Penticton
Penticton is a city in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada, situated between Okanagan and Skaha lakes. In the 2021 Canadian Census, its population was 36,885, while its census agglomeration population was 47,380. Wikipedia
Population 36,885 (Wikidata)
Before you go
Emergency numbers in Canada
- January: 8 h 38 of daylight
- February: 10 h 09 of daylight
- March: 11 h 51 of daylight
- April: 13 h 44 of daylight
- May: 15 h 21 of daylight
- June: 16 h 16 of daylight
- July: 15 h 52 of daylight
- August: 14 h 27 of daylight
- September: 12 h 38 of daylight
- October: 10 h 49 of daylight
- November: 9 h 07 of daylight
- December: 8 h 11 of daylight
Getting there
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Through the year
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Okanagan Fest-of-Ale
April
This two-day festival pairs local breweries with local restaurants to show off their wares alongside live entertainment. Hundreds of locals volunteer for the free beer
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Penticton Elvis Festival
June
Despised by some of the locals, and criticized due to prohibitive costs, this festival brings the best of the best of Elvis impersonators to town. Some free events
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Okanagan Pirate Party
July – August
Also, more of an 'Okanagan' festival than a Penticton one. A great annual festival devoted to all things pirate. Be prepared to spend a good day on the hunt for treasure!
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Penticton Scottish Festival
July
Come watch the caber toss and other heavy events accompanied by traditional Scottish pipes, drumming, and dancing. If you have what it takes you can register and compete
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Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
September – October
More of an 'Okanagan' festival than a Penticton one. Many wine-diner pairings featuring local wineries and restaurants, stretching from Osoyoos (at the US/Canada border) to Vernon at the northern end of Lake Okanagan.
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Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival
September
Various venues host live Dixieland, Jive, Swing, and other forms of Jazz music
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Eating nearby
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Getting around
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