Penticton Sport Tourism Guide

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Welcome To Penticton

Bordered by two stunning blue lakes on the north and south and gorgeous mountainsides to the east and west, Penticton offers spectacular vistas from any location. Not often will you visit a city that, on so many levels, features as many world-class offerings as Penticton…and we aim to share.

According to Environment Canada, Penticton has the most attractive climate of all Canadian cities. Over 2,100 hours of sunshine and only 15 inches of rain annually give this area a comfortable climate year round. By definition, each calendar year offers four seasons and Penticton experiences each of these unique seasons in glorious fashion. Winter offers great snow in the mountains while the valley temperatures stay mild. Spring brings bursts of colours in its blossoms and blooms as the daylight hours grow longer and the warm spring temperatures take hold. Summer in Penticton is second to none with its warm lakes and vast stretches of sandy beach. Summer likes to arrive early and stay late in the South Okanagan but eventually it gives way to the tell-tale colours of fall and splendid temperatures just perfect for many outdoor pursuits.

Your visit to Penticton will likely be based around competition or training for your sport of choice. Penticton is an active city and, as such, we offer amazing indoor and open air venues. This guide will highlight our many offerings but one of the most amazing attributes of this great city is its compact nature. Like many cities, our main sporting venues are showcased close to the City’s centre but it’s our unbelievable proximity to incredible mountain biking, rock climbing, open waters, mountains as well as alpine and nordic skiing that really gets people’s attention. We invite you to visit and experience the magic of Penticton firsthand.

Explore Penticton – “a place to stay forever” PENTICTON Population: City of Penticton: 32,877 Elevation: 385 m (1,263 ft)

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Greater Penticton: 42,361

Regional District Okanagan Similkameen: 80,742

Coordinates: 49°29°28°N 119°35°19°W

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Table Of Contents

9 SPORT SYMBOLS

SOEC Complex

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Outdoor Courts

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Arenas

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Rock Climbing

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Road Biking

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Golf

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Mountain Biking

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Parks

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Triathlon & Multisport

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Sports On The Rise

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Lakes

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Fitness & Health

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Aquatics

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Travel

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Nordic Skiing

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Accommodation & Dining

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Alpine Skiing

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Activities & Entertainment

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Fields

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Festivals & Events

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Visit Penticton

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archery

adaptive spor t

badminton

ball hockey

baseball

basketball

broomball

bmx

cricket

curling

disc golf

field hockey

figure skate

football

freestyle ski

free weights

golf

gymnastics

ice hockey

lacrosse

lawn bowling

mar tial ar ts

motorcross

nordic ski

pickleball

ringette

roller derby

running

skateboard

ski

sledge hockey

snowboard

snowshoe

soccer

speed skate

squash

tennis

ultimate frisbee

volleyball

wrestling

yoga

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South Okanagan Events Centre Complex

Penticton’s hub for events of all kinds is the South Okanagan Events Centre Complex. Ideally located just steps from several major accommodators, restaurants and attractions, the SOEC Complex simplifies your event logistics. Plentiful onsite parking allows ease of access to all venues.The SOEC Complex lies on 9 acres and contains over 95,000 square feet of meeting space, three ice sheets and six curling sheets.

Opened in September 2008, the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) is a state of the art, 5000 seat arena. As the Okanagan’s premier sports and entertainment venue, the SOEC brings world-class events and concerts to Penticton. It is also home to the Penticton Vees Junior ‘A’ Hockey team of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).

Memorial Arena is a Penticton icon. The 2212 seat multi-purpose arena has hosted decades upon decades of hockey, figure skating events, training camps as well as a variety of dry floor sporting and entertainment events. It continues to serve as a very important ice surface for local minor hockey teams, the Okanagan Hockey School and many recreational leagues.

In addition to the SOEC and Memorial Arena ice sheets, there is a third sheet at the OHS Training Centre. Home to the prestigious Okanagan Hockey School (opened in 1963) and the Okanagan Hockey Academy, this facility combines academia with hockey instruction for secondary students. This facility seats 400.

