Pentâge Winery views across sloping vineyard, with Skaha Lake on left and forested mountains in distance

Pentâge Winery

Pentâge Winery is the epitome of a hidden gem. Perched just above Skaha Lake and surrounded by vineyards, the winery feels like a world away from the city. And yet it is only 10 minutes drive south of downtown! Those who make the effort to reach the winery will find a small but welcoming tasting room with handcrafted, premium wines.

Play Estate Winery

Without a doubt, Play Estate Winery is one of the most scenic urban wineries in the Okanagan Valley! Situated at the top of a high vineyard slope on the southern side of Penticton, this winery offers gorgeous views of Skaha Lake and surrounding vineyards.

Crescent Hill Winery

Full of puns, funky paintings and something, Crescent Hill Winery is a Penticton winery for people who don’t take life too seriously. This family-owned winery is located just south of town, perched above Skaha Lake Park.

Close up of Tightrope logo (a silhouette of a man on a tightrope) on wooden planks

Tightrope Winery

Wines worth walking a tightrope for? Well, that depends if you like skillfully made, award winning Naramata Bench classics. The winery’s name refers to the balancing act that is required when making wine.

A cyclist is riding away from the camera on the downhill dirt KVR path, with fencing on both sides and vineyards beyond. In the background, a calm lake is visible as well as mountainous terrain on the other side

Top 10 Best Things to Do in Penticton: By a Local

Thanks to the incredible natural beauty in this area, there are SO many things to do in Penticton. But don’t worry if you’re more of an urbanite – there’s plenty for you here as well. This post features more than 70 ideas, including touristy must-dos as well as some awesome off the beaten path activities.

Two tacos on a silver colored tray at Neighbourhood Brewing. One taco with fried fish, diced tomato and red onion. The other is street yellow corn toped with cheese and cilantro.

The Best Restaurants in Penticton: By a Local

For such a relatively small city, Penticton has a surprisingly large and diverse food scene. With such a variety of options, narrowing down the best Penticton restaurants is quite a challenge. But we’ve done the hard work for you!

View of six person table at Play Winery Restaurant with umbrella and gorgeous lake views in the background

The Best Patios in Penticton: Recommendations By a Local

Penticton has the perfect climate for eating al fresco, with the patio season usually running from April to October. Whether you’ve just finished a wine tour or a hike along the Kettle Valley Rail (KVR) Trail, these Penticton patios are the place to sit back, relax and enjoy some local eats.

Looking across grassy lawn area to sandy beach next to calm Okanagan Lake - Penticton Lakeside Resort private beach

The Best Places to Stay in Penticton

This complete guide to the best Penticton accommodation includes a break down of city areas and their advantages (and disadvantages!) as well as recommendations for the best hotels, motels and vacation rentals.