Local Area
Your Okanagan Lakeside Vacation In Sunny Osoyoos
Pioneer Walkway
Across the road from Lakeshore Villas Resort, there is a leisurely boardwalk alongside the lake perfect for morning walks, light jogging, or cycling. Along the way, stop in at Lakeside Cellars and taste their amazing wine or follow the boardwalk into town and grab a coffee at Junction 3. With its peaceful atmosphere and picturesque surroundings, the boardwalk is a perfect place to take in the natural beauty of Osoyoos.
Beaches
Directly across from Lakeshore Villas Resort is a small, family-friendly beach, providing a peaceful spot to relax with easy access to Osoyoos Lake. Just down the boardwalk, Osoyoos Regional Park offers spacious areas for picnicking, swimming, and water sports. Further into town, Gyro Beach features a large sandy area perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and volleyball, while Legion Beach provides a quieter, family-friendly atmosphere with gentle waters. For those seeking more solitude, Haynes Point Provincial Park offers a secluded beach and scenic hiking trails with stunning desert views. With warm waters and diverse outdoor activities, Osoyoos’ beaches offer visitors the perfect place to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Downtown
Downtown offers a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy, including charming shops, cafes, and restaurants with local cuisine. Visitors can easily pick up essentials for their stay at IGA’s Nesters Market, Save-On-Foods, and Shoppers Drug Mart, as well as enjoying the local boutique shops, art galleries and cultural attractions. Check out the Sonora Community Centre where you can enjoy community activities, seasonal skating, or watch Coyotes Junior B hockey games, or visit in the children’s water park in the summer season. While in Osoyoos, don’t forget to stop off at Home Hardware which has an amazing wide range of products to suit your every need during your stay including an incredible kids toys section.
Rattlesnake Canyon
Just down the road within walking distance you will find Rattlesnake Canyon which is a fun and exciting destination for families visiting Osoyoos. This family-friendly amusement park offers a variety of attractions, including a mini golf course, go-kart racing, and bumper boats, providing something for everyone. Kids and adults alike can enjoy the thrill of the rides, the challenge of the mini golf course, and the excitement of the arcade. The park’s relaxed atmosphere and fun activities make it a perfect place for families to spend quality time together and create lasting memories while enjoying the beautiful Osoyoos weather.
Local Restaurants
Osoyoos offers a delightful mix of dining options, ranging from casual pubs to fine dining establishments. Visitors can enjoy hearty comfort food at local pubs like Sage Pub and Owl Pub, which serve burgers, fish and chips, and craft beers, often accompanied by live music and scenic patio views. For a more refined experience, restaurants like the Campo Marina, or Convivia Bistro, a local French inspired bistro, and the Mediterranean-inspired eatery, Park 15, offer upscale dining with a focus on fresh, local ingredients and wines from the region. Whether you’re after a relaxed meal or a gourmet experience, Osoyoos’ vibrant food scene caters to all tastes.
Wineries
Osoyoos is at the heart of the South Okanagan’s exceptional wine region, known for its stunning landscapes and world-class vineyards. With over 40 wineries in the local area, visitors can explore a wide range of wine varietals, from robust reds to crisp whites, all crafted in a unique desert climate that provides ideal growing conditions. The region’s warm temperatures, combined with diverse terroirs, produce wines with distinctive flavors and characteristics. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, Osoyoos and Oliver offer an unforgettable wine-tasting experience surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Spas
Visitors to Osoyoos, British Columbia, seeking relaxation can enjoy several local spas offering a variety of rejuvenating treatments. Solterra Desert Spa provides services such as massages, facials, and body treatments, all inspired by the surrounding desert landscape. Levia Wellness Spa offers farm-to-treatment-table experiences using homegrown herbs and non-toxic products, including massages, facials, and floatation therapy.
Golf
Golf enthusiasts visiting Osoyoos, British Columbia, will find several exceptional courses to enjoy, each offering stunning scenery and unique challenges. The Osoyoos Golf Club, located right in town, features two 18-hole championship courses—the Desert Gold and Park Meadows—both offering breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding hills. Nearby, the Fairview Mountain Golf Club in Oliver is a renowned course known for its rolling terrain and meticulously maintained greens. For a more casual experience, visitors can head to Sonora Dunes Golf Course, a 9-hole gem set amid vineyards with panoramic desert and lake vistas. With these options, golfers of all skill levels can enjoy a memorable round in the heart of the South Okanagan. A local favourite and another beautiful course is Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf course.
