Nk'mip Canyon Desert Golf Course
Welcome to Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course
Located in beautiful Oliver, British Columbia, Canada.
Owned and operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band, Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course expanded from a relaxed nine-hole course to a championship model in 2001. Its local field designers listened to the symmetry of the elevated Land to the north of the original nine and responded with a daring reply -- adding 13 expansion holes and renovating 5 existing ones. The result is a striking blend of natural contrasts divided into the desert-dominated Canyon Nine, which delights in throwing the elements at an unwary golfer, and the more laid-back Grove Nine whose verdant fairways and greens welcome a long drive and a satisfying putt. Come play through the spectacular vineyard, sage and stone vistas and watch the sun play tricks on the mountains.
18 holes at Nk'mip Canyon Golf Course
Show Home Opens at Canyon Desert Community in OLIVER, BC (April 20th, 2012)
OLIVER, BC (April 20th, 2012): A brand new show home, opening to the public this week, will mark the official launch of the Canyon Desert development, bringing sought after luxury residences to the community of Oliver, in Canada's warmest place to live and play -- the South Okanagan.
The Canyon Desert development is one of the South Okanagan's largest new projects to proceed with construction in 2012. Located on the edge of the Osoyoos Indian Band's NK'MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course, 12 of 17 homes in the first stage have been sold and will be completed in late summer and fall of 2012. Over the next three years, it is expected that the development will host 81 single family resort homes in Phase 1 of this multi-phase project.
Canyon Desert is a testimony to resort residential developers Bellstar Developments Inc. and the relationship with the pioneering Osoyoos Indian Band. These luxuriously finished two- and three-bed homes offer 1,050 to 1,550 sq.ft. for indoor-living plus over 500 sq.ft. of outdoor-living space. These homes, with two car attached garages, are being developed within a master planned community, which includes the golf course, community centre, parks, trail systems and other amenities.
This is the first resort residential community of this calibre to be developed in Oliver, said Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band. It will create positive spin-off benefits for Oliver and the entire South Okanagan -- giving a boost to employment, shops, restaurants and other businesses. Canyon Desert Resort can do for this community what Spirit Ridge has done for Osoyoos over the past 10 years.
Bellstar is proud to lead the development of Canyon Desert community, which reinforces the appeal of the area's wine country lifestyle and helps shape the town of Oliver with its first residential resort and golf community. Surrounded by mountains, desert, lakes, vineyards and orchards, this picturesque community situated at the northern-most tip of the Sonora Desert, offers easy access to more than 120 wineries in the region and has earned a reputation as the 'Wine Capital of CanadaTM'. Attractive residences, outstanding resort community amenities and stunning appeal of the region are proving to be the winning combination that is enticing buyers to relocate year-round to the South Okanagan.
We are thrilled to introduce our brand new show suite to prospective home owners,
looking to settle in the incredible South Okanagan region, says Ed Romanowski, President & CEO of Bellstar Group Inc. The golf villa collection offers exceptional resort living with a focus on thoughtfully-designed layouts and expansive verandas and patio spaces to enjoy the region's enviable weather and 300 days of sunshine per year.
The partnership team behind the project is the highly successful Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation, Bellstar Developments Inc., and GGC Development. Bellstar's proven and successful partnership with the Osoyoos Indian Band has received international acclaim though their Osoyoos-based property, Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa.
The first phase of the Canyon Desert development will inject over $25 million into the local and regional economies creating hundreds of jobs and supporting many existing and new businesses. The new residents -- over 200 of them -- will also provide a welcome boost to the local economy, including more year round shoppers, golfers and winery customers.
For information on owning at Canyon Desert, visit owncanyondesertresort.com or call 877.798.3498.
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.
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Welcome to the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
The spectacular Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre (pronounced in-ka-meep) is the Okanagan's newest family tourism destination.
The state-of-the-art interpretive centre is an architectural marvel sensitively constructed into a hillside. Extensive indoor and outdoor exhibit galleries create a fun, interactive learning environment with hands-on displays, education stations and two multi-media theatre experiences.
Discover the fascinating stories of Canada's only desert and share in the rich living culture of the Okanagan people.
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
1000 Rancher Creek Road
Osoyoos, BC, CANADA
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Nk'mip Cellars
Nk'Mip Cellars (Pronounced in-ka-meep) is North America's first Aboriginal owned and operated winery...and it has some of the most spectacular views in the Okanagan
The Band shares its history and traditions with those who visit the winery. Tour experiences at the winery at Nk'Mip Resort 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 340 acres at the Nk'Mip Vineyard LP, that were first planted in 1968. Under the expertise of trained viticulturalist Sam Baptiste, new varieties are being planted each year to meet current market demands.
Canyon Desert South Okanagan
Own at Canyon Desert
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Swinging Skirts golf tourney
The annual Swinging Skirts golf tournament has begun at Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Club in Oliver. (Video by Lyonel Doherty)
Spirit Ridge Flyover
Spirit Ridge, Osoyoos
Canyon Desert Golf Villas
Golf Devin and Wayne Spirit Ridge Resort, Sonora Dunes Osoyoos B.C. Canada
Golf Devin and Wayne @ Spirit Ridge Resort, Sonora Dunes Osoyoos B.C. Canada
Spectacular South Okanagan Golf Trail
Three captivating courses and 72 holes of stunning golf located in the heart of Canada's desert; this is the South Okanagan Golf Trail.
First drive EXV4 in Oliver BC
What a great visit at Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course. Golf courses, wineries, municipalities in the Okanagan are all looking to convert to electric. eridecanada.ca
Nk'mip Vineyards 50th Anniversary
Osoyoos Dessert September 14 2011 Summer Heat.avi
Osoyoos Dessert September 11 2011 Summer Heat . Me and Laurie went to Osoyoos for the weekend of September 10-13 2011 and we had a blast ! Beautifull warm southern Okanogan weather , cactus and black birds and also a great Chinese Smorgasbord ! Osoyoos I love you and the 30 Degree Celcius nights by the dessert in the reserve .
Osoyoos Golf Club Video Showcase - Hole 4 Desert Gold
Fall Golfing - Hole 4 Desert Gold; video by Damien Hannah
Hwy 97, heading towards the town of Oliver, BC.
Just after leaving the town of Osoyoos and heading northwards on Hwy 97, I'm passing some of the vineyards, fruit farms and fruit stands on route to the town of Oliver.
Music: Terry Devine-King (New Reality)
The Spare Room B&B Osoyoos 2
A romantic and elegant Osoyoos Bed & Breakfast, that has it all: peaceful setting,
great views over the valley, lake and golf course
Fabulous breakfast, well appointed rooms, superhost,glossy clean,upscale.
Close to the Golf academy and the Golf and Country Club(5 min walking)
Tourism BC approved accommondation
We offer week-end golf pakkages
NKMip Canyon Golf course
Putting Kids First Tour