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Penticton - South Okanagan

Welcome to the City of Penticton

Penticton - view 1 Student Overlooking Penticton

Highlights

  • Population: 33,000,
  • Surrounding world class wineries and orchards
  • Nearby ski hills and gold courses
  • Driving distance to Vancouver, Calgary and the USA border
  • Nestle between the shores of Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake
 town of Penticton Penticton - evening photo
Penticton Campus - front view
Okanagan College - Penticton Campus
Location

Penticton is considered the most attractive climate of all Canadian cities according to Environment Canada. With approximately 2100 hours of sunshine and only 15 inches of rain per year gives this area enjoyable climate year round. 
Penticton Vineyards
Surrounded by the grape-laden hills of B.C.'s "wine country", the majestic peaks of the Cascade Mountains, and an abundance of lakes, rivers, and rich forests within its boundaries, the South Okanagan Similkameen Region is a recreational and tourism hotspot on the global map.


Tubing Down Channel PentictonRecreation

A four-season destination for all types of travellers. Surrounded with lush forested mountains, dramatic cliffs, and bordered by two unblemished lakes. This natural beauty complements the myriad of cultural activities, international events, regional festivals, business conventions and good old fashioned relaxation.

Culture

This “City of Festivals” offers year-round events from wine to ale, from arts to history, from entertainment to sports to traditional celebrations such as Canada Day, National Aboriginal Day, and Peach Fest.

Biking in PentictonPenticton is also host to the world-class Subaru Ironman Canada Triathlon, where thousands of athletes and volunteers line the streets every August to participate or support this international event.


Go To The Penticton Campus


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