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Osoyoos and the Breathtaking South Okanagan
The Okanagan Valley is almost dry enough to warrant being called a desert. After even one visit to this spectacularly diverse area, you'll understand why superlatives are constantly used to describe it. Beloved by thousands of visitors and inhabitants alike for the unparalleled variety of its climate and landscape, the Okanagan has something for everyone: hoodoos, orchards, vineyards, mountains, valleys, lakes, highlands, ski slopes, and trails. This is truly one of the most desirable locales in British Columbia for year-round outdoor fun.
In the South Okanagan, near the Canada/United States border, you'll find spectacular backcountry, with the remains of old mining settlements dotting the highway. After you pass through the arid Osoyoos and Oliver regions and head north up the Okanagan Valley, you will encounter orchards and vineyards, evidence of some of the best fruit and vegetable-growing land in the world.
Visitors are inundated with a wide range of attractions to see and adventures to embark upon. Tour the Gold Canyon Highlands at nearby Rock Creek, conquer the Similkameen River in a canoe, hike the wilderness Okanagan Mountain Park near Naramata, or ski the slopes at Apex Mountain Resort near Penticton.
The New Watermark Beach Resort Open this Fall in Osoyoos
Set in the heart of Canada’s premiere wine growing region along the quiet shores of Osoyoos Lake sits the Okanagan’s hottest new waterfront resort. Having just opened its doors in late fall 2009, the luxurious new Watermark Beach Resort offers all the services and amenities needed for the perfect fall getaway, golf vacation, wedding, family reunion, or meeting destination.
The four-story, 153 suite Watermark Beach Resort consists of a main building and 30 beachfront townhomes. Each of the penthouse, studio, one, two, and three-bedroom suites offers all the comforts and conveniences of home including fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances, gourmet kitchens, deep soaking tubs, flat-screen televisions in the master bedrooms and living areas, and private balconies with breathtaking views of the lake or desert landscape. The hotel’s complement of amenities includes hot tubs, seasonal pool with waterslide, yoga and Pilates studio, fitness centre, and a wine bar and outdoor patio. A new spa and marina is slated to open this summer. Meeting planners will be delight in the 3000 square feet of meeting space able to accommodate up to 220 for conferences, celebrations or special events.
Get Hitched in North America’s Hottest Destination
While we all know there’s nothing we can do to control the weather, the forecast for the “big day” still manages to worry soon-to-be brides and grooms. To help bring peace of mind, why not consider a wedding in Canada’s hottest and driest destination? The spectacular new Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos offers the idyllic setting for a stress-free, romantic, beachfront wedding.
Planning for a wedding shouldn’t be complicated. To make things easy, the Watermark offers wedding packages, as well as an a la carte menu of options and services for the couple and family to choose from. Everything has been carefully thought out to ensure that every detail and more is covered. From spa treatments and wedding favors, to flowers and a return Anniversary Stay for the couple, a Watermark Beach Resort wedding truly is Canada’s ‘hottest’ wedding destination.
Take Flight with the ‘Catch the Cork’ Float Plane Winery Tour
For the most unique and scenic way to experience the Okanagan wine valley. Okanagan Wine Country Tours flies oenophiles from Osoyoos to Kelowna over sparkling lakes, rolling mountains and lush vineyards for breathtaking views. On the way back, the “Catch the Cork” tour returns guests via luxury SUV with stops along the way at some of the regions finest vineyards including lunch at the Burrowing Owl Winery. For more information, visit www.okwinetours.com.
Room & Board
Not your standard Room & Board package, the Watermark Beach Resort’s Room & Board package takes seasoned or want-to-be wakeboarders out on the water for a 5-hours of wakeboarding instruction with the talented team at Wakepilot Wakeboarding. Whether you are a novice wakeboarder wanting to step up your game, or just want to see the kids pulled around the lake by someone you can trust, Wakepilot’s team of certified professionals provides clear instruction in a fun and entertaining manner. In addition to wakeboard instruction, the two-night Room & Board package includes accommodation and Deluxe Continental Breakfast each morning.
