WELCOME TO PENTICTON

PENTICTON, PRONOUNCED PEN-TIK-TON, DERIVES FROM THE SYILX OKANAGAN NATION’S SNPINTKTN, MEANING “A PLACE WHERE

PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ALL YEAR LONG.”

Penticton enjoys long, hot summers, dry winters and more than 2,000 hours of sunshine each year. Paired with the perfect mix of rugged terrain, a refined urban centre, rich agricultural history and diverse accessible trails perfect for outdoor adventure. Penticton, a place where even if you don’t stay all year, you’ll continue coming back to make new memories for years to come.

Penticton is the third largest city in the Okanagan Valley and the hub of the South Okanagan. With Skaha Lake to the south and Okanagan Lake to the north, Penticton is one of just two cities in the world situated between two lakes. Our landscape boasts over 15 acres of premium sandy beaches surrounded by wilderness, vineyards and orchards. Our beaches are just the beginning of a long list of outdoor activity options - hiking, cycling, rock climbing, golfing, floating the channel, swimming, kayaking, sailing, kiteboarding, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and so much more. With a convenient city centre and only 7 km from Okanagan Lake to Skaha Lake, Penticton is the perfect destination to explore by foot, pedal or paddle. Those looking to enjoy the abundance of farm fresh produce can stroll our farmers’ market, forage for their own produce at u-pick farms, savour the local flavours of our diverse culinary scene, or sip at one of our 80+ area wineries, 8 local craft breweries, or our 6 nearby cideries and 5 distilleries. The crown jewel of the region is the Kettle Valley Rail (KVR) Trail offering beautiful views of the Okanagan Valley perfect for walking, biking or horseback riding.

Our unique location in BC makes Penticton an iconic destination all year long. So whether you’re attending a large event or festival, or bringing your bike, skis, paddle board or hiking boots, our trails and our community welcome you each and every season.

Table Of Contents

GETTING HERE & AROUND

VISITOR INFORMATION

VISIT PENTICTON YEAR ROUND

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

ICONIC PENTICTON

FUEL FREE...ALMOST

DAILY SPECIAL

OUTDOOR RECREATION

KVR Exploring

Hiking

Road Biking

Mountain Biking

Rock Climbing

Golf & Disc Golf

On Water

In Water

Winter Activities

Family Attractions

ARTS & CULTURE

MARKETS

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

SHOPPING

WINE TOURS

WINE COUNTRY

Penticton Tasting Room Map

Naramata Tasting Room Map

Okanagan Falls/Skaha Tasting Room Map

Summerland Tasting Room Map

CIDERIES & DISTILLERIES

CRAFT BEER

FOOD & DRINK

VISIT SOUTH OKANAGAN

MEET IN PENTICTON

ACCOMMODATIONS

DIRECTORY LISTINGS