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Desert Centre

toll free number: 1-877-899-0897, Osoyoos, British Columbia V0H 1V0, Canada
877-899-0897, 250-495-2470
Ranked #4 of 17 attractions in Osoyoos
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Birdwatching, Viewing wildlife
Description: Interpretive education and research facility that hosts one of the largest concentrations of endangered plants and animals.
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Western Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Learned something through the videos and exhibits. Could be more extensive with more artifacts. Enjoyed More

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Here one can see how the first nations lived thousands of years ago and eked out their survival in this desert environment. More

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Penticton
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Excellent presentation throughout and at the end of the presentation I was able to handle some of the snakes. Loved the slide/music show. More

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Lake Country, Canada
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125 reviews 125 reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
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This is a true gem for BC, Canada and the world. The interconnectedness of this ecosystem is mind boggling, and the creatures although extremely shy, are incredible! A great place to support, and a great place to learn! If you happen to be there for their annual fundraising event, "Romancing the Desert", we highly, highly recommend it - what an... More

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Kelowna, Canada
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

we stopped here on our way back from a trip and being a first nations family we wanted to show our children a first nations business and cultural perspective this is a really well done facility and alot of thought was put into it we all enjoyed exploring this center! More

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Sidney, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

informative tour, made fun by the guide...good to learn about Canada's desert More

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Vancouver, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
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It's interesting to see a bit of desert in a landscape otherwise dominated by vineyards and orchards. We took one of their guided walks through the desert and learned quite a bit about this disappearing and fragile landscape. I would suggest going early in the day if you visit in the summer as it gets hot and there is little... More

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Kelowna, Canada
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62 reviews 62 reviews
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2008

went on trip to this desert centre in the off season, was very interesting tour about an hour and a half. Very informative and entertaining guide I will deffinantely be taking this tour again in the summer and going to try to get to the romance in the desert. More

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Alberta,Canada
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2007
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August 2007 - Osoyoos, BC We took in one of the evening tours (7:00 pm) at the Desert Centre just outside of Osoyoos (NW of town). This is a non-profit facility the provides a terrific education and a chance to see the desert up close from the 'safety' (for both human and desert creatures) of a raised boardwalk. Tours are... More

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