vaguely in the area so I figured why not pop over to Canada for a spot of lunch? so four hours…read morelater I'm pulling up here thinking I should have brought at least a hat because it's sprinkling here at the border and the officer says it will mostly be switching between downpour and deluge up the road... border personnel were professionally polite but vigilant with a short queue of vehicles at the check point. pull up, windows down, state your purpose and expected length of stay, declare contraband or taxables if any, and proceed as directed... crossing and entry were pretty uneventful since 1) I follow directions well, 2) my responses are courteous and respectful, 3) I'm not planning on anything more clever than fish and chips. so yeah, easy peasy.

"Osoyoos Lake - wonderful views that dominate Osoyoos and surrounding area."…read more We (two seniors and daughter) did a 5-night stay at a beach-side hotel in Osoyoos in June, and one side of Osoyoos Lake dominated the unobstructed, direct view we had from our room's balcony. The ever-changing sights (with the colour changes of the Lake and surrounding mountains over the course of each day), and the natural sounds (of the birds - swallows, gulls, ducks, et al) each day, from sunrise to sunset, were often mesmerizing!! We enjoyed daily beach and street-side walks alongside the Lake, soaking in the various sights & sounds. The street side "boardwalk" alongside the Lake, off Main Street -- extending from a gazebo and benches a short distance from our hotel (the Coast), to Veteran's Park, located just on the other side of the street bridge over the Lake, near the entrance to the downtown area -- was especially enjoyed for early-morning strolls, with the lovely lake and garden views. The beach, both 'up & down' from our hotel, was great for the other walks -- offering up fresh air, exercise, great views of the Lake and surrounding mountains, beach activities, and for dropping in and checking out various properties (hotels, condo's, commercial establishments, and etc.), and other sights along the way. The water was a touch too cool for us for swimming at this time, but we did venture into the shallows at our hotel often, to wade a little, cool the feet, watch and enjoy the birds, and on occasion, catch the sights of fish, and other species using the lake as their home. Many very relaxing, and fascinating moments at the time, and fond memories to bring home. It was mostly very quiet and peaceful on Osoyoos Lake at the time of our visit (with very few power boats, or the like out on the lake doing their thing), so it was a perfect time to reflect on the natural overall beauty of it, and the surrounding mountains. We much-enjoyed the views, and truly-soaked them in during our stay!!! Osoyoos, and Osoyoos Lake ... wow!! what a lovely combination!!

Ferry County Chamber of Commerce meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Curlew Clinic…read moreConference Room.

Give yourself a couple of hours to fully appreciate this gem within the south Okanagan. There are…read moreindoor and outdoor components, including two short movies that tell stories from the Syilx people, a gift shop of Indigenous-made products (art, shampoo, blankets, etc), and hiking up to 45 minutes on the reserve - a serene desert trek with unparalleled views and additional educational installations. Europeans stole this land from its original inhabitants - it is our responsibility to educate ourselves, and to support descendants of those people in all ways we can, including in the fight for #LandBack.

Unfortunately, we arrived at the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre at 3:30 and they were closing at 4pm…read moreso we didn't get the full experience. The Cultural Centre charges $12 for admission. They advertise interactive hands on exhibits. I'm sorry that I missed out. The building itself deserves a mention. It's environmentally sustainable with it's traditional rammed-earth walls and won an award for the architecture.

My husband and I have been using this post office for over 6 years and have always had pleasant…read moreexperiences with all of the staff. We used to have a PO Box, but we now only go in to ship a package which is a great opportunity to see how PO Josh has been doing. He's the cool guy who works in the office. We want to give a huge thank you to Aiyana who's also an office employee here. She went out of her way and drove to our apartment to unlock the neighbor's box to retrieve our package. That was very sweet. Turned out that our package (which we accidentally had shipped to the wrong apt) got put in our own mailbox anyway, so shout out to the mailman for being on top of it! Monica also gets an honorable mention because she's very professional and pleasant. You all deserve raises or at least a gift card. God bless y'all!

Tonasket postal service is a joke. While living in tonasket, it woukd take days to get mail at my…read moreapartment. And often mail was delivered to wrong apartment. When my family moved, we paid for change of address several times because apparently it didn't go through. Mail was still being sent to old address. My son was taken off his SSI because tonasket postal service didn't forward his mail like they were supposed to. Now im am fighting his SSi to get his Income reinstalled before he looses his apartment. Thank Tonasket postal service for your crappy service and messing up people's important mail delivery. Do better.​​

This town is amazing. Friendly people, great food, wester atmosphere and there are many deer and…read morebald eagles around. Winthrop has a nice old baseball diamond with the old wood score board and lots of outdoor rec areas to venture to. If you're looking for a weekend get away I suggest Winthrop.

Greenwood is considered the smallest city in BC with alot of historical background that shaped the…read morelives for many Canadians generating a history that dates back to 1897. It was also a town that was used to film the backdrops for a movie called Snow Falling on Cedars http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120834/ . My parents and many relatives had to relocate there during WW2 and it was there that my mother after many years had found new love in an old friend, my step father. To this day, they have lived there for over 30 years and pretty much all of my stepfathers life. It is a small town with a big heart. Quiet, picturesque, nestled in a valley and an inbetweener from Osoyoos to Grandforks. During the summer it is a destination for recreational motorcyclists to drop in on their way up the province. If you happen to drive through, drop on in for a coffee and a walk through the town and experience an old mining towns charm! It's a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. This being the smallest city in Canada.

Awesome little city, lived in it for 20 years, No police station so no problems takes them a…read moreminimum of 5 to 15 min to get to town (depending on what they are being called in for) It has its fair share of A-holes but what place doesn't, If your looking for some good weed this is a good place if you know someone who can hook you up and with no cops you wont get any hassle (unless you run in with one of the neighborhood snitches) Overall I love this city and you should too its well got some not so great general stores kinda overpriced so you gotta go to the next city (grand forks to get grocery's that arent gonna leave you broke with just a small basket full but its got a liquor store to drown your sorrows but I digress Greenwood is great may it never get tainted by the poisons of small city gentrification.

The least used crossing in all of BC/Washington state. It's in the middle of nowhere and consists…read moreof a shack on the Canadian side

This is a great venue for getting married, if you're looking for a character location that won't…read morebreak the bank. We had so much fun with the vintage vibe, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, even though we had to make last minute adjustments because of the weather.

From the owner: Waterfront Wedding Venue on the Beach. Largest Surviving…read moreStern Wheeler in British Columbia Unique Tourist Attraction to visit with your family.