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Penticton offers the ideal work-life balance

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With its sandy beaches, world-class wineries and four-season outdoor recreational opportunities, Penticton has long been known as a place to soak up the sunshine and good vibes on vacation. But this can be your life – year-round. Savvy entrepreneurs, remote and skilled workers are relocating to Penticton in search of the ultimate work-life balance.   

One of Canada’s most liveable cities

Penticton is an outdoor playground, with all the benefits of a big city, minus the traffic jams. In fact, the city ranked as the 28th most livable city in Canada, out of 439 locations assessed, according to the Globe and Mail’s ‘Most Liveable Cities in Canada’ 2023 rankings, topping out every other Okanagan city.

Penticton was also named the third best locale in Canada for young professionals, based on criteria tailored to recent post-secondary graduates who are looking for a dynamic blend of vibrant job prospects, affordable housing and an active social environment. The city claimed the #11 spot nationwide for entrepreneurs. 

Who’s moving to Penticton?

Data collected through the City of Penticton’s ‘Welcome Home’ initiative shows an influx in skilled and remote workers in the past two years. Also, people under age 30 make up 40 per cent of the new arrivals. 
Nearly 60 per cent stated they moved to Penticton for work or career-related reasons and 25 per cent moved to retire. The largest group had arrived from the Lower Mainland.

 

Penticton Advantages

  • No traffic jams – and 10 minutes to anywhere in the city.
  • Direct flights from Penticton Airport.
  • Two lakes (Skaha and Okanagan).
  • Choose from the 88+ wineries within 20 minutes of the city.
  • Craft beer capital of Canada, according to Lonely Planet. Home to 8 craft breweries. 
  • Lively art scene & live music. 
  • All the benefits of a big city with the ease of a small town.
  • World-class sporting events, as well as year-round festivals and events.
  • Remote working opportunities: Coworking facilities, high-speed internet.
  • 120 km of hiking and biking on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail.
  • Winter resorts: Apex Mountain Ski Resort (downhill) and Nickel Plate Nordic Centre (cross country and snowshoeing).
  • Four-season playground to swim, boat, bike, hike, golf, rock climb, snowshoe and ski.
  • Average summer temperature: 30C.
  • Home to one of the largest outdoor farmers’ and community markets in Canada.

 

Penticton Airport

Penticton Airport (YYF) is located in Penticton, British Columbia, the gateway to the South Okanagan. It's a 50-minute flight from Vancouver (or 4-hour drive) or a 55-minute flight from Calgary (or 8-hour drive). Flights to Edmonton are offered seasonally. Visit the Penticton Airport website. 

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