The South Okanagan is a visitor's dream destination. Check out all the wonderful things to see and do during your stay.
Osoyoos Desert Centre
The Desert Centre offers guided as well as self-guided tours through acres of protected desert. An interpretive facility provides displays and exhibits of natural wildlife that exists in Canada's only desert.
Open from late April until early October.
When you spot the sign just north of Osoyoos, turn off Highway 97 at 146 Street and follow the road up the hill. You will find a gate and sign near the end of the road.
Open from late April until early October.
When you spot the sign just north of Osoyoos, turn off Highway 97 at 146 Street and follow the road up the hill. You will find a gate and sign near the end of the road.
Haynes Point, Osoyoos
Cattails at Haynes wetlands
Provincial Park campground
Day Picnic area
Boat Launch
Swimming
Wetlands Walk
Biking and Hiking trails.
Day Picnic area
Boat Launch
Swimming
Wetlands Walk
Biking and Hiking trails.
Rattlesnake Canyon, Osoyoos
Miniature Golf, bumper cars, rides, go carts, food and lots of other family fun.
June 25 to Sept. 5
Daily 9:30 am - 11 pm
5502 Main Street
Osoyoos
June 25 to Sept. 5
Daily 9:30 am - 11 pm
5502 Main Street
Osoyoos
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
Osoyoos
Open mid-March to Oct.
Experience the environment of First Nations. Nature exhibits, village exhibit, programs & gift shop.
Turn off Highway 3 East at 45th street
Open mid-March to Oct.
Experience the environment of First Nations. Nature exhibits, village exhibit, programs & gift shop.
Turn off Highway 3 East at 45th street
Satary Stables, Osoyoos
Satary Stables,
11305-28 Ave
Osoyoos
+1 250 485 7866 or
+1 250 495 7400
Trail rides, Petting zoo and farm tours, Picnic area with fire pit.
Also B&B (Sleep in a Teepee)
11305-28 Ave
Osoyoos
+1 250 485 7866 or
+1 250 495 7400
Trail rides, Petting zoo and farm tours, Picnic area with fire pit.
Also B&B (Sleep in a Teepee)
Model Railroad, Osoyoos
Vaseux Lake Bird Sancturay
Highway 97 between Oliver and Okanagan Falls.
Over 200 species of birds as well as wetland plants and animals. A boardwalk provides easy access to bird blind for birders.
Campground nearby and fishing allowed.
Over 200 species of birds as well as wetland plants and animals. A boardwalk provides easy access to bird blind for birders.
Campground nearby and fishing allowed.
Kettle Valley Railway, Summerland
A chance to ride a piece of history from May to October. See the gorge from Myra Canyon trestle, or sign up for the Great Train Robbery & BBQ - an experience the family will never forget.
1-877-494-8424
1-877-494-8424
Spotted Lake
Spotted Lake
Considered a spiritual place by the First Nations, the Spotted Lake west of Osoyoos is actually on private property, but can be viewed from Highway #3 west of Osoyoos.
Summerland Ornamental Gardens
A favorite spot for summer weddings. Lush lawns, fabulous flowers, protected areas and native species and a view of the KVR trestle. Admission is by donation.
4200 Hwy 97 south of Summerland.
4200 Hwy 97 south of Summerland.
Linden Gardens
Once a family apple orchard, Linden Gardens was lovingly designed to be a tranquil setting with a natural flow of flowers and gardens. The Frog City Cafe offers guests patio seating to enjoy their lunches from April to Oct.
351 Linden Ave. Kaleden
351 Linden Ave. Kaleden
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory
An array of giant telescopes photograph the skies using radio waves.
DRAO allows self-guided tours from 10 to 5 pm on weekdays, and once a year about September they have an open house with scientists on hand to give talks about their work and discoveries of the solar system.
717 White Lake Road (north of Oliver, BC)
Info: +1 250 497 2300
DRAO allows self-guided tours from 10 to 5 pm on weekdays, and once a year about September they have an open house with scientists on hand to give talks about their work and discoveries of the solar system.
717 White Lake Road (north of Oliver, BC)
Info: +1 250 497 2300
The Canal Walkway
A moderate hiking trail open to pedestrian and bike traffic.
Some parking at 62nd Ave off Hwy.97. The canal walkway offers some nice views.
Some parking at 62nd Ave off Hwy.97. The canal walkway offers some nice views.
Mount Kobau
An annual star-gazing party is held at the mountain top in Aug. Located about 10 kms west of Osoyoos, access by a rough gravel road takes you to within a 1 Km hike to the top where spectacular views await. Look for the survey triangulation marker if you make it to the top!