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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.
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.
Located 3 km north of Osoyoos off Highway 97, Osoyoos Desert Centre is open annually from May through early October.
HOURS
OPENING DAY
Saturday May 2
10 am to 2 pm
SPRING HOURS
Wednesday to Sunday
10 am to 2 pm
(closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
Location
14580 146 Avenue Osoyoos, BC
(3 km north of Osoyoos off Highway 97)
Admission
Family - $30
(Max 2 adults & children under 18)
Adults - $12
Seniors (65+) / Youth (ages 6-17) - $10
Children (5 and under) - Free
Admission to the Desert Centre includes either a guided or self-guided tour. Choose the option that works best for you.
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 $10 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
Self-Guided Tour booklets are available at the ODC or download a PDF here.
Self-guided tours vary depending upon your pace; most visitors take one hour.
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!
