Romancing the Desert at the Osoyoos Desert Centre
The Osoyoos Desert Centre is a precious pocket of dry, antelope brush habitat preserved for visitors just north of Osoyoos. But once a year, on the second Saturday of August, it’s a busy place – drawing nearly 200 people to its major fundraiser – Romancing the Desert. Runs 8:17.
(Video by Richard McGuire, digital editor, Osoyoos Times/Aberdeen Publishing)
Evoke DIALOG | Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre | Osoyoos, BC
The People of the Okanagan Nation, live in eight communities in the interior of British Columbia and Washington. Over 400 band members live and work on the Osoyoos Indian Reserve which stretches from Oliver to Osoyoos. On this Reserve is the romantically set Nk’mip Desert Cultural Centre (Nk’Mip).
Completed in 2007, this 1,600 acre desert conservation area – the largest remnant of the Great American Desert- is one of Canada’s most endangered places. Stewarding for its protection, the The Osoyoos Indian Band wanted a place with purpose. Here you can Discover the desert ecology and wildlife, Hear the legends of Sen’klip (Coyote) in two multi-sensory theatres, Meet interpreters who give daily trail walks. See eye-to-eye with a Western Rattlesnake. Experience the beauty of Nk’mip’s sage and antelope-brush desert environment
All the Cultural Centre’s educational program pass knowledge, restoring the great divide of First Nation’s youth and their culture.
The architectural expression pushes the boundaries of First Nation’s architecture. Far too often Aboriginal design is visually inferred by times past, while Nk’Mip deliberately celebrates a culture’s present. As advocates for the expression of pluralism through design we’re grateful for all we learned from The Sylix people, and hope The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Center inspires First Nation’s youth to join the place-making expression.
Learn More Here:
OSOYOOS British Columbia Canada - Driving in Town - Wine County - Okanagan Desert
Osoyoos boasts some of the best scenery in British Columbia. Vineyards, lakes and mountains.
We are also driving through Canada's only desert. Watch out for those rattlesnakes.
The music was created while watching the video.
Mark Quigley - korg volca keys, korg volca beats, trombone
Michael Quigley - piano
Spirit Ridge Osoyoos Canada
Long Range drone Flight over Osoyoos Lake Spirit Ridge Resort and Sonora Desert Golf Course. Nk’Mip winery.
The Sonora Desert in the southern tip of the Okanagan valley is Canada’s only desert climate. Here with awesome summers and mild blue-sky winters, is Osoyoos, British Columbia.
This treasure in the sun boasts over 2000 hours of annual sunshine and Canada’s warmest fresh water lake with 19 kilometers of sandy beaches surrounded by lush green market gardens, orchards and vineyards.
This is “Canada’s prettiest little town” with shops, restaurants, art gallery, community centers, museum, curling rink and diverse sport facilities. Experience the friendly energy, involvement and entertainment of a small town’s festivals, concerts and sporting events.
For golf, there is the four-season 27 hole Osoyoos Golf and Country Club and seven other nearby championship courses. Two cross country and down hill ski developments are just an hour away and world class wineries, developed hiking and biking trails, swimming, fishing, sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, an equestrian center and desert interpretive center are at your doorstep.
Spectacular mountain and lake views are everywhere! Ski, golf and tour some of the world’s best wineries all in the same day.
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre at Spirit Ridge Resort
The physical look of the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre mimics the look of the surrounding Desert. They want display to the people from around the world to understand who the Osoyoos people are. As Aboriginal people, they are caretakers of the land and want to take people on a journey and create experiences with a spiritual meaning.
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre is located at the Spirit Ridge Resort, which includes golfing, a winery, spa restuarant and luxury accomodation.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can incorporate an Aboriginal art and culture experience into your visit to British Columbia, please visit:
-
You can view more stories on the AtBC website at:
Exploring Osoyoos, Canada's Desert wine country
I spent last weekend with my wife, and a few friends, in Osoyoos, BC. As always the weather there is sunny and warm so we had plenty of fun. We explored the hills around there for a cool flying location and this is the video I was able to compile. The second location in the video is at Spotted Lake, which is a saline endorheic alkali lake located northwest of Osoyoos in the eastern Similkameen Valley.
Thanks a whole bunch to LiftRC.com, Rotorgeeks.com, ParagonUAV.com and RaceKraft.com for helping me follow a dream
Music from:
Down2Earth 8.1 - Osoyoos Nation's Nk'mip Desert Cultural Centre
Down2Earth is a new environmental series that is broadcast on Canada's Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). The series features Indigenous people from across Canada and around the globe who are using traditional knowledge and contemporary training to find solutions to environmental issues that are affecting their communities and territories. Down2Earth features stunning HD visuals of the world's natural environments and engaging and informative conversations with Indigenous guests.
Osoyoos desert Centre Season Opening
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Center - Okanagan Nation, Osoyoos B.C.
