Osoyoos
Located
on BC Highway 97 in the south Okanagan Valley, only five minutes
from the Canada - US border, Osoyoos, British Columbia, basks
in Canada's driest climate. A fact not lost on sun loving vacationers
and retirees!
In
fact, Osoyoos is located on Canada's only desert - the northern
most tip of the Sonora Desert. Situated in the heart of the
South Okanagan, and boasting the lowest annual rainfall and
the highest average temperatures, this is appropriately called
BC's Desert Wine Country!
Once
a crossroads for north-south, east west trade traffic, Osoyoos
is now primarily a retirement & vacation center and orchardist
area. Apricots, peaches, pears, plums, cherries, apples and
grapes thrive in the hot, dry climate, while the surrounding
area features desert flora and fauna such as prickly pear cactus,
antelope bush and rare species of birds.
Visit
Canada's warmest lake - Lake Osoyoos - for a wide array of watersports
or enjoy many of the festivals and jamborees hosted here.
Fish
in nearby lakes, hike the hills or golf one of the local links.
Lodging, accommodation, restaurants, pubs, shops and services
are located in Osoyoos.
Oyoyoos
is a British Columbia First Nations word meaning "The Narrows
of the Lake".
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Desert Surfside Motel:
Enjoy our premium beachfront holiday location in Osoyoos. Our luxury 2 bedroom condo, is fully equipped with full kitchen, plasma TVs, air-conditioning, gas BBQ and a balcony overlooking the sandy beach. Your family can enjoy Canada’s warmest freshwater lake. more |
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Great Estates of the Okanagan:
Visit 5 of the most exceptional wineries in the Okanagan Valley for a unique touring experience. This tour route, not marked on the standard wine tour maps, will take you through some of the most breathtaking scenery, & unique wineries in the Okanagan. more |
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Ideal Vacation Rentals:
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Accommodations:
The entire Osoyoos area has a variety of accommodations for
the visitor from camping facilities in private sites and provincial
parks to numerous value motels and destination hotels plus unique
lodges and bed & breakfasts.
Local
Attractions: Anarchist Mountain Lookout, Baldy Mountain
Ski area, Equestrian Centre & Race Track, Harness point Amphitheater,
Osoyoos Historic Museum, Spotted Lake
Population:
3550
Elevation:
277 m (910 ft)
Industry:
tourism and fruit growing
For
Information:
Osoyoos Travel InfoCentre,
Box 227,
Osoyoos, B.C. V0H 1V0
•Tel: (250) 495-7142 • Fax: (250) 495-6161
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association,
1332 Water Street,
Kelowna, B.C, V1Y 9P4,
• Telephone: (250) 860-5999 • Fax: (250) 861-7493
Osoyoos
to Penticton
There are a number of small to mid-size communities along
Highway 97 from Osoyoos to Penticton. The entire area is renowned
for its many recreational activities and fascinating sites;
there are plentiful orchards full of delectable fruit all summer
long plus numerous lakes and rivers for camping and fishing
and relaxing as well as a number of visitor services and attractions.
Okanagan
Falls is surrounded by orchards, ranches and vineyards. The
visitor can explore the many well-preserved heritage buildings,
and tour fine wineries and the several fruit confection facilities.
Kaleden
The
community of Kaleden is located on Skaha Lake and provides visitors
with various resort facilities, beach access, restaurant service
and gas. Fruit stands, a game farm, Christie Memorial Provincial
Park and a tourist information centre are nearby.
Population:
1118
Industry:
tourism and fruit production
Location:
Kaleden is located on Highway 97, approximately 10 minutes
south of Penticton.
For
Information:
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association,
1332 Water Street,
Kelowna, B.C, V1Y 9P4,
Telephone: (250) 860-5999 • Fax: (250) 861-7493
Oliver
is located between Osoyoos and Skaha Lakes on Highway 97 in
a lush fruit growing area.
Learn
more about Oliver
For
Information:
Oliver & District Travel InfoCentre,
36205 93rd St. Box 460, Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0
• Tel: (250) 498-6321 0149 • Fax (250) 498-3156
