Getting to Osoyoos and the South Okanagan: The area known as the South Okanagan, where Osoyoos is located, can be accessed from all directions. From Vancouver, Route 5 will get you here (though there is a toll of $10 per car.) Route 5 (known as the Coquihala Highway) takes you to Merrit. And from there you take “the Connector” as far as Peachland. Osoyoos is about 1 hour and 15 minutes south of Peachland- by car. The drive is a beautiful one that winds through famous Okanagan hill and lake country. The trip will take you through charming towns such as Okanagan Falls and Oliver. The other option in traveling to Osoyoos is to take Route 3 (the Hope/Princeton Highway) as far as Keremeos. Once in Keremeos you veer south again to reach Osoyoos. This drive is just as spectacular as Route 5. Either route is great. Frequent visitors to the South Okanagan will vary their route so as to experience both. For those coming up from the south (i.e. the United States) they will be traveling from the Okanagon, to the Okanagan; as the region extends into both countries and is named after the Indian tribe that first populated the region. The border station between Osoyoos and Oroville (the town directly south of Osoyoos) was a joint initiative between the governments of the two countries. For those coming from the east, the Trans-Canada Highway will take you as far as Sicamous. From there you turn south to reach Osoyoos. The Crowsnest Pass will also lead you right along the border and into Osoyoos along Route #3. The drive from the East is particularly beautiful as you descend down through the hills that sit high above the city- immediately to the East towards Rock Creek. No matter what route you choose, and/or which direction you're coming from, the journey is guaranteed to be spectacular. Canada's desert country- the South Okanagan Valley, has one of a kind beauty to keep you coming back year after year.