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Take a tour along our 1.5 km boardwalk and experience the
extraordinary beauty of one of Canada’s rarest ecosystems.
The Osoyoos Desert Centre is a 67-acre nature interpretive facility where visitors learn about desert ecology, habitat restoration and conservation of endangered ecosystems in the South Okanagan.
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Visitors 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 building with hands-on exhibits and a native plant demonstration garden. Visitors can also browse through our Gift Shop, enjoy a snack or bagged lunch in the outdoor picnic area, or relax at one of the kiosks and take in the spectacular views.
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Located 3 km north of Osoyoos off Highway 97, Osoyoos Desert Centre is open annually from May through early October.
Hours
FALL HOURS
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY
10 AM TO 2 PM
(Admission cut off 1:15 pm)
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Location
14580 146 Avenue
Osoyoos, BC
(3 km north of Osoyoos
off Highway 97)
Admission
Family - $25
(Max 2 adults & children under 18)
Adults - $10
Seniors (65+) - $9
Youth (ages 6-17) - $8
Children (5 and under) - Free
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Admission to the Desert Centre includes either a guided or self-guided tour.
Choose the option that works
best for you.
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Visa, MasterCard, debit cards and ​
cash accepted.
Tours
Self-guided tours vary depending upon your pace; most visitors take one hour.
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Self-Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tour booklets are available at the ODC or download a PDF of our
Self-Guided Tour booklet here.
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Guided Tours
will resume in 2024​
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We will be closed for the 2023 season on October 9th.
BE SURE TO DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR A WALK IN THE DESERT.
WATER, HATS, COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR IS ESSENTIAL!
School Tours
Private, guided tours for school groups (elementary through post-secondary) are available upon request. Each tour is
led by a trained, interpretive guide and topics can be
tailored to meet the educational learning outcomes and/or curriculum objectives of your group.
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For more information contact Jayme Friedt at
250.495.2470 or director@desert.org
Group Tours
Private, guided tours for groups of 10 or more are available upon request. Each tour is led by a trained, interpretive guide and can be themed to suit the particular interests of your group. The fee is $8 per person and advance booking is required. Entrance to the interpretive centre and native plant demonstration garden is included.
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For more information contact Jayme Friedt at
250.495.2470 or director@desert.org