We promise our guests the
Sun, Moon and Stars
and....we deliver!!
Click here for an enlarged view!
All of our guest rooms have panoramic views over Lake Osoyoos as well as private baths. Guest rooms all have level entrances. Amenities also include in-room satellite TV, terry robes, a large DVD lending library, and complimentary coffee & tea.
Jack in the Observatory dome with his 16" Meade LX200 telescope
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The Observatory B&B has been honoured with many features or articles. These include:
2004
The Georgia Straight newspaper, June, 2004
Travel & Leisure magazine, August, 2004
Country Extra magazine, November, 2004
2005
Air Lines, (Westjet's in-flight magazine), Jan/Feb, 2005
Vancouver magazine, May, 2005
WestWorld (BC Automobile Association) magazine, Spring 2005
British Columbia magazine, Spring 2005
the Guardian newspaper (London, England), June 4, 2005
Travel Section of the Vancouver Sun newspaper, July 9, 2005
Travel Section of the Vancouver Sun newspaper, July 30, 2005
Okanagan Life magazine, July/August, 2005
Earthtrekking.com website, August 3, 2005
2006
SkyNews magazine, spring 2006
Travel Section of National Post newspaper, July 1, 2006
Travel Section of Calgary Herald newspaper, July 29, 2006
Travel Section of Vancouver Province newspaper, July 30, 2006
Celestial Clues Inspire feature, Vancouver Sun newspaper, December 23, 2006
2007
Travel, the Okanagan Saturday, January 20, 2007
Western Canadian Resorts magazine feature, May/June 2007
B.C. Getaways feature, Vancouver Sun newspaper, May 8, 2007
New York Times, June 8, 2007 http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/06/08/travel/escapes/08dark.html?scp=1&sq=jack+newton+astronomy
Guests can enjoy the comforts of our home simply for it's out-of-this-world views from our sunny patios or may wish to book optional additional time for expert instruction in general astronomy, including astro-imaging. (See the "Be a Star" page on this site. Rental telescopes are also available to allow guests to spend extra time enjoying the spectacular night skies.
The Observatory B&B is only a few hundred feet east of the scenic viewpoint on Anarchist Mountain. Perched 1,600 feet above the valley floor, it offers breathtaking vistas of the lake, valley and quaint town. Birding and wildlife viewing from our vantage point is an ever-changing treat!
The view from our guest room patios
Area Attractions include golfing and superb wine touring. Osoyoos has been dubbed the "Napa (or Palm Springs) of the North", and offers a wide range of wineries and orchards. Families can enjoy boating, fishing, water-skiing, or swimming in Canada's warmest lake. Other popular activities at our doorstep include biking, hiking, horseback riding and even gold panning! The Desert Centre offers a fascinating glimpse into the flora and fauna unique to Canada's only pocket desert. The Nk'Mip Cultural Centre has daily tours and programs focusing on the land, the legends and the aboriginal people of the area.
There are a number of excellent restaurants within a 10-minute drive from our B&B. These include Campo Marina, Sol, and the Wildfire Grill. The world-class Burrowing Owl Restaurant is in the nearby area.
For further information on area activities, we recommend the following excellent websites:
Osoyoos is Canada's only true desert, receiving a mere 9 to 11 inches of precipitation annually. It boasts the warmest lake in Canada and is surrounded by lush orchards and scenic vineyards.
Limitations While we have level entrances to guest accommodations, the steep slopes surrounding this property make it unsafe for young children. No children under 5 or pets please. Smoking is not permitted indoors, however rooms have sliding glass doors to the patio areas which can be used for this purpose.
[our off-season telephone number in Arizona is (520) 558-1143]