The Penticton Curling Club is a non-profit organization representing curlers from Penticton and the South Okanagan. This 6-sheet facility also houses a 2nd floor lounge with seating for 150, full commercial kitchen and a dry floor season allowing for trade shows, pool tournaments, banquets and more.

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The Penticton Community Centre caters to fitness fanatics. Recently updated, the centre features a 10 lane, 25 meter square lap pool, leisure pool, waterslide, large whirlpool, sauna and steam room. Overlooking the pool, the fitness room has cardio and strength training machines, free weights and open floor space for mat exercises. Also located inside this facility is the 443-seat Cleland Theatre. It offers continental seating and can be booked for stand-alone events or as a component to a spor ting event for awards or presentations.

Showcasing flexible meeting and exhibit space, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre (PTCC) is one of the largest full-service trade show and convention facilities in BC. With six air walls, this 60,000 square foot venue can be contoured to fit your event’s needs. The two ballrooms can be divided into four rooms or opened into 28,731 square feet of pillar free meeting space. Conveniently, the PTCC is connected via a covered walkway to the SOEC. Pantone 2925

Pantone 376

Pantone 540C

Located on the SOEC’s concourse, the BC Hockey Hall of Fame preserves BC Hockey Heritage and honours the game’s builders and players. It’s driven by the goal of honouring the past, present and future of hockey in BC.

The Penticton & Wine Country Visitor Centre is a one-stop shop for planning your stay in Penticton. The information centre houses Tourism Penticton and the Event & Spor t Development team. The visitor centre also offers ticketing services for local venues and events.

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ArenasArenas

South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) NHL 200’x85’ & 200’x100’ Olympic Size Seating: 5000 22 Player dressing rooms + 4 Officiant dressing rooms 4-sided Daktronic LED scoreboard Lumalex lighting Multiple food services options (restaurant & concessions) On-site box office 27 Luxury suites Direct Floor access

Steeped in hockey history, Penticton has long been known as a city that supports the game as well as furthers the development of the sport and players at every level. At the heart of our arena portfolio is the South Okanagan Events Centre. This world-class building features amenities often found in arenas located in much larger cities. The SOEC is complemented by three additional ice sheets, allowing Penticton to hosts large scale tournaments and training opportunities for many.

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic World Financial Group Continental Cup of Curling Okanagan Valley Throwdown Crossfit World Junior A Hockey Challenge Canadian National Arenacross Tour CSSHL Playoffs BC High School Wrestling Total Nonstop Action Wrestling 2016 BC Winter Games

Okanagan Hockey School Training Centre NHL 200’x85’ Seating: 400 4 Player dressing rooms + 2 Officiant dressing rooms Lumalex lighting Adjacent to the SOEC

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MEMORIAL ARENA Ice Surface: 180’x 80’ Seating: 2212 9 Dressing rooms Dry Floor

McLAREN ARENA Ice Surface: 180’x 80’ Seating: 250 5 Dressing rooms Dry Floor

PENTICTON CURLING CLUB 6 sheets and rocks for 6 sheets 6 score clocks Level 3 Ice Technician Dry Floor trade shows, pool tournaments & banquets Change rooms Capacity 400 with seating for 200 Full kitchen and restaurant with seating for 150

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Road Biking Penticton and surrounding South Okanagan and Similkameen roadways offer endless variations for road biking. Riders can choose from famed triathlon routes or a combination of roads to complement training. With ever changing vistas including lakes, vineyards, orchards, steep bluffs and rolling hillsides, riders will find motivation at every kilometre.

Local bike shops carry top brand lines, employ expert maintenance staff and are always eager to offer information on top rides in the area.

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY Hayman Classic: BC Youth Road Championships Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan PACA 100

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Mountain Biking Penticton and area mountain bike enthusiasts have created one of the best mountain bike regions in Canada. The Three Blind Mice and Campbell Mountain trail networks offer trails for all abilities and limitless combinations to create unique course routes for all training and competition levels. These highly respected and dynamic mountain biking areas are continually undergoing maintenance and upgrades following best practices for planning, designing and management of trail networks. Prepare to be challenged and impressed as you wind your way through the pine covered bluffs and open meadows that reward riders with glances of sparkling lakes, orchards and vineyards that create the gorgeous tapestry of the South Okanagan.

