Osoyoos is a Canada-US border crossing point located at the junction of two major transportation routes, and along three interesting scenic driving routes.
Highway 97 runs north-south the full length of British Columbia and beyond to California or Alaska. Highway 3 is a common route east to Calgary and west to Vancouver.
Car Travel
Osoyoos is relatively compact, easily walkable between downtown and the motel strip along the waterfront on Highway 3. While several walking paths and beaches are accessible on foot, many outdoor recreational activities are located beyond the urban centre and require car travel.
Winter tires or chains are strongly recommended on mountain roads from October through April. Road conditions at higher elevations can be treacherous even when excellent in the valley. Four-wheel or all-wheel-drive vehicles are best suited for rugged backcountry travel. Car rentals are not available in Osoyoos, but are found in Penticton, 61km/38mi north.
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Bus and Rail Travel
Greyhound Canada buses stop at the British Columbia Visitor Centre @ Osoyoos, junction of Highways 3 and 97, and provide multiple daily connections with Vancouver and Calgary, as well as regional centres. There is no passenger rail service to Osoyoos.
Air Travel
Penticton Regional Airport (61km/38mi north) offers daily flights to and from Vancouver on Air Canada Jazz. Kelowna International Airport (138km/86mi north) offers multiple daily flights to and from Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton and Seattle, Washington, plus other regional airports. Airlines include Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, Horizon Air and WestJet. Charters are also available. Osoyoos also has its own 853m/2,800ft paved airstrip that can accommodate private fixed wing and rotary aircraft.
Maps
Staff at the British Columbia Visitor Centre @ Osoyoos distribute a detailed map of Osoyoos, a small regional map, and listings and ads for local attractions, services and accommodations. The Osoyoos Visitors' Guide also contains detailed city and regional maps.
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Transportation Service Providers