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Biking Part of the International Hike and Bike Trail

Biking Part of the International Hike and Bike Trail

The International Hike and Bike Trail is 20 km recreational trail that begins 5.5 km north of Oliver, BC and ends at the north end of Osoyoos Lake. The trail follows the Okanagan River as it winds its way south to Osoyoos Lake and is wonderful way to explore the South...

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Hiking Mount Kobau: Testalinden Trail

Hiking Mount Kobau: Testalinden Trail

UPDATE! The Mount Kobau Testalinden Trail no longer exists. The trail was re-routed and is now the Chopaka Lookout Trail. Click the link below for more information about this beautiful trail: Hiking Mount Kobau: The (New) Chopaka Lookout Trail. UPDATE! The Mount Kobau...

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Osoyoos Lake Oxbows

Osoyoos Lake Oxbows

We have explored a couple hikes in and around Osoyoos, British Columbia such as the Osoyoos Desert Centre and the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre but a recent drive in that direction had me searching for a new adventure. After considering several options I...

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A Concert on the Beach

A Concert on the Beach

Last night we drove down to Osoyoos to go see a reggae band from Grande Prairie, Alberta: Tasman Jude. It was a bit of a trek to get there and it was sweltering hot when we arrived. The nice thing about the concert is that it was right on the beach so my children were...

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Nk’ Mip Desert Cultural Centre

Nk’ Mip Desert Cultural Centre

We joined our fellow home learners to explore the Nk' MipDesert Cultural Centre (pronounce in-Ka-meep) this week. It was a sunny cloudless day in Osoyoos, BC which meant that it was hot, very hot. Our tour started with a video about the Syilx people of the...

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The Osoyoos Desert Centre

The Osoyoos Desert Centre

At first glance the semi-arid landscape of the South Okanagan can appear desolate, but on closer inspection this is far from the truth. The South Okanagan is an extraordinary place. It is Canada's only "pocket desert", a fragile and endangered ecosystem that is...

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