TRAIL SYSTEMS 3 Blind Mice Campbell Mountain

Photo by Johnny Smoke

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY BC Enduro Series Singletrack 6: Ride The West The Vortex Cyclocross - BC Interior Series Okanagan Trestles Tour Kettle Mettle Dirty Fundo

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Triathlon & Multisport For several decades triathletes and multisport competitors have travelled to Penticton from countries across the globe to compete on the famed courses in and around Penticton.

The ideal waters of Okanagan and Skaha Lakes allow for single loop and long distance swim courses. On the bike, athletes will be challenged but will find motivation in the stunning vistas found in the South Okanagan and Similkameen. Putting foot to pavement, runners can challenge existing routes or create new ones to complement their training. Warm seasonal temperatures and dry roads in early spring allow athletes to begin their training far in advance of other regions.

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY 2017 Multisport World Championships Festival Valley First Challenge Penticton Subaru Ironman Canada Barley Mill Bare Bones Duathlon Peach City Classic Triathlon Ultra520k Canada Peach City Runners Blossom 10 Miler Peach City Run Festival 10k & Half Marathon The Penticton Ramada Elevator Race

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Photo by Stirl and Rae cour tesy Hoodoo Adventure Company

Photo by Melissa Berrisford, TriPower

Penticton keeps active year round and we encourage you to join us. When the window for traditional triathlon competition closes, athletes don warmer apparel and switch gears to new multisport pursuits. The recent introduction of winter and spring events has opened the door for the creation of additional snowbased alpine and nordic multisport events. Open waters at City elevation provide opportunity for events to include lake venue sports.

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Lakes When it comes to amazing attributes, Penticton happens to be nestled between two of them: Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake. Participants of motorized and non-motorized water pursuits will find ample space to train or compete as both lakes are of generous size. Mid-summer these two lakes offer crystal clear waters ranging in temperature from 19-23C/69-71F. No wetsuits needed here!

As Okanagan and Skaha Lakes rarely freeze, opportunity exists year-round for water pursuits. On calm days paddlers of various disciplines can be seen perfecting their strokes and when the wind picks up, kite boarders suit up and take to the waters.

While yachting pursuits are more commonly found on Okanagan Lake, dragon boats, outrigger canoes, sprint canoes and kayaks can be seen training from the shorelines of Skaha Lake.

OKANAGAN LAKE

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY Okanagan Super Sprints Penticton Dragon Boat Festival Challenge Chase Down Length of the Lake Duel in the Desert SteamFest Regatta Commodore’s Cup Regatta

SKAHA LAKE 135 km (84 mi)

Max. Length

11.8 km (7.3 mi)

Max. Width

5 km (3.1 mi)

Max. Width

2.2 km (1.4 mi)

Average Depth

76 m (249 ft)

Average Depth

26.6 m (87 ft)

Max. Depth

232 m (761 ft)

Max. Depth

56.7 m (186 ft)

Surface Elevation

342 m (1122 ft)

Surface Elevation

339 m (1112 ft)

Sailing Photo: Photos by Chris

Max. Length

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Penticton Aquatic Centre Completed in 2011, this stunning facility offers state of the art amenities housed in a building that truly inspires. Full height windows flood the pool area with natural light giving the building a unique connection to the outdoors.

Conveniently located in the Penticton Community Centre on the grounds of the South Okanagan Events Centre Complex, the Penticton Aquatic Centre can be easily accessed by many sporting groups as a cross training facility.

Overlooking the pool is a well-equipped fitness facility offering weight and cardio equipment as well as open floor space for mat exercises.

