Osoyoos, Border town in Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
The town extends along the eastern shore of Osoyoos Lake, surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and desert landscapes at an elevation of 283 meters.
European settlement began with fur traders from Pacific Fur Company, followed by Hudson's Bay Company control in 1821, leading to incorporation in 1946.
The name Osoyoos originates from the word sw̓iw̓s in the Okanagan language, signifying the natural narrowing of waters in this region.
Visitors access the town through the Crowsnest Highway, which connects Osoyoos to Keremeos and provides direct routes to the United States border.
The region records temperatures up to 45°C and maintains Canada's lowest elevation point in the Okanagan Valley at 276 meters above sea level.
Location: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Inception: January 14, 1946
Elevation above the sea: 283 m
Website: https://www.osoyoos.ca/
Shares border with: Oliver
Website: https://osoyoos.ca
GPS coordinates: 49.03250,-119.46611
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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