Getting around Osoyoos is easiest to plan around the town centre, local bus stops and the places you want to visit. From Sahara Courtyard, a hotel in Osoyoos, the centre is about a 21-minute walk or a 2-minute drive; Haynes Point Provincial Park is another local destination.
- BC Transit fares are $2.25 for a local trip and $4.00 for a regional trip.
- Parking along Main Street is free, with restrictions for trailers and recreational vehicles.
- Bike rentals are available from Double O Bikes, and scooter rentals from Osoyoos Scooters.
How Osoyoos Is Laid Out
Osoyoos transportation connects the town centre with local stops and communities elsewhere in the South Okanagan.
BC Transit’s South Okanagan-Similkameen regional system has Route 40 Osoyoos / Penticton and Route 41 Osoyoos Local. Route 40 serves Oliver, Okanagan Falls and Kaleden as well as Osoyoos; its Osoyoos stop is at Main and 89th Street. Route 41 serves local stops including Cottonwood, Main and Cottonwood, 89th Street and Primrose, Jonagold Place, and Main and 89th Street.
Haynes Point Provincial Park is a local outing from Osoyoos. The Haynes Point Provincial Park guide can help you plan that destination.
Driving and Parking Around Town
Driving gives you a direct way to reach Osoyoos sights, while town parking rules matter if you bring a trailer or recreational vehicle.
Public parking for Gyro Beach is at 17 Park Place, behind the Owl Pub. For Pioneer Walkway, public parking is at 7905 Crowsnest Highway. Boat-trailer parking at 6901 Main Street is available from May 1 to October, though the closing date can vary; the lot is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Town bylaws prohibit overnight street parking of boat or utility trailers, including trailers attached to motor vehicles, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motor homes and trailers may not park on streets except in emergencies or for loading and unloading. Motor homes may stop for up to two hours while doing business in town.
Local Transit, Taxis, and Other Options
BC Transit, taxis and private transport offer alternatives to driving around Osoyoos.
Destination Osoyoos provides local transport information, including Osoyoos Taxi at (250) 408-8686 and Oliver Taxi at (250) 498-0022. Mountain Man Mike’s, a privately owned bus company, offers service between Kelowna and Osoyoos on Wednesdays and Sundays.
A local transit trip costs $2.25, and a regional trip costs $4.00; the same fares apply to an on-request trip. Monthly passes, day passes and sheets of ten tickets for Routes 40 and 41 are available at the RDOS office at 101 Martin Street in Penticton.
Route 40 and 41 passes are also sold at the Town of Oliver office at 6150 Main Street and the Town of Osoyoos at 8707 Main Street. Regional transit services do not operate on statutory holidays.
Passengers who need an on-request Route 40 pickup must book ahead by calling 250-495-8054. Passengers already on board can ask the driver for a drop-off.
Route schedules, fares, booking details and transport services can change, so check the official site before you go. The relevant operators are BC Transit and RDOS; Destination Osoyoos provides local transport and parking information.
Walking Distances and Seasonal Planning
Walking can work for trips to the town centre, while longer outings call for more planning.
For an outing that involves several stops, consider how the walking times fit together before choosing a route. If you are travelling with a boat trailer, remember that the seasonal lot at 6901 Main Street has a closing date that may vary.
FAQs
What does a local Osoyoos bus trip cost?
A local trip costs $2.25, and a regional trip costs $4.00. The same fares apply to an on-request trip.
Can you book an on-request Route 40 pickup?
Yes. Call 250-495-8054 to book ahead. Passengers already on board can ask the driver for a drop-off.
Where can you park at Gyro Beach?
Public parking for Gyro Beach is at 17 Park Place, behind the Owl Pub.