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY KISU Iron Triple Pentathlon Penticton Pike Invitational BC School Sports Regionals KISU February Fling Cherry Blossom Meet Okanagan Region Jamboree Splash and Dash 2016 BC Winter Games PENTICTON AQUATIC CENTRE 10 lanes, 25 metres 1.0-3.7m deep 1 m and 3m diving boards Log cabin steam room, sauna & hot tub Leisure pool, waterslide, lazy river Portable bleachers to seat 60 Zero entry ramps Meeting rooms Wireless internet access

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Nickel Plate Nordic Centre At an elevation of 6000 feet, Nickel Plate Nordic Centre enjoys one of the longest ski seasons in the western hemisphere. The combination of climate and geographic location makes it a premiere high altitude training area. Just 10 minutes from Apex Mountain Resort and 45 minutes from Penticton, visitors to Nickel Plate can choose to stay on-mountain or head back down the mountain for additional accommodation and dining options. On-hill amenities: 4000 sqft day lodge with kitchen, eating and lounge areas, heated washrooms/showers and a new waxing facility.

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY BC Midget Nordic Ski Championships Nickel Plate Classic Loppet Okanagan Teck Cup 2016 BC Winter Games NICKEL PLATE NORDIC CENTRE 56 km groomed classic & skating trails 10 km marked backcountry & snowshoe trails 70% easy (green) 20% intermediate (blue) 10% difficult (black)

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With an enviable elevation and complementary snowmaking, the winter season at Apex kicks off much earlier than most. Many national and international teams migrate to Apex to prepare for competition season as the mountain holds an excellent for early season training.

Teams and clubs are also encouraged to consider Apex for mid-season training during the competition calendar. Top to bottom lighting on the Okanagan Run allows for evening competitions or training sessions.

The resort is well known for its high-quality training conditions and continued support of competition and training in all alpine and freestyle disciplines. On-hill amenities: full service retail & rental shop, general store, variety of accommodation, variety of dining options, RV park, skating loop and tube ride.

APEX MOUNTAIN FIS Homologation: Alpine on Juniper, Okanagan & Old Mill (GS, DH, SG, SL) FIS Homologation: Moguls on Kristi’s Run FIS Homologation: Aerials on Aerial Site 33 km (21 mi) from Penticton 1112 Skiable Acres (450 ha) Peak: 2180 m (7197 ft) Base: 1575 m (5197 ft) Vertical: 605 m (2000 ft) 73 runs ( 36% advanced/expert, 48% intermediate, 16% novice) Average winter temp.: –4 C (23 F) Average snowfall: 600 cm (20 ft)

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Apex Mountain Resort

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY Canadian Junior National Championships Freestyle FIS Freestyle Nor-Am Cup Canada Cup/FIS Nor-Am Selections Moguls Canada Cup Canadian Series Moguls/Dual Moguls BC Alpine SL Time Trials Teck Juvenile Race Series SL Teck Enquist SL & 2SL Osisko Speed Camp SG BC Alpine U16 CanAm SG/GS/SL 2016 BC Winter Games APEX OUTDOOR RINK For those more comfortable on blades than edges, the NHL sized hockey rink at Apex offers a unique mountainside tournament experience complete with lighting, heated dressing rooms and ice resurfacer for great skating conditions.

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY Firefighters Hockey Tournament Shotgun Hockey Tournament Old Timers Hockey Tournament

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Fields Boasting one of the best climates in Canada, Penticton takes full advantage of the long open air sport season by offering a variety of fields and diamonds throughout the city.

King’s Park Soccer Complex Centred in Penticton and conveniently located near the South Okanagan Events Centre Complex, the King’s Park Soccer Complex is well suited to host large scale tournaments.

KING’S PARK SOCCER COMPLEX 12.3 acres 4 grass fields all lit with Musco lighting Full clubhouse facility & amenities Sideline bleachers

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY May Long Weekend Soccer Classic Peach City Classic Soccer Tournament Thanksgiving Soccer Tournament Adidas Sportsplex Indoor Field House This 7 or 8 aside indoor soccer pitch offers year-round training options. Around the perimeter of the playing surface is a rubberized 200 metre, 3-lane running track. Events held at this venue will benefit from the banquet hall with seating for 150.

This true multi-use facility is adaptable to many sports and training requirements.

