Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel

Area Guide

Lake Osoyoos
It's a wonderful recreational destination with miles of shallow, sandy beaches (there are four public beaches). The lake is quite deep in the centre - a delight for avid fishermen. Five varieties of fish can be caught including Large Mouth Bass, Trout, Kokanee, Perch and White Fish. There are three boat launches and several marinas for renting boats, skidoos, or paddle boats.

Spotted Lake
During the hot and dry summer months, evaporation and crystallization cause the formation of white ringed circles on top of the lake, thus the name's inspiration. Although privately owned, sightseers can get a great view from the highway.

Osoyoos Outdoors
For the casual outdoor enthusiast, Osoyoos has many walkways along the beach, beside orchards, on side streets, or for a pleasant stroll downtown. Bike and motor-scooters are available for rent and many visitors spend the entire day riding along the lake. With any outdoor activity you must first decide on the myriad gorgeous views - fruit trees, the lake, pine trees and the steep mountains that envelope the valley.

The Windmill
This Osoyoos land mark since 1974, officially re-opened in March 1998 as a 36 seat teahouse, with a gift shop and stone grinding flour mill. On the main level, the traditionally costumed staff will be more than happy to serve you light lunch, High Tea, or a selection from the extensive array of delectable desserts and wide assortment of beverages available in the Teahouse. the gift shop on the second floor features Delft blue ware, wooden shoes, collector plates and many unique and special gift items. Throughout the day guests may visit the self-directed tour of the cap and every hour, free demonstrations of the flour grinding process take place.

Rattlesnake Canyon
A recently built attraction is An adventure mini golf course, this small theme park also has bumper boats.

Osoyoos Museum
Don't forget to visit the Osoyoos museum, known to be the "Best Small Town Museum in B.C." The museum features one of the finest displays from the archives of the BC Provincial Police. There are Indian artifacts, the first Canada Custom's House in the early 1800's, an 1879 log building, and the only liquor distilling apparatus to be found in a BC museum. Also of interest are artifacts from the local pioneers, miners, ranchers and farmers that struggled to reclaim this desert. It is open from the May long weekend until Labor Day Weekend.

Haynes Point Provincial Park
A strip of land, stretching out into the middle of the lake, provides a setting for one of the most unusual camping areas in BC. The spit narrows to just over 60 feet wide in spots, providing an excellent view of both Osoyoos and the U.S., then bubbles out into a forested campground at the end. This full service park offers walks, talks, audio-visual programs and other activities related to the natural and human history of the area.