From the desert sands of Osoyoos, across to the fish teeming lake area of Missezula, from the bountiful harvest lands of Summerland, and to the rapids of East Gate and all points between, welcome to the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen.

Covering an area in excess of 11,000 square kilometers, the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen is more diverse climatically, geographically, and culturally than anywhere else in the world. Visitors and residents alike are able to enjoy and experience a true four-season paradise.

On behalf of the 90,000 plus hard working, very personable and hospitable residents, staff, management, and the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Board Members - welcome to our website. We encourage you to discover and learn about the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen services contained in the following pages, which include building inspection and planning, solid waste management, public works, regional parks, as well as animal, noise and weed control.

As you visit each page of our continually updated website, your comments and suggestions on how we may serve you better would be appreciated. Simply click on "Contact Us" to post your messages. We also welcome your personal telephone calls on any matters of concern.

Please enjoy your visit to the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen and remember...