Tee off at the Okanagan’s Famed Fairmont Mountain Golf Course
Perched on the mountainside overlooking the vineyards and wineries of the South Okanagan, Fairview Mountain truly is a distinctively spectacular golfing destination. Designed by renowned Canadian course architect Les Furber, Fairview Mountain Golf Course has been rated in the Top 100 courses in the country by Canada’s Score Magazine, and is consistently rated a must play “4 Star” golf facility by Golf Digest. The course majestically weaves its way through the desert mountainside landscape providing a challenging and memorable experience for all levels of golfers.
Fairview Mountain stretches over 160 breathtaking acres and plays just over 7,000 yards from its championship tees. A par 72 golf course, Fairmont Mountain consists of the traditional golf set up offering four par 3’s, ten par 4’s and four par 5’s for play. With generous fairways, Fairview Mountain promotes aggressive play off the tee allowing all levels of players the opportunity to tee it high and let it fly. The true defense of the course is its greens. With speeds as high as 13 on the stimp meter during the peak of the season, Fairview Mountain has some of the purest putting surfaces in the province.
North America’s First Aboriginal Owned and Operated Winery
The N’Mip Cellars site is one of the most attractive in the South Okanagan with outstanding views in a setting of natural beauty. Situated on a bench overlooking the shores of Osoyoos Lake, the site is adjacent to a tract of natural desert land while the newly planted vineyards and orchards provide a stunning contrast.
The Band shares its history and traditions with those who visit the winery. Tour experiences at the winery are enhanced through the architecture, designed and constructed to display native art and artifacts, and enhance the beauty and unique nature of the wild sage desert surroundings. From the early years of ranching, trading and small farms, the people of the Osoyoos Indian Band have continued to change with the times. The Band has a long history of growing grapes and owns 230 acres at the Inkameep Vineyard that were first planted in 1968. Under the expertise of trained viticulturalist Sam Baptise, new varieties are being planted each year to meet current market demands. Currently, Inkameep Vineyard is micro-managing 40 acres of this vineyard for Nk'Mip Cellars' wine production. Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are all sourced from Inkameep Vineyard.
Down and Dirty
Foodies and want-to-be farmers looking to get their hands dirty can expect to find just what they’re looking for and much more with a trip to the farm hosted by Chef Natasha Schooten from Watermark Beach Resort. The “Down and Dirty” series held once a month from now through October, takes guests for a outing to one of the area’s hottest organic farms to meet with the farmer and harvest some of its bounty. The trip ends with a cooking demonstration and farm-fresh lunch alfresco lovingly prepared by Chef Natasha. “Down and Dirty” will take place June 17, July 29, August 26, September 30 and October 21 starting at 9:00 am and is priced at $70.00 per person.
Kid Friendly
With summer holidays just around the corner, The Cove Lakeside Resort in is ready to welcome families for some summer fun in the sun where the kids play and parents can relax or hit some of the local wineries sans kids.
Thoughtfully designed to keep children ages five and up having fun and entertained throughout the day, the Watermark Beach Resort’s Kids Camp is guaranteed to make everyone happy. Offering the option of just a few hours or a full day, the Kids Camp is packed full of activities that includes games, a beach bonanza, The Amazing Race, beach volleyball, and meals and snacks to keep them going. With the kids at play, parents can rest assured that the kids are cared for, safe, and having fun.
Just Breathe
Tucked in the Watermark Beach Resort is Breathe Studio, offering a variety of drop-in Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and Spin classes each day. Owner and founder Kelsi Biffonnette is passionate about fitness and health. A seventeen-year veteran of the fitness industry, Kelsi has put together a team of fully certified experts to help guests reach their personal goals. One of the studio’s most unique classes, Breathe Studios offers a special Kids Yoga program for kids ages 4 through 12. For more information about Breathe Studios, visit www.osoyoospilates.com
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