Osoyoos Parks & Gardens

The antelope-brush ecosystem is home to hundreds of endangered plant and animal species. Explore Canada's only desert along this research centre's 1,524 metres (5,000 feet) of boardwalk.

The South Okanagan Grasslands protected area encompasses four sites: Mt Kobau, Kilpoola, Chopaka East and Chopaka West, for a total of 9,364 hectares. The park protects one of the most endangered ecological sites in Canada, featuring a number of rare and endangered plants, animals, birds and reptiles unique to the hot, semi-desert climate. The park offers hiking opportunities, horseback riding, domestic animals and more. Fishing and hunting are also permitted with the appropriate licenses and during the right time of year.

Set on the shores of Osoyoos Lake, this picturesque park has an excellent beach, picnic tables and campsites.

Located in the Okanagan Valley on Osoyoos Lake, Haynes Point Provincial Park boasts a hot and dry climate. The lake is very warm and so is popular for swimming, waterskiing, jet-skiing and windsurfing. Visitors can also fish, and bird-watchers will be interested to know that the park is home to Canada's smallest bird, the calliope hummingbird.