ADIDAS SPORTSPLEX INDOOR FIELD HOUSE 7 or 8 aside indoor soccer pitch Year round training options 200 metre, 3-lane running track

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Rugby If rugby is your game, McNicoll Park offers a fantastic field that is home to the Penticton Harlequins RFC and hosts several tournaments and matches throughout the year.

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY Saratoga Cup Sunfest Tournament Pa’kit Tournament Okanagan Rugby Union Championship Ball Diamonds Penticton offers many natural grass ball diamonds for use by softball, slopitch and minor baseball organizations. Some diamonds are stand-alone while others are components of a larger field complex. With a lengthy outdoor playing season, Penticton offers opportunity for early spring and late fall play. Located throughout the city and with a variety of amenities at each facility, please contact our event planners to help identify your best options.

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY BC Provincial Midget AAA Minor Baseball Championships SOMBA 15U AA Invitational May Long Weekend Slo-Pitch Tournament VBS Father’s Day Slo-Pitch Tournament Sheila Bishop Wood Bat Memorial Tournament

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Penticton Community Centre At the hear t of the SOEC Complex is the Penticton Community Centre. This fantastic multi-use facility brings together locals and visitors alike for activities and events involving ar ts, culture, spor ts and active living. Inclusive of the previously featured Penticton Aquatic Centre, the Penticton Community Centre offers tremendous hosting oppor tunities on many levels.

Organized events and programs will benefit from the variety of rooms and venues available all under one roof as detailed below.

Regardless of age or interest, the Penticton Community Centre offers something for everyone.

PENTICTON COMMUNITY CENTRE 6 badminton courts 2 volleyball courts 1 full size basketball court Sound system Fitness room Dance studio 443-seat Cleland theatre Multi-purpose program & meeting rooms Childminding Sports physiotherapy clinic

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Outdoor Courts Tennis Penticton loves its outdoor racquet spor ts and, as such, we offer 19 acrylic surface tennis cour ts located throughout the city.

With Penticton’s compact nature, tournaments can be hosted using a combination of cour ts just a few minutes’ drive from one another. The Penticton Tennis Club is located on the shores of Okanagan Lake. This facility features 4 cour ts with lighting and windscreens on all sides. Penticton’s mild climate often affords players the ability to enjoy a 9-10 month outdoor tennis season. The cour ts are complemented by a tennis room and washrooms.

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY Ainsley Cup Birks Cup Pickleball Penticton his home to 4 brand new, dedicated, outdoor pickleball cour ts. As one of the fastest growing spor ts in Nor th America, it won’t be long before that cour t number doubles.

Located on the same proper ty as the pickleball cour ts, avid horseshoe pitchers and bocce enthusiasts will also find dedicated facilities.

Lawn Bowling The Penticton Lawn Bowling Club is a fantastic facility located in the hear t of downtown Penticton. It offers 6-7 pristine grass greens and an accessible clubhouse.

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY Bowls Canada Mixed Paris Championships Bonney Cup For additional outdoor cour t venues, please refer to Parks on pages 21 and 22.

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Skaha Bluffs Climbing Area Set above the sparkling waters of Skaha Lake, the Skaha Bluffs are another amazing natural feature that sets Penticton apart from other outdoor adventure havens. This spectacular rock climbing area features a mix of sport and fine gear climbing and is located just ten minutes from the centre of Penticton.

Designated parking areas and simplified access to the trails and climbs, provide people with an opportunity to connect with climbing partners or gather with guides to plan the day. With an impressive inventory of 65 walls featuring more than 1100 routes, climbers of all ability levels are sure to find their perfect pitch.

Due to Penticton’s geographic location and climate, climbers are on the walls from early spring through late fall. This extended climbing period offers those training for greater expeditions the chance to fine tune their fitness and techniques.

As a cross training component to a tournament or training camp, certified local guides can provide a day of adventure on the rock with the following activities: rock climbing, rappelling, Tyrolean traverses, cave rappelling, zip lining, king swing and more. In addition, the climbing routes are complemented by an extensive hiking trail network for those days when you prefer to keep your feet on the ground.

