Location: Penticton
Top Things to do in Penticton
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Penticton, Okanagan Valley
Nestled between the Okanagan Lake to the north and Skaha Lake to the south, Penticton is a vibrant Rocky Mountain city offering no shortage of things to do, from hiking or biking the Kettle Valley Trail to skiing Apex Mountain to climbing the Skaha Bluffs. For a more relaxed vacation, Penticton boasts 28 golf courses, including 7 championship courses, and is home to 88 wineries and plenty of fruit orchards. Join residents in celebrating the annual harvest at the wildly popular Peach Festival.
Restaurants in Penticton
1. Penticton Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 240 reviews
At the Penticton Farmers' Market you can find farm fresh veggies and fruits, eggs, honey, baking, preserves and handmade crafts - all grown or produced in the South Okanagan. PFM vendors proudly make, bake or grow everything they sell. The market also hosts a selection of local liquor vendors each week.
Reviewed By VancouverOutside - Vancouver Island, Canada
This Saturday morning market is a "must" when visiting Penticton or the surrounding area. It gets VERY crowded so I would recommend going as early as you can. You can find free parking closely. The market is made up of a "farm and artisan" side and a sort of "retail" side with a few artisan foods mixed in. It is an amazing showcase of what the farms and businesses in the area have to offer and so much of it is great. From wickedly delicious breads, beautiful fruits and vegetables, and beautiful baked items, your basket will be filled within minutes. It would be a true shame to be in this area and not take in this market.
2. Terry Isaac Gallery
3. The Book Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By SalsaMom
An absolute MUST go for Book Lovers of all ages. Easily spent over an hour in here and would’ve spent many more had it not been for impatient kids. Loved all the unique and quirky corners and surprise finds. Left will nearly a dozen books (only because I couldn’t carry anymore)... I’ll be back.
4. Pentage Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Pentage Winery is a boutique winery over looking Skaha Lake in Penticton, BC - producing small lot, world-class Wines. Visit our tasting room and schedule a tour through our 5000 sq ft natural rock wine cellar. We invite you to share our passion! Our wine shop is open daily between 11-5pm from May through to the beginning of October. During the winter months sales are available at the winery by appointment - just give us a call and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Reviewed By Krishelle - Penticton, Canada
Always a wonderful experience at Pentage! We often bring visitors, as the wines are lovely, the tastings fun and informative, view is awesome and they have the only amazing wine cave in town! Julie and Paul know how to do it right.
5. Skaha Lake Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By funtravels4me - British Columbia, Canada
People come from many places to enjoy this beautiful park, beach and amenities. I'm fortunate to live here and be within walking distance of the beach. My friends and I have a picnic at Skaha Park every week during the summer. It is beautiful, refreshing and relaxing. Pay it a visit and enjoy the huge beach, beautiful lake set in a picturesque area.
6. Old Order Distilling Co.
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
BC Craft Distillery making award wining spirits in downtown Penticton. Learn the details of each step in the production process: milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and afterwards enjoy a guided tasting through our available products.
Reviewed By jamiemoonn_
The vodka and gin were great! Our sever Jodi (great name)...was absolutely fabulous!!! Very friendly and knowledgeable. You should totally check this place out if you’re looking for great drinks and friendly service! Old Order was phenomenal... Jodi R
7. Kanazawa Wines
8. Ruby Blues Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Go788157 - Rimbey, Canada
Very good tasting wine!! The two ladies working are fantastic!! Definitely worth a visit! Very friendly, great wine and an awesome little store
9. Hillside Winery
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4.5 based on 213 reviews
Located in the heart of Naramata Bench wine region, Hillside prides itself in proving its customers with the “Ultimate Naramata Experience”. Hillside’s well-equipped cellar, under the direction Winemaker Kathy Malone, produces top quality Okanagan Valley wines destined for many markets. Unique, small-lot, and terroir-driven are terms best used to describe our wines. Our focus is showcasing hand-crafted wine made exclusively from our estate vineyards and other Naramata grape growers. The wine tasting room is hosted by knowledgeable staff who present our award winning wines to all who visit.
Reviewed By WilsonLin - Coquitlam, Canada
Had an amazing wine experience here. The wine is so good and the staff are all so friendly. I highly recommend stopping in!
10. Upper Bench Estate Winery & Creamery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Situated in Penticton, at the gateway to the picturesque Naramata Bench, Upper Bench offers a unique experience to locals and visitors by offering pairings of their two passions: artisan wine and hand-crafted cheese. Winemaker Gavin Miller believes great wine is made in the vineyard and farms sustainably, with out the use of chemicals or pesticides. Upper Bench produces big bold reds and crisp dry whites. All of Upper Bench's wines come from the mature vines on Upper Bench's unique seven-acre vineyard and a select few other vineyards along the Naramata Bench. Cheesemaker Shana Miller continues to create her unique and highly sought-after hand crafted artisan cheeses in her on site, state of the art creamery. She now offers five delectable cheeses: U&Brie, Belle Marie, Okanagan Sun, Grey Baby and a stilton style blue named King Cole. Enjoy a bottle of wine on our sunny patio where our restaurant, The Oven, serves up authentic, Napoletana-style pizza. (Please note patio is 19+ only).
Reviewed By RetinaOne - Gold Canyon, United States
What a find that was, we overheard someone talking about this place and we sought it out. How pleasant it was, small but full of surprises. We must have spent a good 30 to 40 minutes chatting with very pleasant and informative lady. Their homemade cheeses are delicious to say the least, the Blue Cheese was out absolute favourite. This winery is also making a very rare red wine called „Zweigelt“ having lived in Austria, just looking at the label made me nostalgic. And wine does not disappoint, it’s quite powerful, on the dry side ohhhhh but soooo tasty. Buy not one but more! Für deutsch sprechende Besucher, auf jeden Fall den Zweigelt probieren, habe ihn sonst in Kanada nie gefunden. Besser noch, ein paar Flaschen mitnehmen.
