Kid-Friendly Places in Osoyoos
In Osoyoos that comes to 22 restaurants, 16 parks and trails, 7 beaches and 20 others, 65 in all. In Osoyoos, of these 65, 5 list weekly specials and 17 link a menu. Of the 65, 12 are seasonal and close for part of the year. Liber Estates, one of our Hidden Gems, is kid-friendly too.
Open Now is based on each place’s listed hours. Hours can change for holidays, seasons or special closures — check with the venue before you go.
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Pointe 49 Kitchen & Bar
Open now · Closes 9 PM
Lakefront bistro at Walnut Beach Resort with local BC wines, beer and cocktails; Chef Bagyo Wibawanto.
Vegetarian Patio +6
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Osoyoos & District Museum and Archives
Open now · Closes 3 PM
Osoyoos history in a 5,000 sq ft exhibit space; Joseph Plaskett art and Inkameep Day School collection.
Free Kids OK +2
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Ambrosia Family Restaurant
Open now · Closes 7:30 PM
Ambrosia does something few places attempt: it runs two genuinely great menus in one room, a classic breakfast lineup and rich, authentic Northern Indian cooking, side…
Dogs OK Vegan +6
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Moolix
Open now · Closes 10 PM
Handmade ice cream: salted caramel brownie, honey lavender, black raspberry cheesecake, plus waffle cones.
Kids OK Gluten-free
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The Ridge Pub & Restaurant
Open now · Closes 10 PM
Osoyoos adobe-style pub at Highways 97 and 3 with a river-side patio, live music and games room.
Vegan Vegetarian +6
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Sun Bowl Arena
Open now · Closes midnight
Skating in Canada's warmest town is free: the Rotary Club of Osoyoos sponsors weekend public skating at the Sun Bowl Arena, and the lobby Skate Library lends skates.
Free Kids OK +1
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Barn Owl Eatery & Cafe
Open now · Closes 3:30 PM
Osoyoos cafe with all-day eggs, morning and afternoon menus and a sister Fugassa sandwich-and-salad line.
Dogs OK Patio +4
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The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry
Open now · Closes 11 AM
Indigenous-inspired vineyard cuisine at Spirit Ridge: bannock, salmon platter, Three Sisters dishes.
Vegan Patio +3
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Sonora Community Centre
Open now · Closes 9 PM
Osoyoos town rec centre with a fitness centre, gym, squash courts, dance studio and drop-in sports.
From $7.50 Kids OK +1
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Queen of the South
Open now · Closes 4:30 PM
Morning coffee, an afternoon browse and an evening cocktail all happen under one roof at Queen of the South on Main Street in Osoyoos.
Dogs OK Vegetarian +4
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Smitty's Family Restaurant - Osoyoos
Open now · Closes 3 PM
Family restaurant chain serving all-day breakfast and comfort food; Canadian since 1960.
Dogs OK Vegetarian +5
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The Art Gallery Osoyoos
Open now · Closes 3 PM
Community gallery of original local art; shows last about three weeks, plus Summer and Christmas Artisan Markets.
Free Kids OK +1
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15 Park Bistro
Open now · Closes 9 PM
Resort bistro at Watermark Beach Resort, Osoyoos: BC wines, local ingredients, lake views; open all day.
Vegan Vegetarian +8
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Nisu Ramen and Asian Fusion
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Nisu Ramen and Asian Fusion is a newer Osoyoos spot that filled a real gap in a town without much of a ramen scene.
Dogs OK Vegetarian +1
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Sun Hills Riding Centre
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Guided horseback trail rides through Canada's only desert, in small groups on the centre's rescued horses.
From $100 Kids OK +1
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Lions Park
Open to the public
Lions Park is an Osoyoos Lake beach park with a sandy beach, a large grassy area, picnic tables and beautiful shade trees, plus public washrooms and a great playground…
Free Dog Friendly
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Mami's Pizza
Closed · Opens 3:30 PM
Osoyoos pizza and pasta shop since 1994 under new owners: vegetarian, butter chicken, tandoori and donair pizzas.
Vegetarian Patio +2
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Miks Food Studio
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Osoyoos shawarma and Philly cheesesteak spot; all meat is halal.