Photo cour tesy Skaha Rock Adventures

Photo: Stirl and Rae Photo courtesy Hoodoo Adventure Company

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Photo cour tesy Skaha Rock Adventures

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Golf Penticton Golf & Country Club is a beautifully conditioned 18-hole course located directly across from the South Okanagan Events Centre. With narrow fairways, water play on twelve holes and wellplaced bunkers, this course offers a variety of challenges for all players. Players will benefit from the full complement of practice facilities that include: a chipping area, 2 putting greens, hitting cages and a short iron range.

The course’s clubhouse is a stunning facility offering full amenities.

Food and beverage services are offered in three variations to suit requirements: restaurant (indoor & outdoor seating), banquet (140 persons) or private settings (up to 12 or 40 persons). The Golf Shop features knowledgeable staff as well as top brand equipment and apparel.

For additional practice visit Doc’s Golf Centre. Located less than 1 km from the golf course, Doc’s offers a 20 stall driving range with a mix of high end synthetic turf and mat stalls.

EVENTS & HOSTING HISTORY Rona KidSport and Friends Tournament Peach City Tees Up for Cancer Penticton and Friends Charity Golf Classic Penticton Men’s Open

PENTICTON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Course length: 5642 yards Par 70

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Parks

Parks

A vast majority of the access points to Skaha and Okanagan Lakes are gorgeous parks. Our unique waterfront parks offer a tremendous opportunity for events to be staged lakeside. Each of our parks is unique; offering variety of size, layout, amenities and services.

Event planners can relay their specific needs to our event staff who, in turn, will help identify the perfect park or open air venue to match the criteria.

OKANAGAN LAKE PARK

ROTARY PARK

GYRO PARK

MARINA BEACH PARK

4.5 acres

2.5 acres

1.6 acres

4 acres incl. Marina Way Beach

Power

Beach & lake access

Band shell

Xeriscape demonstration garden

Water

Washrooms / concession

Water

Picnic area

Lights

Benches

Washrooms

Beach access

Washrooms

Pay parking

Lights & Power

Walking trail

Vehicle access

Water sport rentals

Vehicle access

Power available

Beach & lake access Off leash dog beach Boating beach

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LAKAWANNA PARK

PENTICTON YOUTH PARK

SKAHA LAKE PARK

4 acres

Skateboard & BMX

21 acres

Splash pad & playgrounds

2 Tennis courts

Helmets mandatory (no exceptions)

8 sand volleyball courts

Rotary Centennial Pavilion

Picnic area

1 full size basketball court

4 basketball half-courts

Power & water

Washrooms / concession

Covered spectator seating

1 In-line hockey court

Picnic areas

Splash pad & playgroundÂ

Washrooms

3 tennis courts

Washrooms

Beach & lake access

Free parking

1 softball field

Concessions

Marina/boat launch

Fire pits

Rest rafts & beach slides

Games table

Beach-front promenade

Parking

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Sports On The Rise Many sports are on the rise in Penticton. As evidenced by the growth in existing clubs and the introduction of many new clubs, sports such as beach volleyball, disc golf, BMX, pickleball, cricket, archery and so many others are finding new and permanent homes here in Penticton. These organizations are often looking to showcase their new facilities by hosting events. We invite you to connect with us about your sport of choice and allow us to detail Penticton’s offerings and the benefits of hosting an event or camp here.

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Fitness Facilities & Cross Training Outside of time playing or practicing a chosen sport, coaches and athletes use various forms of cross training for a number of benefits including: injury prevention, elevated fitness, rehabilitation, active recovery and enhanced motivation.

Penticton has fitness covered: traditional gyms, women’s only facilities, crossfit facilities, yoga, pilates and dance studios, a racquet club, martial arts venues‌.the list goes on. Several of these options are part of larger facilities (arenas and sport complexes) while many others are stand-alone facilities offering various options and services.

Cross-training is taken to another level when you head outdoors in the Okanagan and discover the best nature has to offer : lakes, mountains, running and cycling trails, rock climbing‌.by expanding your imagination, your fitness levels will follow.

