Come for the beaches , stay for the wine. Penticton enjoys long hot summers, dry winters and over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year.
Situated between two lakes there is always something to do. The Penticton area is home to 80 wineries, 2 cideries, and 3 distilleries.
If you aren’t into the wine scene there are tons of activities. The KVR Trail is an iconic attraction stretching 660km across BC. A family friendly bike trail idea for riders and walkers of any ability. We also have rock climbing , wind surfing , endurance training, golf, winter sports at Apex and rock climbing at Skaha Bluff Provincial Park.
Check out our Arts & Cultire scene at the SS Sicamous Museum and Heritage Park on the shores of Okanagan Lake. The SS Sicamous was once a luxury stern wheeler that was used to transport passengers and cargo along the shores of Okanagan Lake. Being the largest surviving stern wheeler in BC, the Sicamous is a vital part of the area’s history.