Location: Osoyoos
Top Things to do in Osoyoos
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley
Osoyoos (/ɒˈsuːjuːs/, historically /ˈsuːjuːs/) is the southern-most town in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia between Penticton and Omak. Near the border with Washington state, the town is also adjacent to the Indian Reserve of the Osoyoos Indian Band. The origin of the name Osoyoos was the word sẁiẁs (pronounced "soo-yoos") meaning "narrowing of the waters" in the local Okanagan language (Syilx'tsn). The "O-" prefix is not indigenous in origin and was attached by settler-promoters wanting to harmonize the name with other place names beginning with O in the Okanagan Country (Oliver, Omak, Oroville, Okanogan). There is one local newspaper, the Osoyoos Times.
Restaurants in Osoyoos
1. Wine Tours Gone South
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5.0 based on 371 reviews
A wine tour designed with you in mind! Best Value Wine Tour in Osoyoos, comfortable van with knowledge & fun guides, we can create day that will have you plan your return visit!
2. Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad
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5.0 based on 637 reviews
OPEN YEAR ROUND Monday to Saturday. A world Class Miniature Wonderland Experience. 4000 sq ft. of family fun with up to 45 computer controlled trains traveling on 2 km (1 1/4 miles) of tracks weaving through mountains and towns. Discover the 20000 + hand-painted little people and animals in scale 1:87 (HO) placed in humorous and funny situations and scenes. You'll be impressed with the devotion to details and the charm and humor of the presentation. Watch with delight, the unique operational car system running through towns, stopping for gas and traffic lights. So much more than just Trains. When driving from downtown Osoyoos, take Hwy 3 towards Vancouver (about 3 km.) Turn left at the SECOND entrance into the Buena Vista Industrial Park onto 115th Street. Look for the yellow warehouse with the big signs out front.
Reviewed By myersb2017
What a great place for all ages as this is an amazing creation that you need many visits to take it all in as there is so much detail
3. OK Wine Shuttle - Tours
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5.0 based on 350 reviews
OK Wine Shuttle offers the most wineries, the most choice and the most flexibility - all for the lowest wine tour prices in the industry. Serving the south Okanagan wineries, OKWS was named by BC Living Magazine as one of the Top 10 Things to do in 2016. Please see our website for info on tours - 4 and 6 hour HOHO, private and stagette tours - schedule, routes, pick-up locations, pricing, wineries and lunch options.
4. Swiws Spirit Tours
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
South Okanagan Wine and Cultural Tours. Discover the fascinating stories of Canada’s only desert and share in the rich living culture of the Okanagan people. Based in Osoyoos BC, we offer many winery and cultural tour options leaving from your accommodations door step.
5. Moxie Tours
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
Welcome! You are planning your special trip to the OKANAGAN VALLEY that you require to be easy and relaxing with understated luxury and personal service. We are a boutique operator that specializes in elevated wine experiences. Our advantage? We are particularly known for introducing our clients to “hidden gems” with “private tastings”, often accompanied by the wine maker or vintner. Your Okanagan Valley experience does not finish with your wine tour. If you are “feeling lucky” MOXIE offers the opportunity to enjoy the nightlife with luxury transportation to CASCADES CASINO in Penticton. Tables, slots, dinner and entertainment. We will be standing by to escort you back to your hotel. For the more adventurous, MOXIE offers the only one of its kind custom 2-SEAT MOTORCYCLE SIDECAR to wisp you away through the valley. Enjoy lunch perched high above the valley courtesy of any one of the first class winery restaurant. Cheers!
6. Sun Hills Riding Centre
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By 594edf
As everyone else has been saying, Sherry and Dave are special people and offer an amazing experience. The ride itself was first rate, and it felt like we were experience a live action western movie as we rode through the sagebrush foothills above the lake. My favorite part of the ride happened before it even started when Sherry was introducing us to the horses and sharing each horse's story of how it was rescued. It made the time we spent with our horse that much more meaningful. Regardless of where each one came from, it is obvious that they are now well cared for and living their best lives. Thank you Sherry and Dave for everything you are doing!
7. Osoyoos Desert Centre
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4.5 based on 161 reviews
The Osoyoos Desert Centre is a 67 acre nature interpretive facility where visitors can learn about desert ecology, habitat restoration and conservation of endangered ecosystems in the South Okanagan. Guests are invited to explore Canada’s desert by taking a guided or self-guided tour along a 1.5 km elevated wooden boardwalk. In addition, the Centre features an interpretive facility with hands-on exhibits and a native plant demonstration garden. Visitors can also browse through our Gift Shop, enjoy a snack in the outdoor picnic area, or relax at one of the kiosks and take in the spectacular views.
Reviewed By okforyou
IF you want to truly see and understand the dramatic natural landscape of this area, a visit to this Desert Centre is a must. Well explained through the self-guided material and storyboards set out throughout the boardwalk, it provides an enjoyable and enlightening afternoon.
8. Osoyoos Lake
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4.5 based on 408 reviews
Known as the "warmest lake in Canada," Osoyoos Lake stretches fourteen miles and is a favorite for summer recreation and winter sports.
Reviewed By edn636 - Delta, Canada
Walking along the lake shore was such a wonderful relaxing and de-stressing experience. It did help, the time of year did help create this tranquility for us. I would seriously recommend a walk along the lake in the off season. It really cleared out my mind of all the "junk" that was there.
9. Anarchist Mountain Lookout
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
A scenic lookout that takes visitors from 910 feet to 4,045 feet for spectacular views of the Okanagan Valley and part of Washington state.
Reviewed By Merlin797 - Okanagan Valley, Canada
If your traveling on Hwy 3 in either direction, up or down the Anarchist, and you see the pullout for the viewpoint, you better pull off and enjoy the view. It's good, no matter what the weather.
10. Haynes Point Provincial Park
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4.5 based on 165 reviews
Measuring about 60 feet across, this natural spit of land stretches out into the middle of a lake providing views of both Canada and the United States.
Reviewed By alexgiovannelli - Osoyoos, Canada
This is a small peninsula that extends into Osoyoos Lake. It has one road in and same road out. It is very popular with campers as sites are lake front, relatively private, and only a few kilometers from downtown. Great for those that like to canoe or spend time on the lake. Be aware these campsites book very quickly and advance booking is needed. You can also use day facilities and go for a walk if you cannot find a site.