Dogs OK Vegetarian +2
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Cottonwood Park (Cottonwood Beach)
Open to the public
Cottonwood Beach is the family end of Osoyoos Lake: a sandy beach with shallow water that reaches far out into the lake, which makes it excellent for children and…
Free
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Cabana Beach Campground & RV Park
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
A family-run campground for close to fifty years, with 84 sites for tents and smaller RVs, plus a few camping cabins.
Kids OK
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Kobau Lanes
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Eight-lane 5-pin bowling centre in Osoyoos with cosmic lighting and a licensed lounge. Casual games run alongside local leagues, and you can order pizza in.
From $15 Kids OK +1
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Indian Grove Riding Stables
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Indian Grove Riding Stables has led horseback trail rides through the Osoyoos desert and surrounding mountain trails for more than 40 years.
Kids OK
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Island View RV Resort
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
An RV resort with 110 full-service sites and a private beach on the warmest freshwater lake in Canada, five minutes from downtown Osoyoos. RVs only.
From $60 / night Dogs OK +2
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Pomace Kitchen & Bar
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Restaurant inside the Holiday Inn & Suites on Osoyoos Main St; wine tastings and a wine-pairing dinner.
Patio Kids OK +2
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The Flame
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Indian restaurant on Osoyoos Main St: butter chicken, sizzlers, seafood and lamb, thali and biryani.
Kids OK Groups
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Pioneer Walkway Park
Open to the public
Pioneer Walkway is a short, volunteer-tended lakeside stroll in the middle of Osoyoos, near the east side of the Osoyoos Lake bridge.
Free Dogs OK +1
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sw̓iw̓s Provincial Park
Open to the public
sw̓iw̓s Provincial Park, formerly Haynes Point, is a sand spit that reaches almost all the way across Osoyoos Lake just south of town.
Free Dog Friendly
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Liber Estates
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Organic estate Merlot and Chardonnay, aged in stainless steel or French oak.
Dogs OK Patio +1
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Sofia Mexican Food
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Sofia Mexican Food is a roadside Mexican stand in Osoyoos with a turf patio overlooking mountains and vineyards.
Dogs OK Patio +2
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Okanagan Art Gallery
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Osoyoos artists' co-op gallery: two dozen-plus juried South Okanagan artists across six skylit rooms.
Free Kids OK +1
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Greenside Bar & Grill
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Public golf-course grill above Osoyoos Lake with course, lake and valley views; open to non-golfers.
Closes Dec 18
Vegan Vegetarian +6
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Lakefront Marina
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Explore Canada's warmest lake at your own pace with kayak, paddleboard, water-bike and boat rentals right on Osoyoos Lake.
From $30 / hour Kids OK +1
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La Marqueza Mexican Tacos & Market
Closed today · Opens tomorrow 11:30 AM
Family-run Mexican restaurant and market in Osoyoos: daily-made tortillas and salsa, grass-fed meats.
Dogs OK Vegan +4
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Goodman Park Dog Swimming Area
Open to the public
Goodman Park’s dog swimming area is one of four spots where the Town of Osoyoos invites dogs into the lake, along Lakeshore Drive at Bayview Crescent.
Free Dog Friendly
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Backroads Brewing Co
Closed · Opens 2 PM
Small-batch ales and lagers from Nelson: First Descent NW IPA, Hippie Katcher Kolsch, Fowl & Fuggles ESB.
Dogs OK Patio +3
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Osoyoos Oxbows Trail
Open to the public
The Osoyoos Oxbows trail follows dikes along the old meanders of the Okanagan River at the north end of Osoyoos Lake, and it's a favourite stretch for birders.
Free Dogs OK
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Diamond Steak & Seafood House
Closed today (temporary closure) · Opens Wed, Nov 18, 4 PM
Family-run Osoyoos steak, seafood and Greek restaurant since 1978, home of Three Diamond Dressing.
Closed Nov 11–17, reopens Nov 18.
Vegetarian Kids OK +3
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Osoyoos Curling Club
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Community curling rink with leagues, bonspiels, Learn to Curl and a licensed second-floor lounge.
