| Penticton is one of the most popular tourist | | | | entertainment, parades, sandcastle building |
| destinations in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Its | | | | competitions, a pancake breakfast, square dance and |
| strong sense of community offers a more relaxed | | | | numerous vendors selling local arts, crafts and of |
| alternative to the big city feel of neighboring | | | | course plenty of tasty food. Plan to attend August 5 |
| Kelowna. If it is your first time visiting Penticton, | | | | - 9. |
| deciding which events and activities to experience | | | | S.S. Sicamous Sternwheeler & Museum |
| can be difficult as the options are truly endless. | | | | The S.S. Sicamous is the largest remaining |
| The following activities are ten of the most popular | | | | sternwheeler in Canada and is permanently located on |
| sights, tastes and sounds that this scenic city has to | | | | the south shores of Lake Okanagan. This vessel |
| offer. | | | | operated and served an important role from 1914 to |
| Float the River Channel | | | | 1936, and is now fully restored and preserved as a |
| The Penticton channel connects Lake Okanagan and | | | | museum. As one of only two complete remaining |
| Skaha Lake during the summer months and is a great | | | | historic sternwheelers, don't miss out on this |
| way to beat the summer heat. Join locals and visitors | | | | significant piece of Okanagan history. |
| alike on the 90 minute float ride from Riverside Park | | | | Kettle Valley Steam Railway |
| to the halfway point (where most visitors disembark). | | | | The Kettle Valley Steam Railway provides a unique |
| Here you can purchase food and drinks, enjoy an | | | | look into the history of the Okanagan Valley. Originally |
| Elvis tribute act and take a quick bus ride back to | | | | built in 1910, only one preserved section of this |
| your vehicle. Tube rentals and bus service can be | | | | railway line still remains. The ten mile track can be |
| purchased at the starting point. | | | | enjoyed from a fully restored 1912 steam locomotive. |
| Skaha Beach | | | | The "3716" will take you on a 90 minute journey of |
| Considered by many to be the best waterfront | | | | spectacular lake views, through orchards, vineyards |
| location in the Okanagan, Skaha Beach has it all. The | | | | and over the Trout Creek Trestle Bridge (supported |
| large stretch of sandy beach (from Parkview St to | | | | 238 ft. above the canyon floor!). Visitors can enjoy |
| Skaha Marina) combined with the warm waters of | | | | riding in either a vintage coach or open air car. Spaces |
| Skaha Lake makes the ultimate beach for fun in the | | | | can fill up quickly during the summer, so reservations |
| sun. After swimming, enjoy a game of basketball, | | | | are suggested. |
| tennis or beach volleyball on the courts. Kids will love | | | | Ironman |
| the slides and the splash park (and the ice-cream at | | | | With over 2000 athletes participating in a three part |
| the concession!). | | | | challenge, the Ironman Triathlon brings world wide |
| Apex Mountain Resort | | | | sports coverage to Penticton. The triathlon includes a |
| One of the few hidden gems for downhill skiing, | | | | 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride and a 42 km footrace. |
| Apex Mountain Resort offers 68 marked runs of | | | | Top competitors qualify for the Ironman Hawaii |
| diverse terrain and deep powder. The resort also | | | | International Competition. Held every August, the |
| features cross-country skiing trails, ice skating and a | | | | popularity of this event means that accommodations |
| charming alpine village. During the summer months, | | | | can be difficult to secure. If you plan to attend, |
| Apex provides a quiet retreat from city life with | | | | make sure you book early. |
| excellent hiking and biking trails. Take the short 30 | | | | Casabella Princess Cruise |
| minute drive from Penticton to experience this | | | | One of the best ways to enjoy the local scenery is |
| mountain getaway. | | | | from the comfort of the Casabella Princess, |
| Winery Tour | | | | Penticton's historic paddle wheeler. Enjoy an |
| Penticton is in the heart of Okanagan wine country | | | | informative "Scenic Cruise", romantic "Dinner Cruise", |
| with approximately 90 wineries and more then 2000 | | | | or plan to attend one of the many special events |
| hectares of vineyards within a one hour drive. Many | | | | hosted onboard. Larger groups can charter the |
| of these wineries offer informative guided tours of | | | | Casabella Princess and customize their event to make |
| their property, a chance to sample and purchase their | | | | it a truly unique and memorable occasion. |
| products and on site fine dining restaurants. There | | | | Farmers Market |
| are several companies operating in Penticton that | | | | Located at the 100 Block of Main Street, the |
| offer tour bus services which include transportation | | | | Penticton Farmers Market brings together more than |
| to and from the most popular vineyards. | | | | fifty local vendors and provides an opportunity to |
| Peachfest | | | | taste the home grown produce that the Okanagan |
| This year, the 62nd Annual Peach Festival brings a | | | | Valley is famous for. Purchase fresh fruits and |
| wealth of events to the city of Penticton. Full of | | | | vegetables, honey, eggs, baking preserves as well as |
| family friendly entertainment, the line-up includes live | | | | flowers and various homemade crafts. |