation length golf course located in Kaleden, BC which is just south of Penticton, BC. The views and vistas are memorable and the course was deliberately designed to take advantage of the many natural surrounding mountains. www.twinlakesgolfresort.com To view more golf courses click here: Golf Wineries Close proximity to 35 award winning wineries which offer tours and tasting. Okanagan wines receive acclaim worldwide. The vineyards are nestled in the most scenic areas of the Okanagan. Wines from the Okanagan are receiving national and international recognition. Take personalized tours and treat yourself to some of these award-winning wines. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery: South Okanagan premium winery featuring guided & self-guided tours, stunning scenery, and a fine dining restaurant. www.bovwine.com Nk'Mip Cellars: Situated on a bench overlooking the shores of Osoyoos Lake, the site is adjacent to a tract of natural desert land while the newly planted vineyards and orchards provide a stunning contrast. Tour experiences at the winery are enhanced through the architecture, designed and constructed to display native art and artifacts, and enhance the beauty and unique nature of the wild sage desert surroundings. The Band has a long history of growing grapes and owns 230 acres at the Inkameep Vineyard that were first planted in 1968. www.nkmipcellars.com Hester Creek: Nestled among 85 acres of rolling hills along the Southern Okanagan's prestigious "Golden Mile", Hester Creek Estate Winery is home to some of the Okanagan's oldest and best producing vinifera vines. Our beautiful vineyard has been in operation for over 40 years and consistently yields some of the finest grapes found in the entire Okanagan Valley. www.hestercreek.com Jackson Triggs Winery: The Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate vineyards are situated in the south Okanagan Valley, a picturesque example of some of the most rugged beauty found in British Columbia. Located along striking mountain slopes that stretch above Osoyoos Lake, the vineyards enjoy plentiful sunlight thanks to its southwesterly exposure. www.jacksontriggswinery.com To view more wineries click here: Wineries Beaches and Parks Anarchist Mountain Lookout: A scenic lookout that takes visitors from 910 feet to 4,045 feet for spectacular views of the Okanagan Valley and part of Washington state. Haynes Point Provincial Park: Measuring about 60 feet across, this natural spit of land stretches out into the middle of a lake providing views of both Canada and the United States. Spotted Lake: Nine kilometres west of Osoyoos on Highway 3 is Klikuk, the Spotted Lake, containing one of the world's highest concentrations of minerals, including epsom salts, calcium, magnesium and many other trace minerals. The healing mud and waters were used to alleviate aches and pains. In the summer the water evaporates and crystallizes, making the white-ringed spots visible. The lake is on private land, and is therefore not accessible, but you can get a good view from the highway. Cottonwood Beach: With its warm, shallow water and public restrooms it is popular with families Lions Beach: This beach has slightly deeper water and lots of amenities. Gyro Beach: The largest beach that is the site of many events, including the Cherry Fiesta/Canada Day celebration on July 1st. It also has many amenities and plenty of shade trees. Winter Activities Mount Baldy: Take a 45-minute drive north on Highway 3, to Mount Baldy. A great place to picnic or hike in the summer, and great downhill or cross-country skiing in the winter, makes this an exciting year-round destination. www.mtbaldy.com Arts, Cultural, and Historical Experiences Desert Cultural Centre: The Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre (pronounced "Inkameep") celebrates thousands of years of Aboriginal habitation of the Nk'Mip Desert, one of Canada's three most endangered ecosystems. Learn about the living culture of the Okanagan people through tours, programs and interactive displays. www.nkmipdesert.com Desert Centre: This interpretive education and research facility hosts one of the largest concentrations of endangered plants and animals. Take a walk on the trails of the desert center and view nature in it's fullest. www.desert.org Osoyoos Museum: The Osoyoos Museum is home to an original 1891 log cabin, the first schoolhouse in Osoyoos, as well as serving as a jail and government house during its life. Considered to be one of the best small town museums in BC, the museum offers great exhibits for the whole family. http://osoyoosmuseum.ca |
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