Day 1: Vancouver to Osoyoos
Trip Start
Jun 30, 2012
1
6
Trip End
Jul 05, 2012
Where I stayed
What I did
Grist Mill
Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Highlights:
1. Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre in Osoyoos
The Nk'Mip interpretive centre is constructed into a hillside of Canada's only desert. The goal of the Centre is to share the living culture of the First Nations people of the Okanagan as well as highlight the significance of the history of the Inkameep School and Art. The history of the Inkameep Art is facinating and the gift shop sells an excellent book titled "Nk'Mip Chronicles: Art from the Inkameep Day School" which gives a complete history of a little known Canadian treasure.
** NOTE: There is a coupon available on the Nk'Mip Cultural website which gives 10% off admission as well as purchases from the gift shop.
2. Grist Mill in Keremeos
An authentic water-powered flourmill dating to 1877. This is the last remaining such mill in British Columbia and has been restored to working order. The mill is in a delightfully bucolic setting, enhanced by well-manicured gardens and an orchard planted with the same species recorded as being present over 100 years ago.
3. Spotted Lake in Osoyoos
Spotted Lake is a naturally occurring phenomena 9km west of Osoyoos. The lake produces pools of psychedelic colors from a high concentration of calcium, sodium, magnesium sulphates and other minerals which crystallize and reflect the sunny sky. Permission is needed from the Osoyoos Indian Band to explore the lake so you can only view from a highway reststop.
Restaurant Recommendation:
CampoMarino Cafe & Restaurant at 5907 Main Street (Highway 3)
http://www.campomarino.com
I had the chicken marsala and highly recommend it! ($21)
