One of Canada's 'best spots to live' is also home to the country's 'warmest freshwater lake'
It's the ideal summer destination.
Canada's warmest lake.
Canada's warmest lake is set in this beautiful small town in B.C., with scenic landscapes and charming streets. It's known as a go-to summer destination, thanks to the sunny weather and lakeside fun.
The little town was also named among the best in Canada to call home, on a Narcity Facebook Page poll, and it's easy to see why.
Wrapping around the idyllic lake are rolling mountains, with hillside vineyards dipping into sandy beaches. It's the landscape the Okanagan Valley is known for, with the slow pace that a small town offers.
Osoyoos is a picture-perfect town in many ways. There's the lakeside, of course, but also the quaint streets that become more bustling in the summer. Cute shops are set alongside tasty restaurants and cool cafes, perfect for bopping around on a nice day.
Then you have the sparkling lake, which sits around 24°C in July and August — making it the warmest freshwater lake in the country.
It makes going for a beach day a must on a summer trip, which is pretty easy thanks to the beautiful shorelines in town. Gyro Beach is on Osoyoos Lake, with soft sand to relax out on.
Hot days call for getting out on the water though — kayaking, paddle boarding, or boating.
Once you're done enjoying the lake you can also check out Canada's only desert. The Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre is here and you can get a tour of the area and learn more about the unique landscape.
Osoyoos isn't the only cute town around here though. There's a ton of charming spots scattered around the Okanagan region, making it the ideal destination for a road trip.
A trip here means sipping some vino, swimming the beautiful lakes, and checking out the local businesses.
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.