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.

Rattlesnake Canyon Amusement Park  
This mining town themed amusement park offers mini golf, exciting go kart racing, a variety of rides, bumper boat pool, an old chuck wagon, 35 ft climbing wall, tattoo parlor, souvenir store, arcade, and an ice cream parlour in an authentic windmill.

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.

Mount Baldy Ski Area
A unique ski area overlooking the Okanagan Valley, just minutes away from Oliver, Osoyoos, and Penticton. Experience relaxed, family-friendly skiing on the mountain tops of the Okanagan-Similkameen and Boundary-Kootenay regions.

Osoyoos Golf & Country Club
Two unique 18 hole championship golf courses, the Park Meadows and the Desert Gold. Both courses have 4 tees to accommodate players of any skill level.

Fairview Mountain Golf Course
Located in Oliver, British Columbia, overlooking the vineyards and wineries of the South Okanagan. This par 72 golf course was designed by renowned golf course architect Les Furber.

Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad
The biggest little European minature railway in Canada. Featuring 4000 sq. ft of family fun. Up to 25 computer controlled trains travelling on 25 km of tracks weavign through mountains and towns.

Desert Centre
Hands on interpretive centre with board walk tours through the desert.

Wineries
Visit one of our many wineries, all within a short drive from the hotel.