Things to Do | YYF Penticton Airport

Drop by Visit Penticton 's Visitor Information Booth, conveniently located within the airport terminal opposite the airline check-in counters.

There you will be able to start planning your South Okanagan adventures by watching a short movie and using an interactive TV display to learn about local attractions. Also pick up your visitor guides and pamphlets to take you on your way.

Swim. Ride. Climb. Sip. Ski. Float.

There are so many things to love about Penticton and the South Okanagan’s nearby communities.
- 88+ wineries within just 20 minutes of Penticton’s downtown
- 7 craft breweries make us the craft beer capital of Canada, according to Lonely Planet
- #1! Home to one of the best beaches in Canada (Skaha), according to Chatelaine Magazine
- 7 public beaches stretching 5 km along 2 lakes
- 1 of just 2 cities in the world found between two lakes (Skaha and Okanagan)
- 4-season playground to swim, boat, bike, hike, golf, rock climb, snowshoe and ski (Apex Mountain Resort for downhill, Nickel Plate Nordic Centre for cross country and snowshoeing, Chute Lake Lodge for year-round adventures including snowshoeing in winter)
- 120 km of spectacular hiking and biking on the famed Kettle Valley Rail Trail
- 2,100 hours of sunshine annually
- 30C average temperature in summer
- 1 of the largest outdoor farmers’ and community markets in Canada
… not to mention live events at Penticton’s 5,000-seat South Okanagan Event Centre.

Places to Stay

You'll find a wide variety of options throughout Penticton and the South Okanagan, from hotels, resorts and motels to campgrounds, vacation rentals and B&Bs. Start by viewing Visit Penticton's website, which also lists long-term rentals, for those of you who dream about staying a while.

Getting Around

It takes just 10 minutes to drive from one side of Penticton to the other. This makes it easy to get around by foot or wheels, whether you’re walking, rolling or driving.