From $45 / hour Kids OK +1
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Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
Closed today · Opens tomorrow 9 AM
A centre owned and run by the Osoyoos Indian Band, with more than 1.5 km of desert trails through sage and antelope brush, live rattlesnakes and exhibits on the Syilx…
Local Favourite From $19 Kids OK +2
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OGOPOGO Burgers & Shakes
Closed · Opens 11 AM
OGOPOGO Burgers & Shakes is an Osoyoos counter with a South Okanagan cult following for scratch-made burgers and milkshakes.
Vegetarian Patio +1
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Legion Beach
Open to the public
Legion Beach is a nice sandy beach centrally located to downtown Osoyoos, beside the Safari Beach Resort, with the Jack Shaw Splash Park nearby for cooling off the kids.
Free Dog Friendly
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Mount Kobau
Open to the public
Mount Kobau rises west of Osoyoos in the South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area.
Free Dogs OK
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Campo Marina
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Osoyoos Italian dining by a French-trained chef: fresh-baked bread, pasta, and a BC wine list.
Vegetarian Patio +4
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Anarchist Mountain Lookout
Open to the public
A roadside pullout on a Highway 3 hairpin that opens onto the whole South Okanagan at once, with Osoyoos on its sand spit, the lake stretching south, vineyards and…
Free Lake view
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Dosa Crepe Cafe
Closed · Opens 11 AM
South Indian dosa (savoury crepes) with paneer, butter chicken and beef fillings on Osoyoos's Main Street.
Dogs OK Vegan +3
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Osoyoos Skate Park
Open to the public
The Town of Osoyoos skate park sits beside the Sun Bowl Arena on Hummingbird Lane. It's a free spot for skateboarders and other small-wheel riders.
Free Kids OK
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Nk'Mip Campground & RV Resort
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Hundreds of tent and RV sites along the east shore of Osoyoos Lake, with a marina, boat launch, indoor pool, playground and a dedicated dog beach.
From $40 / night Dogs OK +2
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Gyro Beach
Open to the public
Gyro Beach is Osoyoos Lake in the middle of town: a sandy beach behind the Osoyoos Museum that runs from the lawn-bowling green to the Watermark, with Gyro Park and its…
Free Dog Friendly
All places on this page, A–Z (65)
- 15 Park Bistro
- Ambrosia Family Restaurant
- Anarchist Mountain Lookout
- ATB Watersports
- Backroads Brewing Co
- Barn Owl Eatery & Cafe
- Boston Pizza at the Watermark
- Cabana Beach Campground & RV Park
- Campo Marina
- Cottonwood Park (Cottonwood Beach)
- Diamond Steak & Seafood House
- Dosa Crepe Cafe
- Footprints
- Goodman Park Dog Swimming Area
- Greenside Bar & Grill
- Gyro Beach
- Indian Grove Riding Stables
- Irrigation Canal Walkway
- Island View RV Resort
- Jack Shaw Splash Park
- Kobau Lanes
- La Marqueza Mexican Tacos & Market
- Lakefront Marina
- Lariana Cellars
- Legion Beach
- Liber Estates
- Lions Park
- Mami's Pizza
- Miks Food Studio
- Moolix
- Moon Curser Vineyards
- Mount Kobau
- Mythology Vineyard
- Nisu Ramen and Asian Fusion
- Nk'Mip Campground & RV Resort
- Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
- OGOPOGO Burgers & Shakes
- Okanagan Art Gallery
- Osoyoos & District Museum and Archives
- Osoyoos Curling Club
- Osoyoos Desert Centre
- Osoyoos Lake Regional Park
- Osoyoos Oxbows Trail
- Osoyoos Skate Park
- Pioneer Walkway Park
- Pizza Factory
- Pointe 49 Kitchen & Bar
- Pomace Kitchen & Bar
- Queen of the South
- Rattlesnake Canyon
- Smitty's Family Restaurant - Osoyoos
- Sofia Mexican Food
- Sonora Community Centre
- Spirit Beach Cantina
- Splash BC Floating Water Park – Osoyoos
- Spotted Lake (kłlilx'w) Viewpoint
- Sun Bowl Arena
- Sun Hills Riding Centre
- sw̓iw̓s Provincial Park
- The Art Gallery Osoyoos
- The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry
- The Beast BBQ and Smoke Shack
- The Flame
- The Ridge Pub & Restaurant
- Wakepilot
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