Location: Penticton
Top Things to do in Penticton
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks 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. The Book Shop
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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.
2. S.S. Sicamous Museum and Heritage Park
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4.5 based on 204 reviews
The SS Sicamous is the largest surviving paddle wheeler in Canada. It is open as a heritage site, museum and wedding venue. Launched in 1914, the ship provided a vital means of transport to remote communities on the shores of Okanagan Lake. The SS Sicamous is operated by the SS Sicamous Society: a non-profit organization that works to protect the marine heritage of the Okanagan.Funds from your admission go directly to the restoration of the SS Sicamous, and the other heritage ships in our care.
Reviewed By donaldw925 - Penticton, Canada
Nice way to spend an afternoon on the lake thinking back in time how the Sicamous use to transport cargo and people hundreds of years ago, and if you are thinking of getting married, what a beautiful ship to have it on, it has a working kitchen, and great scenery for pictures.
3. Tumbleweed Gallery
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Open Tuesday to Saturday – 10am to 5pm, or by appointment. The Tumbleweed Gallery is an artist collective. We aim to provide a strong and active voice within the Okanagan Arts community. . Since our founding in 1996, the Tumbleweed Gallery Collective has been continually challenging and exploring individual advancement in the arts. Together our members strive to promote and nurture the growth of contemporary art in B.C.
Reviewed By lorig523
Great personal service and attention for framing. Prompt and professional. Gallery art work is high quality and always changing.
4. Wreck of the Little Joe Raymond
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By yvonneb57 - Penticton, Canada
While out geocaching on the KVR on the east side of Okanagan Lake in Penticton, we visited the site commerating the Wreck of the Little Joe Raymond. The story of how this KVR passenger train plunged into Okanagan Lake on November 30, 1949 is recounted on one of the three informational signs located at this historical landmark. A rusty cowcatcher, retrieved from the lake, is also located here. In addition, there is a sign containing information about the city of Penticton as well as one about a local mining operation. This lookout provides a great view of the lake, the city, highway 97 and other scenic surroundings. Pay attention to the fences and the warnings about poison ivy as well as staying off the clay cliffs that are located outside the perimeter of this trio of signs and the cowcatcher.
5. Skaha Conservation Area
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Ellis Creek Park and Walkway
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Fairview Anglican Cemetery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Penticton Speedway
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4.0 based on 24 reviews
