Scenic Views · British Columbia
A highway pull-off on Anarchist Mountain above Osoyoos, BC, with a sweeping view of Osoyoos Lake, the town, vineyards and the valley toward the US border. Only reachable from the eastbound lanes of Highway 3.
The Anarchist Mountain Lookout sits on a hairpin of Highway 3 as it climbs east out of Osoyoos. From the edge you look straight down on Osoyoos Lake, the town, orchards and vineyards, with the mountains of the South Okanagan wrapping around and the valley running south into Washington State. Reviewers use words like panoramic and complete, and several say it's the best view of Osoyoos there is.
It's a stop, not a destination. You park, take in the view and move on. One visitor noted the lot holds only three or four cars at a time and has little development beyond a viewpoint sign. The drive up through switchbacks is part of the appeal, with more places to pull over along the way.
It works well at sunrise or sunset, and it's close enough to town that visitors staying in Osoyoos can pop up for the light. Photographers and anyone heading east over the mountain toward the Kootenays will find it an easy stop.
The lookout sits on a divided section of highway, so you can only turn in when travelling eastbound. Heading west, down toward town, use the separate pull-off by the Town of Osoyoos sign instead. Parking is tight at busy times.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 717 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
