Osoyoos Travel Guide

  Views of the lake
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  • Views of the lake
      Views of the lake
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  • Spotted Lake
      Spotted Lake
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  • The land jutting into the lake is Haynes Point
      The land jutting into the lake is Haynes...
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  • The lookout I am talking about, What a view!
      The lookout I am talking about, What a...
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  • Rattlesnake Canyon
      Rattlesnake Canyon
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Things to Do  

Go see Spotted lake

Go see Spotted lake, Osoyoos

 bicycle_girl Says:  This weird looking lake contains one of the highest concentration of magnesium sulfate, calcium, sodium and other rare elements, and when water evaporates with the heat, the element deposits show up in this weird formation. This is a privately owned lake, therefore you can't... 

Soar Above The Lake

Soar Above The Lake, Osoyoos

 briantravelman Says:  Wanna get a bird's eye view of the lake? Then parasailing might be just the thing for you! For this high flying adventure head to Watermark Beach. The guys are usually set up in a trailer there during the summer. It costs about 60 dollars, and no experience is neccessary.... 

Horseback Riding In The Desert

Horseback Riding In The Desert, Osoyoos

 briantravelman Says:  Horseback riding is one of the most popular activities on Lake Osoyoos. The horse stable is located right near the campground, and tours are offered about 3 times daily in the summer. The ride is deffinately worth it. It lasts a little over an hour, and takes you through... 

NK'MIP DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE

NK'MIP  DESERT  CULTURAL  CENTRE, Osoyoos

 balhannah Says:  This centre.......... (pronounced in-ka-meep) is a state-of-the-art interpretive centre.There are many indoor and outdoor galleries, unfortunately, on our day of visit, the Indoor area was not open, it was a disappointment, as I had read about this cultural centre, and came... 

MOUNT ANARCHIST

MOUNT ANARCHIST, Osoyoos

 balhannah Says:  I think this is a MUST DO for the wonderful views.On the opposite of Osoyoos to what we arrived, is the winding, steep road.....[910 feet to 4045 feet] that takes you up Anarchist Mountain. Here, you find the Lookout perched about 4,000 feet above sea level.From here you can... 

OSOYOOS & RATTLESNAKE CANYON

OSOYOOS & RATTLESNAKE CANYON, Osoyoos

 balhannah Says:  Ah! I bet you think Rattlesnake Canyon is a natural Canyon with the odd Rattlesnake?Sorry to disappoint, but it is an Amusement park, located in the main street of Osoyoos.http://www.rattlesnakecanyon.ca/This is one of the many things to do here.What I liked, was the warm... 

OSOYOOS LAKE & HAYNES POINT

OSOYOOS LAKE & HAYNES POINT, Osoyoos

 balhannah Says:  Around Osoyoos Lake, we found many beaches and picnic grounds. Even though it is a lake in Canada, the water was warm, just poked the toe in, to see if they were telling the truth about the warm water temperature! Yes they were! Haynes Point picnic ground we liked. It is a... 

Lookout over Osoyoos

Lookout over Osoyoos, Osoyoos

 balhannah Says:  After stopping and looking at Spotted Lake, it was time to head down the Mountain on Highway 3 to Osoyoos.On the way down, there is a lookout, if you like taking photo's, then make sure you pull off here, as the views are fantastic of the Mountains, Lake & surrounds.Just... 

SPOTTED LAKE

SPOTTED LAKE, Osoyoos

 balhannah Says:  Heading into Osoyoos, look out for the "Spotted lake", it is located on the RH side, about 9kms from Town. You can't go in, as it is located on private property, but you can get a good look from the fence. It is worth a stop to see, as this Lake contains one of the world's... 

Osoyoos Lake

Osoyoos Lake, Osoyoos

 toontown Says:  Osoyoos Lake averages 24 degrees in the summer and is one of the warmest lakes in Canada. You can rent a boat or sea-do and explore the lake, or simply put air in your favourite floaty and chill out near the shore in the areas roped off from boaters. It's heaven! 

Rattlesnake Canyon family amusement park

Rattlesnake Canyon family amusement park, Osoyoos

 toontown Says:  This is a great little amusement park - compact but good, if a little on the pricey side. In the summer it is most busy when the sun goes down, since there is not much else to do in the evening for families staying in Osoyoos. If you happen to take the kids in the afternoon... 

Hotels  

Casa Del Mila Oro

 1 Review and 7 Opinions  The Casa Del Mila ORO is a condo/townhome complex with a spa. IT is across the street from it's own... 

Best Western Sunrise Inn

 1 Review and 60 Opinions  A bit pricey, but its a nice place to rest. The previous guests had left the windows open, so when... 

