08/20/2026
First and foremost, our thoughts are with the residents of Summerland and the surrounding communities who have been displaced or impacted by the Bald Range wildfire. We are deeply grateful to the firefighters, first responders, Emergency Support Services teams, and every volunteer working tirelessly to protect our communities.
Amid it all, businesses in the South Okanagan are doing everything they can to stay open and keep serving those living in the area or anyone planning a visit.
In times like this, community strength is everything. As our local hotels step up to welcome displaced families, many people have reached out to ask how things are looking in Osoyoos and how they can best support the region.
Osoyoos remains open, clear, and safe. For those with upcoming visits or golf trips planned, please know our doors are open. Choosing to keep your plans when it is safe to do so is one of the most meaningful ways to support the local businesses and workers who make this region such a special place to visit.
Tourism is vital to the South Okanagan. Our hotels, restaurants, wineries, golf courses, and small businesses rely heavily on visitors throughout the summer season. These businesses employ hundreds of local residents whose livelihoods depend on a strong community economy.
If you are travelling through the region, please stay informed and respect all evacuation orders and emergency restrictions. Current information is available through BC Wildfire Service, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, EmergencyInfoBC, and DriveBC.
To our neighbours who have been displaced, you are in our thoughts. To everyone considering a visit to Osoyoos, we are ready to welcome you.
Thank you for supporting Osoyoos and the South Okanagan.
- Osoyoos Golf Club
