Local Area Information
| | | Kaleden Beach | Kaleden Hotel (better off here with us) | Penticton & Area From leisurely lakeside strolls to world class climbing sites, Penticton is well equipped to meet the needs of all vacationers. You can have fun on the lake, no matter how adventuresome you are; from peddle boats to jet skis, waterskiing, parasailing, windsailing and canoeing can be done on either of the two lakes. Many walking hikes and other attractions and festivals make this one of B.C.'s vacation destinations of choice. Links: Weather City of Penticton Penticton Chamber of Commerce Community Centre Photos of Penticton Red Rooster Winery in Naramata - a place where quality wines are developed and presented; where artists and musicians showcase their talents; and where people from around the world gather together and appreciate it all!
Festivals Penticton hosts several major events and festivals throughout the year. From the Auto shows, to Elvis shows, Jazz festivals and other sports and cultural events. There is also a world class hockey school that runs for much of the summer and during school breaks. Festivals & Events: Okanagan Wine Festivals Fest of Ale Meadowlark Festival Penticton Peach Festival Pentastic Jazz Festival Peach City Beach Cruise Okanagan Hockey School Ironman Canada South Okanagan Similkameen Health Fair To Do Walk to the local museum and historical sites to learn about the early history of Penticton. Find out about Tom Ellis, an Irish immigrant who settled here in the 1860‘s to raise cattle. You can still find parts of the historic 1915 Kettle Valley Railway that have been preserved because of the integral link it was between Vancouver and the prairies. The recently restored S.S. Sicamous should be on your list of things to check out in Penticton. Things to do and see: Thompson Okanagan Area Kettle Valley Steam Railway
Ski Resorts: Apex Ski Resort Big White Ski Resort Silver Star Ski Resort
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