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FAMILY FUN
Area 27
127 Area 27 Dr. Oliver 236.488.0027 | area27.ca
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Kartplex at Area 27 operates high performance Arrive + Drive race karts that are designed to give the sensations of racing machinery while remaining safe and serviceable. After your race, head over to the lookout and gaze in awe at the world-class 4.83 km car racing circuit.
Anarchist Mountain Lookout
No trip to Osoyoos is complete without a visit to this viewpoint just outside of town. Rising 1,491 metres above sea level, Anarchist Mountain offers panoramic views of Osoyoos Lake, the town, as well as south towards the Town of Oroville, WA. Head East on Highway 3 from Osoyoos. Follow the switchback for approximately 7 km until you reach the pullout area to safely stop.
Spotted Lake
7214 97th St. Osoyoos | 778.437.7676 sessionsoutdoorsports.ca
Known as kɬlilxʷ to the Sylix Okanagan Nation, the lake has long been considered a sacred lake and important source of traditional medicine for their people. During the hot summer months the water in the lake evaporates leaving concentrations of various minerals that form different coloured “spots” on the lake bed. Located 10km west of Osoyoos on Hwy. 3 the lake can be viewed from a gate but please do not go past that point. Tours are available through the First Nations’ operated Sẁiẁs Spirit Tours (250.689.1549, swiwsspirittours.com).
Osoyoos Scooters
6907 Ponderosa Dr. Osoyoos
250.408.9899 | osoyoosscooters.com
Get with the hip kids and cruise around town on one of the brand new Yamaha BWS 50 or Vino Scooters!
Kobau Lanes Bowling Centre
8404 97th St. Osoyoos | 250.495.6112 facebook.com/kobaulanes
Kobau Lanes is eight lanes of five-pin bowling fun for people of all ages! The bowling centre is also fully licensed and open seven days a week.
Mount Kruger Lookout
A pullout on Hwy 3 on the slopes of Mount Kruger east of Osoyoos is another vantage point of the town, lake and across to Anarchist Mountain and up towards Nk’mip. The pullout is just over 5 km from the junction of Hwy 3 and Hwy 97 and for safety is only accessible from the westbound direction.
Rattlesnake Canyon
5502 Main St. Osoyoos
250.495.3544 | rattlesnakecanyon.ca
This western mining town-themed amusement park includes an 18-hole mini golf course, bumper boats, go-karts, a rock-climbing wall, arcade with over 30 games, gem panning activity, tattoo parlour, bungee tree, tilt-a-whirl and tornado. And don’t miss a stop at the authentic windmill for an ice cream cone.
Double O Bikes
8905 Main St. Osoyoos
250.495.3312 | doubleobikes.com
Double O Bikes provides rentals, repairs, bikes and accessories, everything you need to get out and ride!
NK’MIP DESERT CULTURAL CENTRE
1000 Rancher Creek Rd. Osoyoos
250.495.7901 | nkmipdesert.com
The spectacular award-winning Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre (pronounced in-ka-meep) is one of the Okanagan’s top tourism destinations. The state-of-theart interpretive centre is an architectural marvel sensitively constructed into a hillside. Extensive indoor and outdoor exhibit galleries create a fun, interactive learning environment with hands-on displays, education stations and two multi-media theatre experiences.
Osoyoos Desert Centre
14580 146th Ave. Osoyoos
250.495.2470 | desert.org
Come experience the beauty and diversity of this unique desert environment at the Osoyoos Desert Centre, a 67-acre nature interpretive facility located 3 km north of Osoyoos. Enjoy a guided or self-guided tour along the 1.5 km boardwalk, explore hands-on displays in the interpretive building, and stroll through the native plant garden.
SOUTH OKANAGAN E-BIKE SAFARIS
250.689.2786 | okebikesafaris.ca
The e-bike safari company, has a fleet of the latest German-made electric pedal assist Cube E-bikes offering guided tours.
Indian Grove Riding Stables
600 Rancher Creek Rd. Osoyoos
250.495.7555 facebook.com/indiangroveriding
Indian Grove Riding Stables has led horseback trail rides through the Osoyoos desert and along mountain trails for over 40 years.
Sun Hills Riding Centre
4001 Golf Course Dr. Osoyoos
250.408.9990 | sunhillsriding.ca
Explore Canada’s pocket desert on horseback with one hour guided trail rides past stunning valley views overlooking orchards, vineyards and Osoyoos Lake.
Mount Baldy Ski Resort
2680 Mt Baldy Rd. Oliver
250.498.4086| baldyresort.com
A bounty of winter fun is offered at Mount Baldy, 40 minutes northeast of Osoyoos. A variety of trails, activities and amenities is offered in the winter. By the end of June, or early July the snow atop Baldy gives way to a lush greenery bursting with colourful wildflowers. Hiking up the mountain is a perfect respite from the blistering heat of the valley.
