Canal
Walkway is
a 5 kilometre loop walking route located in the South Okanagan
Valley community of Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada. The popular
biking, horseback riding and walking trail is set on the shores
of an old irrigation waterway once used to irrigate the local
wineries and orchards in the region.
The Canal Walkway
historically was the only water source for the community of
Osoyoos during the early years of development. Today, the canal
and the recreation route is a very popular destination for active
locals attracting bikers and walkers daily.
The walkway includes
views of the valley looking down over some of the local orchards
and wineries. In the distance, from some points on the trail,
one can see the community and Osoyoos
Lake. Wilderness scenery includes various song birds and
a variety of desert vegetation like cacti and sage.
The Canal Walkway
explores the desert countryside, often exposed to the sunshine
with little commotion around you while in other areas the sights
and sounds come alive when the walkway passes under Highway
97 near the community of Osoyoos.
How
to Get to Canal Walkway:
Travel Hwy #97
into the community of Osoyoos, BC, Canada. Access 62 Avenue
when in the community and continue to the local secondary school.
Just north of the school is a parking lot near the trailhead
sign. Enjoy eh!