City of Penticton BC

So what does a Penticton BC vacation offer that the rest of the Okanagan doesn't?

Well, we think it is the most beautiful, family friendly city in the Okanagan Valley, and no matter what you wish to see or do, you'll find something here within easy reach.

Geared to tourism, it offers all the conveniences of bigger cities, but without all of the big city hassles.

You really couldn't ask for a better city to visit with kids.

With a population of about 34,000 the city sits between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake it is one of the best beach towns in the Okanagan!

You can even fly into the regional airport if you're coming from Vancouver.

Known as the 'Peach City', this area is surrounded by orchards and is a popular wine tour destination, with over 20 wineries within a short drive, and most other Okanagan wineries within an hours drive of the city.

Golf courses in the area are plentiful, and offer great play as well as beautiful views of the valley and the lakes.

Rock climbing at Skaha Bluffs, and western Canada's largest rock climbing school with avalanche courses, guided ski touring and leadership courses brings climbing enthusiats here year round.

And during the winter, many locals spend their free time at Apex Ski Resort, which is just 45 minutes from the city.

Our city puts on some pretty great festivals, fairs and events with a variety of entertainment throughout the summer.

And with the new South Okanagan Events Center, completed around 2008 our local entertainment has risen to a new level, with high profile entertainers such as Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Rhianna, Taylor Swift, Feist, and Reba McIntyre to name a few. You may be able to catch a concert while you're here.

When it comes to accommodations in the city many people who vacation here prefer the family friendly motel resorts neart one of the main the beaches.

There are several motels near Skaha Beach, which is on the south end of the city.

As well, motels near Okanagan Beach are directly across the street from the beach and easy walking distance to many attractions.

Also on Okanagan beach is the Penticton Lakeside Resort, the city's main resort hotel, which has it's own private beach area and a casino.

A number of campgrounds are also located on or within a block or two of beaches on Skaha Lake and Okanagan Beach. But wherever you stay, you'll be close to everything.

Attractions & Things To Do....

City Beaches

Local Restaurants

Best Place For A Great Sandwich

The River Channel

Family and Kid Friendly Attractions

Summer Events

Munson Mountain Lookout

Elvis Festival

Peach Festival

Peach City Beach Cruise

Subaru Ironman Canada

Penticton Weather

South Okanagan campgrounds and RV parks

We're always adding new pages. Please do visit often for Okanagan British Columbia travel and tourism information, including Okanagan accommodation guide, great attractions, guide to the Okanagan wineries and Okanagan BC golf vacations, all the fun Okanagan festivals, fairs and events, ideas for winter vacations, summer vacation ideas, shopping, places to eat, and much much more!

Click here for more information about the city and a guide to local businesses..

We hope you enjoy your visit and stay!

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