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Located on the Northeast side of Osoyoos, Canada's only desert area features a variety of flora and fauna peculiar to this specific environment. Many rare species of birds, bats, prickly pear cactus, rock rose, antelope bush, Canada's smallest hummingbird survive here. The sand dunes and desert are part of the Osoyoos Indian Reserve. Permission to enter must be obtained from the Inkameep Campsite.

Location: Osoyoos British Columbia V0H 1V0

Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Mazama) Early Winters Outfitting
(Tonasket) Highland Stage Company
(Keremeos) Otter Lake Guide Outfitter
(Osoyoos) Vest Pocket Desert


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04/20 Coming to The Osoyoos area
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.