Welcome to Penticton! Well known for our vibrant wine industry and warm sunny weather, Penticton is the perfect four-season playground for visitors of all ages looking to get out in nature and experience world-class hospitality.
Go to Visit Penticton's website or stop in to the Penticton Visitor Centre & Gift Shop to explore your accommodation options, places to find food & drink, upcoming events and recommended activities.
Top 10 Things to Do
Here are 10 must-try things to do in Penticton, according to Visit Penticton. And this is just getting started!
- Bike, hike, run or walk on the historic Kettle Valley Railway.
- Float the 7 km ‘Channel’ between Okanagan and Skaha Lake.
- Tour and taste at many of the 80+ wineries within 20 minutes of the city.
- Check out one, or more of the local craft breweries!
- Stroll through the Penticton Farmers' Market within the 100 block of Main Street (Saturday mornings from May to October).
- Relax on one of our beautiful beaches and take a dip in our freshwater lakes.
- Get vertical at Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park, home to world-class sport climbing destination
- Attend one of our many events and festivals.
- Bundle up and barrel down some of the best terrain in the west at Apex Mountain Resort.
- Shop like a local at the numerous retail outlets and boutique stores around the city.
Did You Know?
- Penticton is one of only two cities in the world situated between two lakes: Okanagan Lake to the north and Skaha Lake to the south.
- Penticton is home to home to a multitude of craft breweries and even gained the title of Canada's Craft Beer Capital in 2020 by Lonely Planet.
Contact Us
Penticton Visitor Centre & Gift Shop
120-888 Westminster Avenue West
Penticton, B.C.
V2A 8S2
For the latest visiting hours, go to Visit Penticton's website
Phone: 250-276-2170
Toll-Free: 1-800-663-5052
Email: ask@visitpenticton.com