Penticton guide

The name Penticton is derived from a word in the Okanagan language. It is conventionally translated by the city's tourism promoters as "a place to stay forever" but is actually a reference to the year-round flow of the Okanagan River where it enters Skaha Lake. Differing accounts of the meaning are given in the British Columbia Geographical Names Information System entry for the city.

Penticton hosts many events annually, among them the Canadian Ironman Triathlon, the Okanagan Wine Festival, Fest-of-Ale BC, the Penticton Peach Festival, the Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival, and the "Elvis Festival" which was featured in the Summer 2006 issue of British Columbia Magazine.

Penticton is home to recreational opportunities such as skiing at the Apex Mountain Resort ski area, boating and fishing on Skaha Lake and Okanagan Lake. Both lakes have beautiful beaches. There is golfing on the area's many courses, as well as hiking or biking the Kettle Valley Railway Trail, and rock climbing at Skaha Bluffs. Penticton is home to KIJHL team the Penticton Lakers, the BCHL hockey team Penticton Vees who play throughout the winter months, as well as the PCSL soccer team Penticton Pinnacles, who play from May until July.

 


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Featured Businesses and Services in Penticton

Other Businesses and Services in Penticton

  • Skaha Meadows Special Events and Tournament Planning
  • Hillside Estate Bistro
  • Alfresco Vineyard Dining
  • Hooded Merganser
  • Penticton Golf and Country Club Banquets and Weddings
  • Penticton Golf and Country Club
  • Skaha Meadows pro-shop
  • Earls Restaurant and Bar

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