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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.
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
Opening Day is Saturday April 27th
10 am to 2 pm
April 27 to May 15
Wednesdays to Sundays 10 am to 2 pm
(closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
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Starting May 15
Daily 9 am to 4 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.
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.
For more information contact Jayme Friedt at
250.495.2470 or director@desert.org
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 here.
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Guided Tours
Will resume in Spring of 2024
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.
For more information contact Jayme Friedt at
250.495.2470 or director@desert.org
BE SURE TO DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR A WALK IN THE DESERT. WATER, HATS AND COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR ARE ESSENTIAL!