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January 29, 2020 

Whether you're searching for a family vacation, a romantic escape, or a weekend package deal, you'll find exactly what you're looking for in Penticton. With cozy accommodations and plenty of entertainment, it's easy to see why Penticton is a favourite BC destination.

Our charming community offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, making it perfect for a February getaway. Whether you love the outdoors or the warm comforts of a roaring fire, come and rediscover the wonders of Penticton.

If you need some inspiration for what to get that special someone this Valentine's Day we have you covered.

With picturesque lake views, incredible local wines, a vibrant culinary scene and a host of unique events, Penticton is the new Romance Capital.

Treat your other half to a mini-break that won't break the bank by taking advantage of our great package deals.

February 17th is all about spending quality time together as a family and Penticton is the ideal place for creating those memories you'll cherish for a lifetime.

Enjoy a wealth of family friendly activities or head up to nearby Apex Mountain Resort which will be offering 50% off Full Day Tickets on Family Day only (just present your BC or AB government-issued ID for proof of address at the ticket window or Apex Snow School desk)

The South Okanagan Events Centre has some great shows coming up in the next few months and many of the local accommodations are offering great rates at this time of year, so you can make a weekend of it!

Click on the images below for more information or to purchase tickets.

Travel Penticton is a proud supporter of the 2nd Annual 97 South Song Sessions.

A songwriter’s festival of music performance and storytelling that takes place in Penticton, BC July 24 & 25 2020.  

This inspiring event features 16 hit songwriters hailing from Los Angeles, Nashville, the Caribbean and across Canada who have written iconic hits in Pop, Rock and Country including Sheryl Crow’s “If It Makes You Happy”, Tim McGraw’s “Live Like you Were Dying” and 38 Special’s “Back Where You Belong”.  

Join us this Summer for a weekend of stories, songs and wine in our beautiful Okanagan Valley!

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At this time, all non-essential travel should be avoided. This includes travel into and out of BC and between regions of the province.

Let’s do our part by following provincial health orders and continuing to support each other in accordance with the latest protocols.

We look forward to warmly welcoming you back to Penticton as soon as it is deemed safe to do so.

In the mean time why not ''Give the Gift of Penticton'' this holiday season with something you can enjoy now like local wine or craft beer or enjoy later like a tour or activity in the New Year.

Ideal weather conditions conspire to create incredible, light champagne powder.

With an average of 600 cm of this special snow falling each season, Apex provides the moderate winter conditions and dry power snow craved by skiers and snowboarders alike.

Adult 1 Day Lift Passes are now available for purchase at Penticton Visitor Centre, 888 Westminster or you can select your date and PURCHASE ONLINE in advance. A great gift idea for snow lover and powder hounds.

Passes for the third annual 97 South Song Sessions songwriter performing festival are now available for purchase.

This year’s festival runs July 23 and 24, 2021 and will be held at Penticton Lakeside Resort and the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.

Pass holders will enjoy two 90-minute shows on back-to-back nights featuring unique, multi-genre songwriter lineups at each performance.

The weekend series of shows is hosted by media personality Paul McGuire and features hit Pop, Rock and Country songwriters from the United States and Canada.

Music lovers will enjoy acoustic performances of some of the industry’s most loved songs, while listening to stories about how these songs came to be. Grammy winner, Tim Nichols (Live Like You Were Dying/Tim McGraw) returns to the show in 2021 and will assist 97 South with lineup curation.

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Penticton sits in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan region, which has been recognized as a safe destination for tourism by The World Travel & Tourism Council.

When you are able to visit Penticton again, we want you to thoroughly enjoy your time and experiences, secure in the knowledge that your health and safety remains a top priority.

Our operators, accommodators and service providers continue to work tirelessly to ensure COVID-19 health and safety protocols are met and we encourage everyone to be respectful, patient and considerate of others while visiting our beautiful City.

If you have any questions or concerns our Visitor Centre Team are happy to help.

Call toll free 1-800-663-5052 or email ask@visitpenticton.com

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If you love outdoor adventure, Spring is a fantastic time to be in Penticton. Warm, dry conditions provide an ideal setting for early season training sessions and wilderness exploring.

As well as being surrounded by miles of biking and hiking trails, Penticton rests between two huge freshwater lakes which, even at this time of year, are great for kayaking or paddle boarding.

There are also many other adventure and cross-training opportunities with world class rock climbing at Skaha Bluffs (opens March 1st) and cross-county skiing or snowshoeing at Nickel Plate Nordic Centre.

Take advantage of everything outdoors that Penticton has to offer and get our early!

Tickets for the 2020 BDO CSSHL Championships are now on sale. The event will see champions crowned in all seven CSSHL western divisions.

This marks the sixth consecutive year that the City of Penticton has hosted the event, which has grown from 33 teams and 609 student athletes in 2015 to 74 teams and over 1300 student athletes in 2020. 

Tickets are $15.00 for a day pass, $45.00 for a division pass and $60.00 for a full 11-day pass. Admission for spectators 18 years old and younger is free.

Fitness fanatics take note -

is back in Penticton for it’s eighth year.

This CrossFit-style event will challenge and showcase athletes competing within several different team and individual divisions. It will also include a vendor expo with some of the finest Canadian fitness companies and food vendors.

In 2020 we are excited to announce that OVT with be the official qualifier for teams to the 2020 Canwest Games Sanctionals!

The South Okanagan Events Centre has some great shows coming up in the next few months and many of the local accommodations are offering great rates at this time of year, so you can make a weekend of it!

Click on the images below for more information or to purchase tickets.