Osoyoos is home to a unique and fragile desert ecosystem of antelope brush and cacti, set against rolling hills, with acres of lush green vineyards and orchards. It’s what’s known as a “semi-arid shrub-steppe” desert, and it’s absolutely breathtaking. It’s...
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While Osoyoos is widely known as one of the best places to spend summer vacation in British Columbia, the South Okanagan is also a spectacular spot to visit in the fall. The busier days of July and August are gone...
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The resort town of Osoyoos is the hub for a variety of activities during the summer, but one of its lesser-known hidden gems is the mountain biking scene. Among the hills surrounding the area, which are laden with world-class vineyards...
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The Osoyoos region is home to a countless number of wildlife species that have made the desert their home. The variety of grasslands, wetlands desert vegetation, heat, and lakes throughout the South Okanagan have created a unique ecosystem where a...
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While many know Osoyoos for boasting the warmest fresh-water lake in Canada and associate a collection of watersports with the area, we’ve got news for you: This place is not just a lake town. While tourists and locals alike flock...
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As July nears an end, Osoyoos has gotten hot! Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the South Okanagan that lasts until Sunday with daytime temperatures expected to reach as high as 41 degrees Celsius in that span. During...
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To some, summer is unofficially known as picnic season. With the warmer weather most certainly having arrived in Osoyoos, locals and visitors alike have been eager to get outside and soak up that vitamin D. And what better way to...
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Come play outside with us! With the warmest lake in Canada, breathtaking scenery from lush vineyards to rolling desert hills, and a climate that makes it easy to get out and play practically all year long, Osoyoos has so much...
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It has been quite the month of June for one Osoyoos rattlesnake, who ultimately decided to leave his desert home in style, but has now been safely returned to the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre. Enzo, a locally-marked Western Rattlesnake that...
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Osoyoos is the perfect place to spend a day, weekend, or full vacation with the family and make some memories! Winter or summer, rain or shine, there are lots of great options for family fun activities in the area. Know...
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