Traditional Osoyoos buckskin and beading on display at Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre

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Osoyoos Desert Centre

Okanagan Valley


Hear the rattle of a snake and the songs of birds at the Osoyoos Desert Centre, 3km north of town, where interpretive kiosks along raised boardwalks meander through the dry land. The nonprofit center offers 90-minute guided tours. Special gardens focus on delights such as delicate wildflowers.