Penticton, British Columbia


Penticton is a community that is surrounded by clay bank cliffs, forest covered ridges, and granite bluffs. It is a community that has easy access to both winter resorts and mountain lakes. This is a community that focuses heavily on outdoor recreational activities regardless of what season it is.  

Penticton is the name of a community that is also right in the heart of a wine country and it is filled with agricultural that provides delicious local ingredients to all of the dining establishments in the area. It is the perfect place for individuals who enjoy the outdoors as well as individuals who are conscious about their health and/or their culture.

Land Activities

Hiking and cycling are a pretty big deal in Penticton. In fact, there are tons…

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Water ParkYou use the name Atlantis Waterslides and you assume one thing, it is an attraction that features water slides right? Atlantis Waterslides is actually so much more than that. This is a family fun centre for people of all ages. Whether you are a parent with teenagers or toddlers, everyone will have a great time.

The Water Slides

All of the water slides in this facility are considered to be family friendly. This means they are designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, they will enjoy the water slides.

The Relaxation

People come to this attraction because they need to get away and have some fun family time. This attraction offers an opportunity for you to enjoy your family and have a good time. The…

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Okanagan, Canada has some excellent historical sites in the area. Many of the historical sites in the area have self-guided tour brochures to help visitors explore the areas. Learn about the First Nations, the history of steam-powered trains, or collecting crystals.

Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre – Osoyoos

1000 Rancher Creek Road
Osoyoos, BC

Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre - Image Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/hardo/4294087250


This is an outdoor historical site located in Osoyoos. Here you will find cultural exhibits, arts, and interactive exhibits. The exhibit is called “The Land, the Legends and the People.”  You will learn about the Okanagan First Nations, animals, and desert plants.

You’ll have the chance to try the hands-on displays, see outdoor sculptures, and walk the trails through the sagebrush habitat. They have guided…

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BikingIn Thompson Okanagan, mountain biking is a fairly popular activity. This is because the topography of the area is very diverse and great for biking. The question is: where are the best places to bike and what can you expect while biking in this region?

What Can Bike Riders Expect

There are a lot of single bike rider trails that stretch through the deserts (which are covered in sagebrush. You also have the option of plunging down the steep rocky plains, if you are someone who enjoys more adventurous biking terrain.  There are a number of bike paths near the various lakes and rivers that are absolutely breathtaking.

Kamloops and Kelowna Trails

These two trails have attracted the bike riders of Okanagan for years. What you really need to decide…

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Located at 3111 Davison Rd, Vernon British Columbia, Davison Orchards Crazy Cow Kids Corral is a wild, fun place that keeps youngsters in mind. There is a ton of entertainment and learning just waiting for your little ones to discover.

One of the fun activities this corral has is the corn barn, where there’s so much of it that you can almost swim in it. There’s a Treehouse the kids can climb and venture through. The corral accommodates children from 2 – 10 years old, and their hours of operation are daily from May 1 – October 31, which includes the holidays.

For the parents, they even have high speed internet access for all your smartphone and/or tablet needs. If you’re looking to upload your pictures to your favourite social media networking site,…

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Local museums in Okanagan really capture the history of Okanagan. Nearby museums in Kelowna and Kamloops have very impressive musuems as well. Here are the top museums in the area for locals and visitors to enjoy.

Nicola Valley Museum Archive - 1675 Tutill Court, Merritt

This museum best features railway, ranching, mining, and logging.  Nicola Valley Museum Archive displays history on the pioneers, the cowboy judge Henry Castillou, James Teit, and the First Nations. Open all year, Nicola Valley has excellent collections of rail travel, pioneer kitchen, churches, military uniforms, and early mining history. Admission is only $2 suggested donation.

Ashcroft Museum - 402 Brink Street, Ashcroft

This is one of the best museums from the inside in…

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Image Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/33037982@N04/8452540965If you're looking for something fun and exciting to do near Okanagan, you should give ziplining or bungee jumping a try. These activities will give you an exhilarating experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. Listed below are a few of the best ziplining and bungee jumping places to go neat Okanagan.

Zippity Doo Dah Adventures - 3109 Kirkland Ranch Road, Ashcroft

Located at The Wilderness Way Resort in Ashcroft, you will experience a ziplining experience you'll never forget. There are six different zip lines that will accommodate thrill seekers of all experience levels from beginners to pros. They also offer a dual zip line where you can challenge a friend to a race on a line that measures almost 1400 feet.

Oyama Zipline Forest…

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CanoeingSince kayaking and canoeing are such popular sports in Okanagan, there are plenty of places to rent them for the day and enjoy some outdoor time in the water.

Christina Lake Marina & Grill - 173 Larson Road, Christina Lake

Christina Lake is a popular destination for boat and equipment rental. They offer pontoons, skis, wakesurf, wakeboard, and of course kayaks. They are open May 15 – September 15. No operators’ license required; you just have to be 19 years old to rent.

Big Bear ATV Canoe & Kayak – Lumby  - 208 Mabel Lake Road, Lumby

Big Bear ATV Canoe & Kayak offers a great time with their kayak and canoe tours. Not only that, but you can try a quading, dogsledding, or ATV tour. Located in northern Okanagan, this summer and winter adventure…

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Relaxing Spa DayFor spa lovers, Okanagan has some great places to go to relax in a tranquil and peaceful environment. There are individual day spas or you can try a resort’s spa for a luxurious experience. The resort spas typically require reservations in advance while day spas are more likely to have openings on the day you want to go in. Stop by one of these beautiful spas in Okanagan for a relaxing experience.

KurSpa at Sparkling Hill Resort - 888 Sparkling Place, Vernon

Welcome to KurSpa, the first place in North America to introduce the Cryotherapy Cold Sauna at -110C, the signature treatment that has everyone talking because this spa is one of the best in British Columbia. The spa is 40,000 square foot in size and is designed for healing “kur” by water, which…

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Family Shopping in a MallIt is not uncommon for some communities to have a pretty consistent shopping experience in terms of what kinds of shops there are and what kinds of things you can buy. That isn't really how it works in Thompson Okanagan. The shopping scene is just as varied as the community's landscaping is.

There are three main shopping districts within Okanagan. These shopping districts include Penticton, Kamloops, and Kelowna. You will find all sorts of things between these three communities including everything from specialty boutiques to major retail stores.

Here are a handful of the more popular places to shop in the different districts:

Penticton, BC, Canada

  • Cleo Cherry Lane Shopping Centre (2111 Main St #127)
  • Art Knapp's Plantland & Flower Shop…

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