Restaurants  

Burgers Plus: Burgers Plus

Burgers Plus: Burgers Plus, Osoyoos

 Carmanah Says:  After weeks of eating rich gourmet meals, I was craving simple comfort junk food - fried chicken. It became a joke, ever since we tried to buy a "bucket-o-cluck" at a KFC in July to bring to the beach, only to find that the location we had driven to had closed down. It's not... 

Campo Marina: Campo Marina

Campo Marina: Campo Marina, Osoyoos

 Carmanah Says:  Kind of a weird situation.Having just checked into our B&B, I was looking at the local restaurant menus and noticed the good variety of food at Osoyoos's Campo Marina, Italian restaurant. I felt like gnocchi, and my boyfriend felt like their veal tortellini. Because we were... 

Shopping  

Peach Hill Farm Market: Roadside fruit stands

Peach Hill Farm Market: Roadside fruit stands, Osoyoos

 Darby2 Says:  They have a wonderful selection of the freshest orchard produce...Cherries, peaches, apricots, apples, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers.I brought back a 20 pound case of peaches for just $14.50. Other items available include local honey, herbs, vegetables, cider, jams and... 

various locations throughout the Okanagan: Fresh fruit for sale

various locations throughout the Okanagan: Fresh fruit for sale, Osoyoos

 toontown Says:  A summertime trip to the Okanagan wouldn't be the same without gorging on fresh local peaches and cherries and corn, and taking a good haul home with you if possible. There are roadside fruit stands throughout the Okanagan. It should be noted that the old-fashioned casual... 

Local Customs  

RATTLESNAKES!

RATTLESNAKES!, Osoyoos

 balhannah Says:  Travelling along the dirt road to Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, we encountered many of these"Rattlesnake Crossings" signs.On arriving at the centre, we realized why......There is a RATTLESNAKE RESEARCH PROGRAM here, so they don't want to find their Rattlesnakes dead on the... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Stay Off This Beach At Night!

Stay Off This Beach At Night!, Osoyoos

 briantravelman Says:  The beaches in the city are safe, but stay away from the beaches on the otherside of the lake. Not on the Washington side, but on the Canadian side, on the east side (actually it's more like northeast), where all the campgrounds are. I forgot the name of the beach, but it's... 

osoyoos,b.c. seadoo rental @ starlite marina

osoyoos,b.c. seadoo rental @ starlite marina, Osoyoos

 rasween Says:  beware of renting any boats or seadoos from the holiday inn (starlite marina) janet brogan is manager. took my visa imprint . i brought seadoo back early was running rough. then they took seadoo out of the lake. her young apprentice mechanic told her the seadoo had "milfoil"... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Take a side trip to Washington State/Seattle

Take a side trip to Washington State/Seattle, Osoyoos

 urbandecay Says:  Osoyoos is right on the border with the US. Seattle is not too far away. But if you go here by bus don't take the Greyhound from Osoyoos (which goes through Vancouver). A quicker, cheaper and in some ways more interesting trip is to get someone to drive you to Omak,... 

Favorites  

Good food, with a view!

Good food, with a view!, Osoyoos

 Carmanah Says:   Because we were staying at the Observatory B&B which was located at the top of Anarchist Mountain, looking down over Osoyoos, we decided to spend an evening enjoying a meal from our patio. Take a look at our view, and you'll begin to understand why!Because there are dozens... 

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 The WINDMILL ICE CREAM was just down the street from our motel so we took a walk down and each had an ice cream. I had my favourite-- butter pecan. MMM 

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Q:  Can anyone recommend wineries? 

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A: Nk'Mip Cellars www.nkmipcellars.com - 1400 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos - (250) 495-2985 Moon Curser Vineyards - www.mooncurser.com - 3628 Hwy 3 E RR 6, Osoyoos -... 

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OSOYOOS---OASIS IN THE DESSERT

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 Osoyoos is a thriving , bustling community of approximately 6,000 people. It comes alive every summer with its wonderfully warm weather and beautiful lake. Their climate is unique to Canada and boasts... 

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What fantastic views around OSOYOOS!

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 We arrived in Osoyoos on a day trip from Hope. What a different kind of area we found, one that had quite a few items of interest to see & do. 

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Osoyoos: Canada's only desert

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Osoyoos. I'd love to share with you the 6 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Canada's little desert

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 Every orchard in this area has its roadside stand where fresh fruit like these are available. Peaches, nectarines, apricots, apples, grapes, pears, melons, cherries, tomatoes and a host of others 

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Hot hot hot!

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 This is the only place in Canada that grows bananas! Osoyoos is hosting lots of beach, sun lovers in the summer. Some people call this place their retirement paradise. I went with a couple of friend... 

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