RV Lifestyle Dodging the tumbling tumbleweeds, follow Black Sage Road to Church & StateWines, Black Hills Estates, Platinum Bench, Desert Hills and Quita Ferrara Winery, until finally arriving at Burrowing Owl. Osoyoos is located at the southern end of the Okanagan Valley, beside the international border with Oroville, Washington. Framed by desert hills, lakes, vineyards and orchards, Osoyoos is the ultimate year-round desert destination with a climate that allows you to luxuriate in its unique surroundings. Taste the area’s delicious fresh fruit, and drink award-winning wines right at their source. There’s more to Osoyoos than bright-blue skies and wineries set against gentle sloping hills. While the community embraces and proudly showcases their vintner industry, Osoyoos also has sophisticated resorts, numerous full-service RV parks, championship golf courses, the nation’s warmest lake and a wide range of cultural, intellectual and artistic experiences. Osoyoos is set on a vast and rugged landscape of hills and grasslands that invites hiking, mountain biking and wildlife viewing within easy access to the city. Osoyoos Lake is easily accessed fromdowntown for fishing, sightseeing or water activities. There’s something for all visitors to Osoyoos: sandy beaches around a desert environment, ski hills, playgrounds, orchards, wineries and a First Nations cultural centre. Osoyoos is a place where First Nations culture and contemporary lifestyles exist side by side and where ancient traditions and modern life have each carved out their place within a dramatic and welcoming environment. Owned and operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band and located on 1,200 acres of band land, NK’Mip Cellars is the first Aboriginal-owned and -operated winery in North America. The word NK’Mip translates to “bottomland” in English, being located at the southern end of the Osoyoos reservation. More than 500 Osoyoos Band members live here in the hottest and driest part of Canada. The adjoining resort offers a restaurant, conference facilities, accommodation, campground and RV park, and championship golf course. The Spirit Ridge at NK’MIP Resort and the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre are built on the slopes of Anarchist Mountain. The resort was built adobe style – making it look right at home in the surrounding desert – and guests can visit the onsite winery, play a round on the Sonora Dunes Golf Course, relax at the spa or hang out at one of two pools. The adults-only pool offers a sweeping view of Osoyoos Lake. The summer beach experience and tree-ripened fruit are still part of the Okanagan’s unique charm. But now, the RV also comes back loaded with cases of wine. WorthPondering… This is not another place. It is THE place. —Charles Bowden Where to Stay Desert Gem RV Resort, Oliver NK’Mip RV Park and Campground, Osoyoos Walton’s Lakefront RV Resort, Osoyoos CSANews | SUMMER 2018 | 29
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