The Victoria Real Estate Market - courtesy of Marten Holst - Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada



				Friday, May 09, 2008

Osoyoos's Items of Interest

	ABOUT OSOYOOS A town of unique diversity with a growing economy, Osoyoos possesses all the excitement and amenities of a city, yet maintains the atmosphere of a small town. Awarded the title “Prettiest Little Town,” Osoyoos is without a doubt BC’s “Treasure in the Sun,” in the heart of Canada’s only desert at the southern tip of the Okanagan Valley. The combination of sparkling water, wonderful weather, and numerous attractions has made Osoyoos a popular place to visit and an incredible place to live.
	THINGS TO DO Osoyoos is truly a four seasons playground and a popular tourist destination with plenty of activities and entertainment for everyone. Watersports—swimming, boating, skiing, jet-skis, parasailing & more Fishing—in Osoyoos Lake and other area lakes Golfing—numerous top-rated courses close by Wineries—tours and tastings of world-class wines at more than 63 wineries Orchards—readily available fresh fruit, packing house tours Desert Interpretive Centre, Observatory, Nk’Mip Centre Sports—enjoy hockey, curling, tennis, soccer, triathlon, & more Museums, Art Gallery, Concerts.
	CLIMATE Osoyoos lies in the center of Canada’s only desert, and boasts its own climate zone—the “Osoyoos Arid Biotic Zone,” which produces hot, sunny summers and mild winters. Osoyoos claims the warmest freshwater lake in Canada, as well as the lowest annual precipitation and highest annual temperature. Average Hours of Sunshine - 2039 hours Average Winter Temperature -0.1 ° C/32 ° F Average Summer Temperature - 29 ° C/84 ° F Average Annual Rainfall - 25cm/9.8 in. Average Annual Snowfall - 5.4cm/2.1 in.
	LINKS For more information about Osoyoos and the surrounding area, check out these interesting links: The Town of Osoyoos Destination Osoyoos Chamber of Commerce Osoyoos Indian Band Outdoor Adventure Guide