Osoyoos Culture

Osoyoos Museum

Life in the desert has taken many twists and turns since between the time that First Nations first settled the area to the 1980’s when Osoyoos was incorporated as a town. Visitors to the Osoyoos Museum can follow how life in the desert has changed throughout history by viewing exhibits and photos that chronicle its path: from fur trade post to ranchland and then into a fertile fruit-growing area and major tourist destination. As well, the Osoyoos Museum participates in the annual Showcase Osoyoos trade show celebrating the present-day attractions and services offered by Osoyoos.

Osoyoos Arts Council

Osoyoos is crawling with art to admire made by local painters, potters, writers, sculptors, photographers, and musicians thanks in large part to the Osoyoos Arts Council. During its Arts & Culture Week, art admirers may wind their way through the ‘Art Trail’ that snakes through Osoyoos: pottery, photos and other forms of art are on display by local artists. The Osoyoos Arts Council also works to support the four galleries and studios, seven arts groups and numerous local artists throughout the year. By leasing space from the Osoyoos Art Gallery, the Council ensures that local artists have somewhere to create art that may be admired year-round by visitors to Osoyoos.