Nkmip Desert & Heritage Centre

Come celebrate the uniqueness of an ancient culture with the Okanagan people at the Nkmip Desert & Heritage Centre! The centre shares the rich heritage and fragile desert landscapes that the Okanagan people have lived on for a millenia. Experience our culture though exploring our visitors centre, guided and self-guided tours through 3 km of desert trails, visit our village area with pit houses, tule mats and a sweat lodge! We offer our visitors exciting day and evening programs, and special events throughout the season. Our most exciting program is the Rattlesnake Pit-tagging program - join our biologists and take part in this unique conservation program! Our Coyotes Gift Boutique offers unique First Nation gifts, clothing and books! Located in Osoyoos, just off of Hwy#3, our summer hours are 9am to 7 pm daily! Please visit our website at www.nkmipdesert.com, or call us at 1-888-495-8555 for program information