Osoyoos,
Okanagan Valley is a
recreation and agricultural community situated on the shores
of Lake Osoyoos surrounded by lakes, desert hills and valleys
of grapes and fruits. The small community is the southern-most
entry point in the Okanagan Valley neighbouring the Canada /
USA Border.
Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada
is home to a wineries, vineyards, orchards and fruit stands.
There are wineries in the region providing top quality tours
and wine information. The community is rich in First Nation
wine culture and history - one of the local wineries in the
region is the first winery to be operated by one of Canada's
First Nation people.
Some of the activities enjoyed
in the summer months in Osoyoos include hiking, mountain biking,
birdwatching, road cycling, swimming, water skiing, camping,
golfing, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing,
wine tours, fruit picking, fishing and kiteboarding. Baldy
Mountain is the winter destination in the region for downhill
skiers and snowboarders.
Unique to Osoyoos is Canada's
only desert - the Northern Sonora Desert.
A lake and desert eco system enjoying less than 12 inches of
rain and over 2000 hours of sunshine a year! The
Osoyoos region is referred to as the "Arid Biotic Zone"
because of the desert landscape and the very dry temperatures.
It is home to some of North Americas
most endangered species like the Sage Thrashers and Tiger Salamanders.
The community of Osoyoos has many
of the amenities important to travelers like accommodations,
banks, grocery stores, gas stations, repair shops, gift stores,
restaurants, internet and laundromat.
The community
follows along the sandy shores of Osoyoos
Lake which is reported as being the warmest fresh water
lake in Canada! In the backcountry of Osoyoos near the community
of Rock Creek is
a very popular hiking and mountain biking trail named the Kettle
Valley Rail Trail.
Sandy beach parks in the community
of Osoyoos which are easily accessible include the Haynes
Point Park and Cottonwood
Park. The parks and trails located away from the community
in the backcountry forests and mountains include the Kettle
River Provincial Park and Conkle
Lake.