Penticton BC, Canada is located on the shores of Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake in the Central Okanagan Valley Region. The community is anchored by beautiful sandy beaches on each end of town. Neighboring the community, particularly to the south, are many orchards and wineries.
Activities most enjoyed in Penticton in the Okanagan Valley and the surrounding areas include wine touring, golfing, beachcombing, biking, kite surfing, cycling, kayaking, off-roading, water skiing, canoeing, hiking, birdwatching, rock climbing, houseboating, fishing, channel tubing, windsurfing, swimming, jet skiing, boating, sailing, SUP, camping and skiing and snowboarding (Apex Mountain).
A few of the more popular activity and sightseeing park and trail destinations located in Penticton, British Columbia and the surrounding areas includes the KVR - Kettle Valley Rail Trail, Okanagan Mountain Park, Skaha Bluffs, Okanagan Lake, Sudbury Park, Apex Mountain, 3 Mile Beach, Munson Mountain, Brent Mountain Trail, Kickininee Provincial Park, Nickel Plate Provincial Park and the Mt. Nkwala Mountain Trail.
The most visited sightseeing attractions, art galleries, historical sites and cultural venues in and around Penticton, British Columbia include the SS Sicamous Museum and Heritage Park, Lakawana Park, Penticton Art Gallery, Penticton Museum and Archives, Linden Gardens and the Kettle Valley Steam Railway.
Travel services important to travelers in and around the community of Penticton, BC includes accommodations (hotels, motels, vacation homes, cottages, bed and breakfasts, hostels), campgrounds, pubs, restaurants, gas stations, liquor stores, grocery stores, wineries, coffee shops, cell service, internet, banks and transportation services including taxi, bus, marina, and the Penticton Regional Airport and the Penticton Water Aerodrome.