Penticton is located at the southern end of Okanagan Lake is famous for its Peach Festival, Okanagan Wine Festival and the host of the Ironman Canada Triathlon. Penticton is known for its beaches and plethora of water activities. There is a channel that runs from Okanangan Lake down to Skaha Lake and if you want to spend 3-4 hours on a sunny day you can float down the channel. If you don’t have that much time to spare then cool off at the water park. For the more adventurous you can try the world class rock climbing or horse back riding available in the area.

The Peachfest is an annual tradition which began in 1947 to celebrate the peach harvest. It is a five day event that features live entertainment, a variety of food and merchant vendors, parades, arts and crafts exhibits, various competitions and a square dance festival.

Penticton is also located along the Kettle Valley Railway and stretches along 500 km of scenic gravel track. The 2.2% gentle grade into Penticton travels through vineyards, orchards, wineries, and offers unparalleled views of Okanagan Lake. The trail is ideal for walking, hiking or cycling.

Since the Okanagan Valley offers one of the longest golf seasons, Penticton is home to seven championship courses with another 21 courses within the Penticton area. Since all of these courses are nestled within the natural habitat carved from canyons or located within the desert landscape, golfers enjoy spectacular views and natural hazards that challenge all skill levels.

Of course it wouldn’t be a city in the Okanagan Valley without the offering of many wineries. With over 30 wineries in the area you can spend all or part of your time touring each unique winery, learning about wines, tasting wines and adding to your wine cellar. You can even do a wine tour by bicycle.
Penticton is only a 30 minute drive to Apex Mountain Resort. With skiing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, tube park, cross country trails, outdoor skating and night skiing, Apex offers the entire family a holiday of fun and adventure.