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Osoyoos
Golf Packages from $79 per person ***. LET US TAKE THE WORK OUT OF PLANNING YOUR
GOLF GET AWAY SO YOU CAN HAVE MORE TIME TO CONCENTRATE ON YOUR
GAME! GIVE US A CALL FOR RATES ON YOUR CUSTOM
GOLF PACKAGE! While you are visiting our Osoyoos hotel the Holiday Inn Hotel
Suites experience some of the finest golfing packages the South Okanagan has to offer. The South Okanagan has some of the most beautiful
golf courses in Western Canada, This coupled with the abundance of locally made wine our Osoyoos
Golf Packages are the first choice for a relaxing
golf vacation. Below you will find brief descriptions of the Osoyoos area
golf courses as well as links to their Web Sites. *** Includes accommodation and 9 holes of
golf at Sonora Dunes. Osoyoos
Golf Packages. Packages available until June 30th, 2008 and September 15th, 2008 until end of the season Call 1-877-786-7773 for information on our
golf packages. We partner with the following courses to create packages to suit you! Nk'Mip Desert Canyon.
Room with 2 double beds. Nk'Mip Canyon Desert
Golf Course. Nk'Mip Canyon Desert
Golf Course is located on the east side of Oliver.Play through the spectacular vineyard, sage and stone vistas and watch the sun play tricks on the mountains. The 18-hole Championship Desert
Golf Course is open to the public. Facilities include: Driving range, putting and chipping greens, and practice area.. Osoyoos
Golf and Country
Club. Perched high above the Town of Osoyoos, vistas of mountains, lake, desert and valley offers all golfers a unique golfing experience. 27 championship holes with 3 distinctive nines The Desert, The Park The Meadows. Fairview Mountain
Golf Club. Fairview Mountain
Golf Club. Located near Osoyoos in Oliver, British Columbia, the Wine Capital of Canada. Score Magazine has rated Fairview Mountain #18 on its list of top 100
golf courses in Canada. A championship course offers stunning views and 18 memorable holes. Twin Lakes
Golf Resort. Twin Lakes features spectacular
golf in a serene mountain setting. This beautiful 285 acre resort is nestled in a scenic valley surrounded by towering rock cliffs. Just 35 miles north of the Canada/US border at Osoyoos. The outdoor
patio provides a relaxing place to take in the incredible view overlooking the 1st, 10th 18th holes
Group Bookings
Meetings We welcome group bookings at the Holiday Inn Hotel
Suites! Located on the shores of spectacular Osoyoos Lake we are the perfect spot to host family/friend reunions,
weddings, team events and
business meetings.
Meeting room for up to 40 people. Completely equipped boardroom with a spectacular view. Catering is available from the Sol
Grillroom Lounge. Tables Chairs supplied. Cypress
Lounge $75 / Day. Kingfisher
Room $75 / day. The Holiday Inn Hotel
Suites offers a variety of spacious, well-appointed
rooms to suit all tastes. Relax in our indoor
pool and hot
tub; enjoy the convenience of coin-operated
laundry facilities and free
parking. We are near a variety of attractions such mini-
golf, waterslides, Nk;Mip (pronounced In-ka-meep) Desert Heritage
Centre Nk;Mip Cellars Winery;our south Okanagan location gives our guests easy access to several award-winning wineries, which offer
tours and tasting. Baggage Handling: $3.00 per person. Motor coach
Parking: Complimentary On-site. Child Policy: Children when traveling as part of a
tour group, are free if under age 17. * Some restrictions apply. Ask when booking. Rattlesnake Canyon amusement park with mini gold mine and bumper cars May - Sept. 6 - 18 hole
Golf Courses within 5-45 minutes away! 26 Okanagan wineries a short drive from hotel - wine
tours and tasting available by request for groups of all sizes. Osoyoos Art Gallery, featuring great local talent. 1 mile from Canada's only pocket desert -
tours daily. 5 1/2 miles from Spotted Lake (natural mineral lake) - part of our Native heritage. 62 kilometers south of Penticton. 128 kilometers south Kelowna. 105 kilometers south of Princeton. Across the street from Greyhound Bus Terminal. 62 kilometers from Penticton
Airport. 135 kilometers from Kelowna International
Airport. 360 kilometers from Vancouver International
Airport. For Further information on Osoyoos please visit: Destination Osoyoos Web Site:
www.destinationosoyoos.com
Osoyoos, along with the rest of the Okanagan Valley, is a popular summer time vacation destination. Osoyoos itself almost doubles in size during the summer, turning this small town into a small city. But Osoyoos is more than a friendly town and a beautiful lake. We have a terrific selection of attractions and events to
suite any holiday vacationer! It's a wonderful recreational destination with miles of shallow, sandy beaches (there are four public beaches). The lake is quite deep in the
centre - a delight for avid fishermen. Five varieties of fish can be caught including Large Mouth Bass, Trout, Kokanee, Perch and White Fish. There are three boat launches and several marinas for renting boats, skidoos, or paddle boats. Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad. If you would like a unique,
air-conditioned stopover on your
trip through Osoyoos, drop by the railroad and have a look. Caution: Train Buffs have been known to become slightly mesmerized by the volume of exquisite detail available to be seen!
http://www.osoyoosrailroad.com. Spotted lake or Klikuk (its native name, meaning the spotted lake). During the hot and dry summer months, evaporation and crystallization cause the formation of white ringed circles on top of the lake, thus the name's inspiration. Although privately owned, sightseers can get a great view from the highway. For the casual outdoor enthusiast, Osoyoos has many walkways along the beach, beside orchards, on side streets, or for a pleasant stroll downtown.
