Location: Penticton
Top Things to do in Penticton
Top 10 Hidden Gems 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. Grape Friends Lounge & Tours Inc.
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5.0 based on 454 reviews
At Grape Friends Lounge & Tours Inc. it is our goal to create a fun, exciting, unforgettable experience while you explore the South Okanagan and all the hidden gems within. Come share our excitement and enthusiasm. What better way to do that than to “Relax & Lounge" while we drive you around! Seats fill up fast so book your tour today!
2. 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.
3. Connoisseur Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 190 reviews
Wine Tours, Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours, Chartered Bus Rentals, Limousine Service. Servicing the Okanogan Valley.
4. Open Air Adventures & Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
Hop aboard our Jeep Wranglers for a fun and truly memorable experience! We specialize in providing exceptional small-group tours. From wine tours to backroad adventures, experience the Okanagan like never before! Highlight your vacation this year with OpenAir Adventures & Wine Tours!
5. Pentage Winery
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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.
6. Hoodoo Adventure Company
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5.0 based on 120 reviews
Join our qualified guides and glide though idyllic waters or cruise effortlessly and enjoy stunning vistas along the historic Kettle Valley Railway, or carve the legendary single track on a boutique Kayak or Bicycle tour. Combine with Okanagan's famous wineries, breweries and distilleries and sample the offerings from the area top producers. We also offer Eco Hikes, Kayak and mountain bike skills courses. Shuttles to the regions most popular cycling routes, Myra Canyon, Chute Lake, Three blind Mice or call for a quote to different destination.
7. Penticton Virtual Reality Studio
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Explore new worlds. Virtual Reality games and experiences. Jump, crawl and walk in immersive room scale VR. An experience or game for every age. A fun family experience.
8. Ruby Blues Winery
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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. Painted Rock Estate Winery
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
Painted Rock offers exceptional wines for a world audience.Envisioned as a family-run estate winery, Painted Rock draws its inspiration from proprietor's John and Trish Skinner. The Skinner's philosophy is rooted in the simple idea that wine should be made for friends and family to enjoy. With a dedication to quality and a respect for the terroir, Painted Rock ensures that each grape is of superior quality, proving that the best wines are made in the vineyard.Painted Rock's latest addition is the spectacular new tasting room, wedding and events facility which overlooks the estate vineyards and Skaha Lake and provides the perfect setting for any event.Painted Rock offers a patio lounge and a grassed picnic area to sit and enjoy the views and a glass of Painted Rock wine.
Reviewed By Rossland58 - Rossland, Canada
We had not heard of Painted Rock until we were looking for wineries to visit near Penticton. What a fantastic location with gorgeous views over Skaha Lake while you taste the wines. We shared a charcuterie plate while we tasted, which made it more interesting. The wines were gorgeous and will age well I think. We liked them so much we joined their red wine club.
10. Penticton Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
The Penticton Art Gallery (formerly the Art Gallery of the South Okanagan) is a registered not-for-profit, charitable organization. We acknowledge the support of the City of Penticton, the Province of British Columbia through the BC Arts Council and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development as well as community arts councils, sponsorships, memberships and donations. The PAG is grateful for all donations to, and supporters of our development events including the Annual Art Auction, Kitchen Stove Film Series, the Soup Bowls Project and Treasures From the Attic.
Reviewed By yvonneb57 - Penticton, Canada
Due to the pandemic, the birthday gift planned my sister had to be postponed. Now that the Penticton Art Gallery has reopened, we went to see the Bob Ross exibition called Happy Little Accidents. All visitors are required to wear masks as a precaution when inside the Gallery. If you do not bring your own with you, masks are for sale at the door. We were given a brochure about the exhibits that also explained the rules for safety. Once inside, my sister and I searched the Bob Ross mosaic for the square that held my name. She bought me the square as a birthday gift, a very unique way to celebrate it while supporting the arts in Penticton. We located it almost immediately. We viewed the 32 paintings on display that represented his style as demonstrated on his television series, the Joy of Painting. It was difficult to pick a favorite from those hanging in the Galley. His final piece, called "Wilderness Day" concluded our tour. Like all of his works, his signature appears on the left side of this painting. Before leaving, we looked at paintings in the Project Room done by Clifford Miller, Connor Kenney and Merlin Seller.