Nk'Mip (INKA-MEEP) Desert Cultural Center in Osoyoos, British Columbia Canada proudly displays the Okanagan People and the traditional ways of life in the thier past.
---
Shot & Cut by Walter B. Shepherd
Tangible Images 2015
All rights reserved
TYJ
Black Widow - Desert Centre Osoyoos
A short video from June 2007 filmed at the Desert Centre in Osoyoos, British Columbia looking at some of the Arachnids and Bugs at the centre.
Osoyoos Lake, BC - Warmest Place in Canada
Osoyoos is known as the warmest place in Canada. It is located just 1.5 hours from Kelowna. Things to do in Osoyoos: swimming, sun tanning, hiking, cycling, golfing and wine tasting. Good places to visit while in Osoyoos are Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad, Desert Centre, Spotted Lake and Anarchist Mountain Lookout!
Please like and subscribe -
Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad
We found a great place while on holiday in Osoyoos. This is a family run operation and they have been building this for the last 17 years. Tons of detail and a labor of love. Must see. Great fun for the kid in all of us. Sorry about the shaky video. It was hard to film due to all the people crowding in to see it. Osoyoos BC August 015.
Osoyoos BC Canada - Driving in Resort Desert Town - Tour of Wine Heaven
Osoyoos, BC, Canada is a special place for a lot of people to relax... and the wine.
Music by Free Jazz Vancouver.
Mark Quigley - Trombone & Korg Volca Keys
Michael Quigley - Yamaha Keyboard
Top 10. Best Tourist Attractions in Osoyoos - British Columbia, Canada
Top 10. Best Tourist Attractions and beautiful places in Osoyoos - British Columbia, Canada: Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad, Anarchist Mountain Lookout, Osoyoos Lake, Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Rattlesnake Canyon, Desert Centre, Haynes Point Provincial Park, Osoyoos Art Gallery, Spotted Lake, British Columbia Visitor Centre at Osoyoos
Osoyoos, Canada's warmest welcome!
Spotted Lake Osoyoos Canada
The Magic of Spotted Lake in Osoyoos
Spotted Lake is a small lake rich in a variety of minerals, including calcium, sodium sulphates and magnesium sulphate. During the hot summer months, much of the water in the lake evaporates, leaving concentrations of these minerals that form the spots visible in the lake. Throughout the summer, the spots shift in size and colour as the minerals within each change with further evaporation. Colours ranging from blue to green to yellow appear, depending on the mineral makeup of each individual spot.
Spotted Lake is known to the First Nations People of the Osoyoos area as Kliluk, and it is a sacred site that has been considered a revered place of healing for centuries. The belief is that each of the different circles holds its own unique medicinal and healing properties. The land surrounding the lake was privately owned for 40 years, but in 2001 the federal government acquired it for the benefit and uses of the Okanagan Nation. This ensures that this historically important land can be protected from development, so that future generations of the Okanagan Nation will continue to benefit, as did their ancestors. It also ensures that future visitors will still be able to view this incredible natural phenomenon. If you are interested in learning more about the Okanagan First Nation, The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre is a great place to explore and learn more about their rich cultural history.
Osoyoos is known for its warm summers, gorgeous lakes, unique desert wildlife and great outdoor activities. It’s home to the Nk’Mip Desert, Canada’s only true desert environment, and the unique natural formation of Spotted Lake – a huge draw for visitors to the area. This mineral lake is located along Highway 3, northwest of Osoyoos in the Eastern Similkameen Valley.
Desert Road Trip In BC Canada
On this vlog we check out the old historical gold mining town of Barkerville and make our way through the British Columbia Deserts toward Vancouver.
Osoyoos Desert
Putting Kids First Tour
Experiencing Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre | Okanagan (Syilx Nation) | Thompson Okanagan
With each story that we tell, it teaches.
The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre (pronounced in-ka-meep) is a state-of-the-art interpretive centre is located in Osoyoos, British Columbia. Discover the fascinating stories of Canada’s only desert and share in the rich living culture of the Okanagan people.
Learn More: thompsonokanagan.com
Osoyoos: Desert Camping in the Winter
Winter Camping at Nk'Mip Campground & RV Park and Things to do in Osoyoos, BC
Osoyoos is a town in the Okanagan Valley region of British Columbia, Canada. It's surrounded by desert, vineyards and mountains. Osoyoos Lake is known for its warm water, beaches and water sports facilities. Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre and Osoyoos Desert Centre have hands-on exhibits and trails exploring the local desert ecosystem. The Osoyoos Museum traces the town’s history with aboriginal and pioneer artifacts.
SUBSCRIBE -
---------------------------------------------------------------------
DOWNLOAD OUR APP
GOOLE PLAY STORE -
APPLE STORE -
---------------------------------------------------------------------
SOCIAL MEDIA
FACEBOOK -
WEBSITE -