Bike and motor-scooters are available for rent and many visitors spend the entire day riding along the lake. With any outdoor activity you must first decide on the myriad gorgeous views - fruit trees, the lake, pine trees and the steep mountains that envelope the valley. What would a visit to Osoyoos be without some of the local produce? Osoyoos produces the earliest fruit crops in Canada - from cherries to wild asparagus you can get it here first. Planning a
trip around the fruit season? The fruit trees bloom in April, with the first crop of cherries in late June, followed by apricots, peaches, pears, apples and finally grapes in late September. At the Windmill, guests are promised great service, great quality and great value for the money, please do stop in when visiting beautiful Osoyoos. Dutch tradition at its finest!. Teahouse -
Tours - Gifts This Osoyoos land mark since 1974, officially re-opened in March 1998 as a 36 seat teahouse, with a gift
shop and stone grinding flour mill. On the main level, the traditionally costumed staff will be more than happy to serve you light
lunch, High
Tea, or a selection from the extensive array of delectable desserts and wide assortment of beverages available in the Teahouse. the gift
shop on the second floor features Delft blue ware, wooden shoes, collector plates and many unique and special gift items. Throughout the day guests may visit the self-directed
tour of the cap and every hour, free demonstrations of the flour grinding process take place. Be sure to enjoy the beautiful spring tulip
garden and to step into the large wooden shoes to have your picture taken. A recently built attraction is An adventure mini
golf course, this small theme park also has bumper boats. Don't miss the grand opening this summer! Don't forget to visit the Osoyoos museum, know to be the Best Small Town Museum in B.C. The museum features one of the finest displays from the archives of the B.C. Provincial Police. There are Indian artifacts, the first Canada Custom's House in the early 1800's, an 1879 log building, and the only liquor distilling apparatus to be found in a B.C. museum. Also of interest are artifacts from the local pioneers, miners, ranchers and farmers that struggled to reclaim this desert. It is open from the May long weekend until Labour Day Weekend. Annual Cherry Fiesta. And don't forget about our annual cherry fiesta which is held every year on July 1, Canada Day. Many events are planned through out the day, including a pancake
breakfast, parade, the Cherry Spitting competition, and at night we have the Fireworks display. Don't miss out on all the festivities and excitement! Haynes Point Provincial Park. A strip of land, stretching out into the middle of the lake, provides a setting for one of the most unusual camping areas in B.C. - The spit narrows to just over 60 feet wide in spots, providing an excellent view of both Osoyoos and the U.S., then bubbles out into a forested campground at the end. This full service park offers walks, talks,
audio-visual programs and other activities related to the natural and human history of the area.
Employment Opportunities Please apply in confidence by
fax: (250) 495-6899 or email.
GM@holidayinosoyoos.com. Include a cover letter indicating the position you are applying for with your resume and references. The Osoyoos Holiday Inn; Osoyoos Lake Resort strives to be the best hospitality employer in the area by providing an equal opportunity working environment and above average wages to qualified and dedicated employees. The working environment in the peak months (July August) is comparable only to that of a Caribbean Resort, as we are submersed in the sun, surf and splendour of the thriving Okanagan Valley! The following positions are presently available at within our organization: JOB DESCRIPTION Front
Desk Supervisor Reports Direct to: Guest Services Manager Line Relations with: Reservations, Front
Desk, Department Heads Normal Hours of Work: As Scheduled Work Area: Reservations
desk and Front
Office area Responsibilities:; To provide excellent service to guests, ensuring level of service meets Hotel standards; Ensure efficient daily operations of Reservations; Ensure the Hotels Policies and Procedures are followed; Provide guidance to other reservation agents as well as work as a team player Duties: 1. Perform all duties and tasks assigned 2. Answer all calls in a friendly, courteous tone and manner 3. Supervise staff and ensure all procedures and policies are followed. 4. Knowledge of Encore and Opera POS systems 5. Monitor rate plans in-house and provide assistance to other staff to optimize yield management 6. Constantly be aware of activities of surrounding hotels and react accordingly 7. Closely monitor the Hotels availability and update 8. Organize all group,
tour and
conference bookings through POS system making sure all information is accurate and correct, proper billing instructions and timely rooming lists 9. Update GSM of required information and changes 10. Work assigned shifts at Front
Desk 11. Answer switchboard and direct calls 12. Monitor staff to do the tasks assigned to each shift. 13. Process reservations: quoting correct rates and input of all information 14. Respond to guests requests, and pass on information to the appropriate Department Head when necessary 15. Supply information about area services, attractions and dining to Hotel guests 16. Read Front
Desk memo and log book 17. Ensure that
room assignments, VIP lists and special requests are prepared for guests arrival 18. Perform other duties as assigned Front
Desk Clerk Job description: General reception of our valued guests. Answering
phones and directing calls, taking reservations and checking in/out guests using our
computerized reservations system. Skills required: Superior customer service skills, positive team oriented attitude, familiarity with email, excellent
telephone manner. Will train individuals suited for the position. Housekeeping Attendants Job description: Perhaps the most integral part of our team, the wages we offer will reflect it. The housekeepers duties will include overall cleaning of
guest rooms and the common areas of our resort while exceeding the already high standards of our brand. Skills required: Superior professional cleaning standards. Some heavy lifting required. Team oriented. Strict attention to detail. Superior friendly customer service skills. Will train individuals suited for the position. Marina Workers Job description: Includes (but is not limited to) attending to the rentals of our watercraft while adhering to the execution of our rental
safety guidelines, pumping gas and cleaning/detailing our equipment. Skills required: Superior customer service skills. Team oriented. Attention to detail. Some familiarity with boats, seadoos or kayaks. Preference will be given to applicants possessing the Pleasure Craft Operators Card but we are willing to train suitable applicants. Position availability: June 2008- 1 part time position. July August- 8 full time positions.