Outlook Business/Tourism newsletter: Issue 2. Published bimonthly by Destination Osoyoos,
this issue 07-18-05. Content by Mary Moreira, html by Keith Calder.

Business
Business Watch
Delicado's Southwestern Cafe expects to be open this Monday, July 18 or Tuesday, July 19. If you are looking for a fun and healthy alternative, Delicado's should be your next stop! Located at 8316 Main Street, Osoyoos. Tel: (250) 495-5337
On the web, visit www.delicados-deli.com.
Volunteer Opportunities

We are currently putting a volunteer list together as a resource for the community. There are as many opportunities in Osoyoos as there are unique talents and needs. If you have a few hours a day, a few hours a week, or are interested in a specific event, we would like to have you join us.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING:
  • Helping to improve the quality of community life
  • Gaining personal satisfaction through skill development
  • Meeting new people
  • Feeling good and building self esteem
  • Challenging yourself
  • Enhancing your health and well-being
  • Staying active and involved in the community
  • Having fun!
Contact: Mary at 495-3366
you can also browse our list of local organizations at
www.destinationosoyoos.com/organizations.html.
PROVINCE LEADS IN SELF EMPLOYMENT

The number of small businesses operating in B.C. grew by 3.4% last year, the second straight annual increase of more than 3%. B.C. has the second highest national proportion of private sector employment derived from small businesses in 2003, with almost 972,000 jobs derived from small business. Scotiabank also reports that self-employment accounts for 18% of the B.C.’s workforce, higher than in any other province and exceeding the 13% national average.

B.C. Links

British Columbia World-Wide Web (HTTP) Servers/Home Pages
An exhaustive list of B.C. based web servers and home pages. Browse, add your own business or organization's page, explore our province online.

Human Resources Development Canada

 Small Business B.C.
Business planning tools, links to trade shows and seminars, and a variety of resources for B.C. enterepreneurs.

Destination Osoyoos Visitor Info Centre
e-mail - website - staff - location

Tourism



 There's something for everyone in Osoyoos: sandy beaches around a warm, fish-filled lake (appropriate fishing license(s) required); a rare and endangered desert ecosystem; plus a ski hill, golf courses, playgrounds, orchards, wineries and Aboriginal cultural centres.

Osoyoos is so warm, sunny and beautiful that it's impossible to stay indoors for long. Luckily, there's plenty to do outside! You can walk along one of the many interpretive nature trails in the area or cycle on the 18.4-km (11.4-mi) International Hiking and Biking Trail, which passes many winery turn-offs by the time it reaches its end point just north of Oliver. Guided horseback rides through lands belonging to the Osoyoos First Nations are a good way to experience the desert and learn a little Aboriginal history at the same time. Then there's golf, which can be played 10 months a year in the area. Test your skills on the 27-hole course at the Osoyoos Golf and Country Club or the nine-hole Sonora Dunes desert course. There are other courses nearby.
info courtesy hellobc.com

e-mail: tourism@osoyoos.ca
Visitor Info

estimated visitors during June
to Visitor Information Centre:
3,633
to www.destinationosoyoos.com:
4,341 (19,043 hits)

info courtesy smallbusinessbc.ca
 

  • July 23 & August 6 - 19th Annual Home Hardware Street Dances - near Home Hardware. Come out, have a great family evening, and help support community projects.

  • July 30 - August 7 - Mt. Kobau Star Party - This is the 22nd year astronomers from all over North America have gathered to celebrate and learn more about the night sky.

  • Aug 20 - Annual Romancing the Desert - A very popular event for the Osoyoos Desert Centre that takes place each summer on the full moon in August. Wine food and fundraising takes pplace along the boardwalk under the warm summer skies.

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