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Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre

Chief's Statue
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1000 Rancher Creek Rd
British Columbia
V0H 1V6

Contact Information:
250-495-7901 Phone
250-495-7908 Alt. Phone
250-495-7912 Fax
888-495-8555 Toll-free

Website:
http://www.nkmipdesert.com


Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre is a family oriented cultural attraction operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band. The award-winning rammed-earth interpretive centre is an architectural marvel, built into the hillside using sustainable building techniques. Here you can explore the culture of the Okanagan First Nations & learn about the unique plants & animals of the Osoyoos desert. The 22 ha site features cultural exhibits, walking trails, outdoor sculptures & hands-on displays. Highlights include a reconstructed aboriginal village with daily guided walks & rattlesnake demonstrations in the summer. Visit Coyote’s Gifts for First Nations art, handwork, books, clothing & giftware.

Services

Performances/Shows, Retail, Tours

Other Services
Retail/Souvenirs

Ratings, Affiliations & Accreditations

Price Information

Admission Fee

Pricing Based on*Rate
Child5-17 yearsPer Person$ 8.00
Child5 years & underPer Person$ 0
FamilyParents & children under 19.Per Ticket$ 36.00
Senior60 years & olderPer Person$ 11.00
Student18 years & older (valid student ID required)Per Person$ 11.00

Admission Fees

Pricing Based on*Rate
AdultPer Person$ 12.00

* Rates shown are in Canadian dollars and subject to applicable taxes.

Accepted Payment Methods
Visa, MasterCard, Cash, Interac Bank/Debit Card, Travellers Cheques

How to Get Here

Watch for Nk'Mip Resort signs on Hwy 3, 2 km east of Osoyoos.

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Hours of Operation

Spring (effective to )

MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun
Closed9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
Closed

Summer Hours (effective to )

MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM

Amenities & Facilities

Accessible Facilities
Attraction/Tour/Event Ticket Sales
Designated Children’s Area (e.g. playground)
Food & beverage (e.g. snack foods, coffee)
Food Services
Full Wheelchair Access (as per building code)
Guided Industry Tours (offered by Visitor Centre s
Multi-media Presentations
Picnic Tables
RV Parking

Policies & Restrictions

Pet Policy
Assistance Dogs Only

Smoking Policy
No Smoking

Cancellation Policy
Fees may apply for groups.

Group Policy
Visit website for group pricing; groups, schools, events, banquets/barbecues, cultural dinners & business cultural seminars available; please call.