The viewpoint on Anarchist Mountain. Due to the close proximity to the US border, Highway 3 east had to be built straight up and over this mountain rather than going around. Gaining hundreds of meters of elevation in a very short stretch of road, the viewpoint at the top affords great views west to town, and south into the US.
Osoyoos Museum
19 Park Place, +1 250 495-2582 (http://members.netbistro....). Don't forget to visit the Osoyoos museum, know to be the "Best Small Town Museum in B.C." The museum features one of the finest displays from the archives of the B.C. 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 B.C. 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 Labour Day Weekend.Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad
11611 - 115th Street, +1 250 495-6842 (http://www.osoyoosrailroa...). Multiple trains running on over a kilometer of HO scale track. Unintuitively, the theme here is of European towns and villages. There is a gift shop on site. $5 adult, $3.50 children.Osoyoos Desert Centre
9202 - Hwy 97, +1 250 495-2470 (http://www.desert.org/). This ecological interpretive centre provides guided and self-guided tours along a 1.5km boardwalk through the desert, teaching the local flora and fauna of this unique area. $6 adult, $15 family.Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
1000 Rancher Creek Rd, +1 250 495-7901, toll free in BC 1 888 495-8555 (http://www.nkmipdesert.com/). Another source of insight into the desert flora and fauna, this one from the perspective of the natives. Self-guided and guided cultural tours on over 2km of trails. Desert animals available for viewing including a live rattlesnake show. $12 adults, $8 children ages 5-17, $36 families.Nk'Mip Cellars
1400 Rancher Creek Rd, +1 250 495-2985 (http://www.nkmipcellars.com/). The first native owned winery in North America, and the second in the world. Often has special events such as a traditional salmon barbeque matched with not so traditional wines. Daily tastings.Haynes Point Provincial Park
Surrounded by warm water and sandy beaches, Haynes Point sits on a pencil of land jutting into Osoyoos Lake at the southwest end of the town. The water is reported to be the warmest in Canada making it excellent for swimming, boating and fishing. Lakeside campsites and privacy make this a popular camping area. Reservations are necessary during the summer months, call: 1-800-689-9025.