The history of Osoyoos dates back to 1861 when a customs house was built on the Canadian-USA border. Osoyoos' colourful history includes First Nations, pioneers, miners, B.C. Provincial Police, ranchers, rum runners and farmers. Many exhibits relating to the establishment of the country's boundaries can be found at the Osoyoos Museum. An original log cabin from 1879 is housed within the museum along with B.C.'s only liquor distilling apparatus. When it comes to being unique, Osoyoos has the term wrapped up.
Spotted Lake - Alkaline Patterns
Photo by Kreg Sky
Nk'Mip Desert & Heritage Centre
(250) 495-7901 Osoyoos
Osoyoos Museum |
Kobau Trails: Hiking & Mountain Biking
Haynes Point Provincial Park:
A stretch of land stretching out into the middle of Osoyoos Lake.
Conkle Lake Provincial Park
A secluded lake in the Okanagan Highland east of Osoyoos, set amid a forest of western larch and lodgepole pine intermingling with willow and black alder that cover the sharply rising surrounding hills.
Johnstone Creek Provincial Park
Located east of Osoyoos, this park offers camping in a quiet, forested creek side setting. It provides a convenient escape from the hectic Okanagan Valley.
Fishing: Kilpoola Lake, Blue Lake
Golf: Osoyoos Golf and Country Club (27 hole links course) * Desert Springs Par 3 Golf Course
Skiing: Mount Baldy
Cross Country Skiing: Mount Baldy, Inkaneep X-C Trails
Water sports: parasailing, waterskiing, boating, canoeing
Wilderness Hiking: Mount Kobau Trails Double O Bikes - Bike Rentals
(250) 495-3312 Osoyoos
Osoyoos Desert Centre
(250) 495-2470 Osoyoos
SPOTTED LAKE - A rare and natural phenomenon covering 38 acres. It contains extremely high concentrations of minerals such as Epsom salts, calcium and sodium sulfates. In the hot sun, the water evaporates, crystallizing the minerals, forming many white-rimmed circles. These shallow pools reflect the mineral content of the water in shades of blues and greens. Lake Osoyoos Sailing Club
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