s?i?s park is proudly managed and operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band.

s?i?s park is located within the traditional territory of the Osoyoos Indian Band. Since time immemorial, the Osoyoos Indian Band’s Okanagan ancestors have inhabited and cared for the lands and waters within their traditional territory.

In 2015, the park was renamed to reflect the traditional Okanagan place name for the area. The nqilx?c?n/nsyilxc?n place name and history of s?i?s have been passed down for thousands of years through the oral tradition of capti’k?l stories and teachings.

s?i?s sounds similar to “s-wee-yous” and means a place where it is shallow or narrow in the middle of the lake. The place name explains how the area was used to cross Osoyoos Lake by foot or by horse.

Lakeside campsites and privacy make this one of the most popular provincial parks in the province. Campers are encouraged to book reservations early in the season to secure campsites during the busy summer months.

Date Established: May 17, 1962
Provincial Park Size: 38 hectares