Places to stay in Penticton, British Columbia

Penticton is a city in south central British Columbia between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake. The name Penticton is derived from a word in the Salish language, and it is roughly translated as "a place to stay forever". Places to eat in the region include The Hub, The Pasta Factory, Jeffer’s Fryzz, and The Bellevue Cafe.

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More about the areas accommodations and tourism

Penticton's primary economic strengths are tourism, wine production and fruit orchards. Penticton hosts many world famous events annually, among them the Canadian Ironman Triathlon, the Okanagan Wine Festival, the Penticton Peach Festival and the Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival, and the "Elvis Festival," which was featured in the Summer 2006 issue of British Columbia Magazine.

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Penticton is 11 km away from Naramata, 12 km away from Summerland, 12 km away from Kaleden and 18 km away from Okanagan Falls.

Penticton is located at longitude -119°35'37.347 and latitude 49°29'56.897.

Other useful links:

• Penticton - Okanagan, BC
• Penticton, British Columbia on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Penticton

FC Kettle Valley Bike Rentals ( Sports / Activity / Biking ). Located at 101-1070 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton. Okanagan Valley Mountain Biking Trails are located all over the region. The most popular been the Kettle Valley Rail Trail systems. Starting from Funcity rentals you have easy access to three very popular trails. There is the Giant’s Head run that snakes around the East side of Okanagan Lake from Penticton to Summerland. The 32 km return ride is a great way to spend half a day. The views over looking Okanagan Lake from there are stunning. Also there is the River channel – Skaha Lake - OK Falls ride. Crossing the street from Fun city rentals you begin your journey at the top of the river channel and ride down along the west side on a paved path to Skaha Lake. Then along the East side of Skaha Lake on the old KVR. Here you will be at Lake level riding South to OK Falls. The trail is flat and in good shape. The return trip is 30KM and takes half a day. OK Falls has restaurants and food stores that you can get supplies at and a nice beach to relax and picnic on. Then there is the Chute Lake – Naramata ride. It is a long distance 42 KM ride. If you would like to to do so overnight camping this would be the trip to take. Starting from Funcity Rents you head West along Okanagan Beach up Vancouver hill and on to the KVR. From here it is fairly flat with a slight grade. At the beginning of your adventure you will be going through wine yards past winery then slowly climb in elevation you will experience great viewpoints looking North up the Valley over Okanagan Lake. The first tunnel that you will come across is called Little Tunnel. When you arrive at Chute Lake you will find a restaurant, camp ground, sleeping cabins and a boat rental. From there it is 8KM to the first set of tresseles. If you prefer to do some wilderness camping there are all kinds of places along the way that are suitable. Please remember to clean up after your self by taking out all garbage and avoid making fires. There is a fire ban in effect from June to Sept each year. The trip back is more enjoyable as it is all down hill. We at Funcity Bike Rentals hope to see you and are here to make your vacation the best it could be. 250-462-1151 www.okanaganbikerental.com

Elma ( Dining / Other ). Located at 994 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton. Elma is a Turkish inspired dining experience located in Penticton, BC on beautiful Lake Okanagan. Our big, bright space features tiles, lighting and other décor sourced in our native Turkey and also helps to highlight the scenic back drop around us. www.eatatelma.com

The Bistro At Hillside Winery ( Dining / Bistro / Grill ). Located at 1350B Naramata Road, Penticton. For over four decades, Hillside Winery has been a cornerstone of the Naramata Bench’s wine legacy and a backdrop to countless cherished memories for locals and visitors alike. Since 1984, our journey has intertwined with personal stories, making Hillside a familiar name in homes and gatherings across British Columbia. Our wines, deeply rooted in the unique terroir of the Naramata Bench, carry the essence of shared laughter, celebrated milestones, and quiet moments of reflection. www.hillsidewinery.ca

The Barking Parrot Bar ( Dining / Other ). Located at 21 Lakeshore Dr West, Penticton. Offering a casual style dining experience with a menu inspired by our Chef’s newest concoctions. www.barkingparrot.com

Orolo ( Dining / Burgers ). Located at 361 Martin Street, Penticton. Named for the study of time ‘horology’, OROLO offers food and wine lovers a premium dining experience in a comfortable atmosphere. Thoughtfully prepared dishes, seasonal ingredients, delicious wine pairings and creative cocktails help to elevate your dining experience. www.timewines.ca

Hooded Merganser Restaurant ( / Distillery ). Located at 21 Lakeshore Dr West, Penticton. Visionary architecture set on Okanagan Lake complementing the natural surroundings. Serving South Okanagan contemporary cuisine inspired by fresh local ingredients from our very own Valley View Farm. www.hoodedmerganser.ca

Closed or unlisted properties

• Super 8 closed or delisted.
• Bel Air Motel closed or delisted.
• Evans Gate closed or delisted.
• B&B At Vanilla Tree House closed or delisted.
• Lakewynd Bed & Breakfast closed or delisted.
• Wonderful Waterworld Tent & Trailer Park closed or delisted.
• Lake Skaha Tent & Trailer Park closed or delisted.
• Park Royal RV Resort closed or delisted.

Renamed properties

• Hotel Penticton at 950 Westminster Avenue may have been previously known as Travelodge