Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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The Nk’mip Desert Cultural Centre is a 9,000 square-foot interpretive centre that exhibits 2 films, the Inkameep Day School Art Collection, indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits, a 1.5 km walking trail, and reconstructed traditional Okanagan village, and (visitor favourite) interpreter hosted programs which boast a fun filled experience for all ages! The centre is also an architectural marvel, and was built from local, sustainable materials.
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Cutegal55
Coquitlam, Canada109 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Business
Excellent cultural experience and an opportunity to understand the challenges of the historical indigenous ways of living. The gist shop is wonderful too.
Written October 29, 2023
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SabinaVancouver
Vancouver, Canada21 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
The setting was magical, you can feel that you are on sacred ground. Very informative Center, the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Written October 9, 2023
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trishritt
Tampa, FL108 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Solo
Both ladies working were so friendly and ready to give me all of the information. Very cool spot to visit while visiting the area and staying at spirit ridge.
Written August 26, 2023
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Wilson L
Kelowna, Canada4,343 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
A great visit here! It's a beautiful walk and centre to check out. Definitely worth the visit. A great spot to spend a few hours.
Written August 14, 2023
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Moko H
Kelowna, Canada6 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Couples
We really enjoyed our wine tasting and the overall experience was awesome! Customer service was excellent, extremely friendly and knowledgeable ❤️
Written February 10, 2023
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Kathy M
2 contributions
Oct. 2022
My only criticism would be that they claim to be wheelchair accessible, and they have a great ramp to get to the building, but a 2" curb to get into the building
Written October 8, 2022
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srosebens
Peachland, Canada3 contributions
Jun. 2022
Some minor alterations being done upon our arrival so the entry door difficult to find. Exhibits interesting and gift store was nice. The desert walk was a well marked path.
Written June 20, 2022
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cherylH
Osoyoos, Canada11 contributions
Jun. 2022
Took a group of guests to this informative site. I have been many times and always learn something new. Sadly the informative signs along the trails are in bad shape so we were unable to read a lot of them. Hopefully they will be replaced before summer. Looking forward to the snake show during the summer. Wish there were more locally made gifts in the shop.
Written June 18, 2022
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chefonthetgo
Sudbury, Canada45 contributions
Jun. 2022
Well done, most gifts in gift shop made overseas. Would of loved one of the blankets or wraps, but made in Canada. Helpful staff. Nice to walk on the trails.worth a visit
Written June 11, 2022
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Lespo
Brampton, Canada89 contributions
Jun. 2022
Considering Canada's disgrace with the history of residential schools we thought it important to visit, and we are glad that we did. Before we even paid entry, the gentleman at the entry point challenged us as visitors to the plight of the indigenous community. It was eye opening, and I felt at loss. But my personal discomfort was good when considering the history. A must visit.
Written June 8, 2022
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Windsoront
Windsor, Canada278 contributions
Is the centre open during mid October?
thanks
DerBryson
Osoyoos, BC1 contribution
Good morning. Typically we are open in October, however admission would be by donation unless other wise specified.
Les B
New South Wales, Australia999 contributions
How long do you recommend for a visit to the centre? We would be visiting mid September.
Thanks
DerBryson
Osoyoos, BC1 contribution
Good morning.
The Centre (as well as Osoyoos in general) winds down slowly around this time. There wouldn't be any guided tours or extra programs like we would during the summer months but it does give the opportunity to explore things at a relaxed pace.
We will have our 2 theatres operational : a 17-minute feature film and a 10-minute pithouse experience. Indoor and outdoor galleries should roughly take an hour or just under to read the signage and the trails are a 1.5 km trail with a replicated village. That should take half an hour or longer.
Thank you for contacting us!
See you in September
Pat155013
St. Catharines, Canada8 contributions
Do you know the Hours of Operation for June & July 2017?
DerBryson
Osoyoos, BC1 contribution
Marketing Manager Derek Bryson here, the Centre hasn't decided the summer schedule but typically we've been open starting at 9:30am until 5:00 or 6pm. We will be updating the website once we can nail down a more exact time. thank you.
aquacaliente
alberta107 contributions
are you open in December over the Christmas break?
DerBryson
Osoyoos, BC1 contribution
Hi there...we haven't actually decided whether we will be open in the winter but usually we try to be open for a couple of weeks before Christmas. If you check back on our website after September we will have a definite answer for you. Thank you.
DB
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