Guidebook for Your Visit to the South Okanagan
Parks & Nature
Hiking, nature walks, stars, fishing, boating...these are some of the picks we have for you...
Mahoney Lake Ecological Reserve is a unique ecosystem. It is a saline lake and one of the very few meromictic lakes in BC. Beautiful and easy trails. Bird watching paradise. If you visit, please be Bear Aware!
Mahoney Lake
Mahoney Lake Ecological Reserve is a unique ecosystem. It is a saline lake and one of the very few meromictic lakes in BC. Beautiful and easy trails. Bird watching paradise. If you visit, please be Bear Aware!
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO)
717 White Lake Rd
Skaha Lake
Spotted Lake
16300 BC-3Saline endorheic alkali lake near the Miniature Railway in Osoyoos.
Vaseux Lake
Fabulous views, nature trails, fishing, kayaking/canoeing
Access to the McIntyre Bluff trail is through our private Willowbrook Park. Brenda will be more than happy to tell you how to get to the trailhead.
8 locals recommend
McIntyre Bluff
Access to the McIntyre Bluff trail is through our private Willowbrook Park. Brenda will be more than happy to tell you how to get to the trailhead.
Essentials
For your grocery needs.
Kevin's No Frills
5955 Main StBuy-Low Foods
5717 Main StSightseeing
Our top favorite places to visit!
This is a unique year-round indoor adventure. There are 4 people that have created this amazing world-class miniature world. Over 20,000 hand painted people, and 45 computer controlled trains, as well as automated buses and cars. I never tire of this place!
Open 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday.
20 locals recommend
Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad
11611 115th StThis is a unique year-round indoor adventure. There are 4 people that have created this amazing world-class miniature world. Over 20,000 hand painted people, and 45 computer controlled trains, as well as automated buses and cars. I never tire of this place!
Open 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday.
Rattlesnake Canyon
5502 Main StFamily Fun Park
Wibit The Evolution Of Waterplay
1010 Lakeshore DrWaterpark fun for the whole family!
Oliver Theater
6387 Main StThe best little movie theatre ever! Cheap Tuesdays.
Fabulous property containing 9 acres of gardens! Take a stroll, soak in the views, and then indulge in a treat or some lunch at the cafe.
I have passes so please take them with you so you can enjoy this magnificent place on us!
19 locals recommend
Linden Gardens and the Frog City Café
351 Linden AveFabulous property containing 9 acres of gardens! Take a stroll, soak in the views, and then indulge in a treat or some lunch at the cafe.
I have passes so please take them with you so you can enjoy this magnificent place on us!
Not your every day hardware store. This is a fun store filled with so many different things. Great gift shopping here! The store keeps going and going...once you go inside, you'll see! It's my favorite place to shop for gifts. Toys, Garden ornaments, trinkets and so much more! Looking for a souvenir? This is the place to go!
17 locals recommend
Osoyoos Home Hardware
8501 Main StNot your every day hardware store. This is a fun store filled with so many different things. Great gift shopping here! The store keeps going and going...once you go inside, you'll see! It's my favorite place to shop for gifts. Toys, Garden ornaments, trinkets and so much more! Looking for a souvenir? This is the place to go!
A racetrack unlike any other. With the flow of a classic Grand Prix circuit and benefits of modern technology. Designed and built with intention, taking advantage of natural elevation changes, and featuring a variety of corners to tempt, test and challenge. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery in Canada’s warmest climate – the motorsport equivalent of Pebble Beach. Area 27 is a driving enthusiast’s dream. https://www.area27.ca/
22 locals recommend
Area 27 Motorsports Park
A racetrack unlike any other. With the flow of a classic Grand Prix circuit and benefits of modern technology. Designed and built with intention, taking advantage of natural elevation changes, and featuring a variety of corners to tempt, test and challenge. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery in Canada’s warmest climate – the motorsport equivalent of Pebble Beach. Area 27 is a driving enthusiast’s dream. https://www.area27.ca/
Coming Soon!
The first village of its kind in Canada, District Wine Village will bring together small batch wine, beer and cider and liquor producers, unique events and creative culinary offerings in one exceptional South Okanagan location.
16 locals recommend
District Wine Village
100 Enterprise WayComing Soon!
The first village of its kind in Canada, District Wine Village will bring together small batch wine, beer and cider and liquor producers, unique events and creative culinary offerings in one exceptional South Okanagan location.
The smell of the place alone is reason enough to visit! Homemade ice creams, waffle cones, kettle corn, and fudge. Cute gift shop too!!
48 locals recommend
Tickleberry's
1207 Main StThe smell of the place alone is reason enough to visit! Homemade ice creams, waffle cones, kettle corn, and fudge. Cute gift shop too!!
Food scene
We have listed our favorite places to eat in Oliver, Penticton, and Osoyoos.
Firehall Bistro
34881 97th StGreat food, craft brewery onsite in Oliver.
Oliver Garden Restaurant
6213 Main StDelicious Chinese Food in Oliver
Delicious food. On the South shores of Okanagan Lake in North Penticton. Great margaritas!
82 locals recommend
Salty's Beach House
1000 Lakeshore Dr WDelicious food. On the South shores of Okanagan Lake in North Penticton. Great margaritas!
Wildfire Grill
8526 Main StDelicious lunches in Osoyoos
Convivia Bistro Cuisine
8312 74 AveGreat food, classy place in Osoyoos.
Fabulous Indian Food in Oliver. Kismet also makes really good wine!
13 locals recommend
Kismet Estate Winery
316 Rd 20Fabulous Indian Food in Oliver. Kismet also makes really good wine!
Delicious food, casual atmosphere, great views. Stuffed Yorkshire Pudding is yummy!
18 locals recommend
NK'MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course
6891 Tucelnuit DrDelicious food, casual atmosphere, great views. Stuffed Yorkshire Pudding is yummy!
Our Favorite Wineries
Oliver is the Wine Capital of Canada! With over 60 wineries within 20 minutes from us, these are some of our favorites!
Silver Sage Winery
4852 Ryegrass RdTasting at this winery will make a wine lover out of anybody!
I love that every penny of their $5 tasting fee goes towards the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC. They have a fabulous port! The restaurant has amazing food...pricey but delicious!
27 locals recommend
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
500 Burrowing Owl PlI love that every penny of their $5 tasting fee goes towards the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC. They have a fabulous port! The restaurant has amazing food...pricey but delicious!
Wine and bread pairing during your tasting. Take home fresh baked artisan breads. Oh my goodness it's delicious!!
10 locals recommend
Platinum Bench Estate Winery
4120 Black Sage RdWine and bread pairing during your tasting. Take home fresh baked artisan breads. Oh my goodness it's delicious!!
Oliver Twist Estate Winery
4900 Lupine LnFun wine! Neat little shop also.
Just a five minute drive from Legacy Acres. Delicous wines, fabulous salads, and dog-friendly atmosphere.
24 locals recommend
See Ya Later Ranch
2575 Green Lake RdJust a five minute drive from Legacy Acres. Delicous wines, fabulous salads, and dog-friendly atmosphere.