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Where to stay in Osoyoos, BC for a vacation?

6/17/2021

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Travel restrictions are lifted within BC as of June 15, 2021 and people are deciding where to go for a vacation. Interprovincial and international recreational travel is still discouraged, so the most practical and accessible would be looking within our own province. 
One place really stands out amongst all the beautiful places in British Columbia and it is warmest city in Canada, Osoyoos aka Mexico of Canada.
Osoyoos, pronounced "O-sue-use", is a version of the Okanagan word "Sooyoos" meaning "the narrows of the lake" or "the place where two lakes come together. Here are some facts about Osoyoos:
  1. Home to some of the warmest average temperatures in Canada - The average summertime temperature is around 28°C (82.4°F) and the average winter temperature is approximately 1.3°C (34.3°F) .
  2. Osoyoos receives an average annual rainfall of less than 318 mm (12 inches) and 2039 hours of sunshine.
  3. Osoyoos Lake is Canada's warmest fresh-water lake. In July and August, water temperatures average 24°C (75°F). The lake stretches over 19 kilometres (12 miles) of Canadian and United States territory; 14.7 kilometres (5.7 square miles) on the Canadian side.
  4. Nk'Mip Cellars is the first aboriginal winery in North America (second in the world). Nk'Mip Cellars opened in September 2002, but the Osoyoos Indian Band have been growing grapes on their land since 1968, and their harvests were very much in demand by well known wineries.
  5. Golf Courses in the South Okanagan are usually in use from February to late November and sometimes year-round.
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Spirit Ridge Resort by Hyatt

Spirit Ridge resort is located on sacred traditional territory of Nk'Mip people, who care for  their land and live in piece with the environment. Nk'Mip people speak Nsyilxcən language and belong to Thompson Okanagan region.
Spirit Ridge is absolutely unique place to stay: it has Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Nk'Mip Cellars winery on it's territory, Desert Spa, two restaurants, Sonora Dunes Golf Course, Indian Grove riding stables. Spirit Ridge Resort offers uncompromised quality stay.
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Rooms have nice finishing's, with state of the art design for durability and comfort. Linens are crispy white, bedding is super soft and comforting. Each suite has a kitchen area equipped with coffee machine, kettle, toaster, blender, full size fridge, cooking range, dishwasher, utensils, plates, cookware. Essentially, it could be a long-term residence for snow birds or short-term residence during the summer months. Some residences have a washer/dryer as well.
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Living rooms have a fire-place, sofa and arm-chair, big screen TV. All rooms have their own balcony either with a view of the lake/rolling grape hills, golf course, street/pool area. Each balcony has a table with chairs and a BBQ.
Spirit Ridge resort has 2 outdoor heated pools: large main pool for family admittance and smaller adult only pool. Each swimming pool has a hot tub area as well. Towel service is at both pools. Steam room is closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, gym is open but limited occupancy and masks are mandatory.
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One interesting fact worth to mention, as Spirit Ridge is located in a desert area, there are rattle snakes in the area. If you decide to go for a stroll between sagebrush bushes beware. We went through the Cultural Centre and down towards water, but did not see any rattle snakes.
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We highly recommend to visit Nk'Mip Cultural Center to get a better understanding how people lived on this territory many years ago, their culture and values. 
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