OVERVIEW
Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Penticton offers picturesque beaches, year-round recreation, and renowned wineries. Indulge in local cuisine or cycle along the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Penticton promises a memorable trip for both the outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for some relaxation.
Top things to do
Rock climb
Test your limits and rock climb up Skaha Bluffs, and enjoy the panoramic views at the top.
Enjoy water activities
Fish, kitesurf, windsurf, wakeboard, parasail, jet-ski or take a speedboat on Skaha Lake or Okanagan Lake. Or take it easy and float the Okanagan River Channel between the two lakes.
Credit: Destination BC / Kari Medig
Taste local wines
Taste world-famous Thompson Okanagan wines at your choice of over 40 local wineries, all within a 40-minute drive from the heart of Penticton. Or if beer is more enticing, taste craft beer at local breweries on the BC Ale Trail.
Credit: Destination BC / Andrew Strain
Savour farm fresh food
Tantalize your taste buds with local produce from area orchards and farms, or visit U-Pick farms to pick your own fruits and vegetables.
Play at a water park
Have a little fun at the water park right on Okanagan Lake.
Places to stay
PENTICTON
Sandman Hotel Penticton
Offering spacious accommodations, conveniently located across from the South Okanagan Events Centre.
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PENTICTON
Fairfield Inn & Suites Penticton
This hotel offers modern accommodation close to Penticton's best attractions
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Osoyoos
Nestled in the heart of Canada’s only desert, Osoyoos is a popular retreat known for its picturesque lakes, rolling vineyards, and dramatic landscapes. Relax on sandy beaches, explore scenic hiking trails, or sip award-winning wines at local wineries. With its unique desert ecosystem and vibrant small-town charm, Osoyoos offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
Kelowna
Kelowna is a staple destination for those visiting the Okanagan Valley. Relax by the water or choose from an array of aquatic activities; including water-ski, paragliding, fishing and more. Be sure to leave time for a round of golf, or a visit to one of the region’s famous local vineyards.
Oliver
Come for the warm climate of the southern Okanagan Valley, stay for the award-winning variety of local wineries to choose from. Tucked between Osoyoos and Penticton, Oliver offers an array of hiking and biking trails, as well as winter resort and golf clubs to choose from
Vernon
Adventure to the Okanagan’s oldest city to enjoy year-round activities from hiking trails full of beautiful spring blooms, to an abundance of freshwater lake activities in the summer, to tasting fall’s delicious harvests, to skiing on SilverStar Mountain in the winter, to relaxing and enjoying the scenic views any time of year—there’s something for everyone.
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