Perhaps as a coach or a trainer you need a break or a fresh perspective. Penticton is home to highly accredited coaches and trainers, former professional athletes and current elite level athletes.

Let us connect you with local industry professionals from various sport disciplines to add another dimension to your program.

Health & Wellness

Penticton Regional Hospital is a full service facility with a 24/7 emergency department.

Outfitted with state of the art equipment, physicians and medical professionals are able to offer first class care through the use of CT scans, MRIs, endoscopies, surgeries and other procedures. Help is never far away in Penticton. The compact nature of our city means that ambulance, police and fire response times are very low. Several venues have dedicated First Aid rooms and Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) machines on site. Penticton has a handful of walk-in clinics for general requirements. To keep you smiling, there are over 25 dental practitioners including orthodontists in Penticton.

Based on the active nature of our city, many complementary health care professionals have made Penticton their home. Visiting athletes will find an array of services available from physiotherapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and fitness coaches.

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Travel Penticton is centrally located along the Okanagan’s Highway 97. It has convenient access to the following highways: Trans-Canada Highway, Coquihalla Highway and Highway 3 east & west. Highway 97 also continues south into Washington State.

Flights

Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) Penticton’s airport is minutes from downtown.

Vancouver : Daily direct flights to and from Vancouver International Airport operated by Air Canada Jazz.

Calgary: Daily direct flights to and from Calgary International Airport daily operated by WestJet Encore. Multiple daily connections to Edmonton, Regina, Toronto, Fort McMurray and beyond on commercial or charterflights.

From Vancouver or Calgary, travellers can choose from multiple daily connections to larger national or international destinations.

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) One hour’s picturesque drive along the west shore of Okanagan Lake on Hwy 97 is the Kelowna International Airport. Multiple daily connections with major and minor Canadian centres including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray, as well as international destinations, make accessing Penticton easy from anywhere in the world. Airlines servicing Kelowna International Airport include: Air Canada, WestJet, Alaska Airlines, Air Transat, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Air North and Sunwing Airlines.

Van Westen Vineyards

Ambrosia Tours

OK Wine Shuttle

Road Transportation

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Local taxi and shuttle services can accommodate almost any (250) 497-8919 (250) 488-4317 (250) 492-4090 www.wildgoosewinery.com www.casabellaprincess.com special request. Additionally, charter bus serviceswww.romancingthewinetours.com can be arranged to Fine Wine Tours Skaha Rock Adventures Ltd. Waiting for additional information from Myles (250) 493-1765 transport teams and equipment with ease.

SHOPPING www.skaharockclimbing.com

Grape Escapes Wine Tours

Cherry Lane Shopping Centre

The Coconut Express

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(250) 492-6708 www.cherrylane.ca

(250) 462-9396 Public Transportation www.thecoconutexpress.com Grape Friends Lounge & Tours Downtown Penticton Association (250) 328-2008 Cat Tours (250) 493-8540 Penticton’s public transportation offers easy to Top navigate routes with (250) 493-7385 www.grapefriends.ca www.downtownpenticton.org www.topcattours.comand scooter convenient stops around the city.

Buses are wheelchair Hoodoo Adventure Company Freedom The Bike Shop (250) 490-6084 WestJet (250) 493-0686 accessible and offer bikewww.hoodooadventures.ca racks as well. Greyhound and the Okanagan www.westjet.com www.freedombikeshop.com Lake-to-Lake Studio Tour, Wicked Wine Tours Okanagan Essentials Boutique Similkameen Transit System offer transportation to points beyond (250) 864-9453 South Okanagan (778) 476-0922 www.wickedwinetours.com www.facebook.com/LakeToLakeStudioTour www.okanaganessentials.com Penticton.

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TOURS & TOUR OPERATORS

Vehicle Rentals Monashee Adventure Tours www.aircanada.com (888) 762-9253 There areWine several agencies in town that offer a range vehicles Penticton &of Wine rental Country Visitor Centre A Vines & Views Tour www.76cycle.com 9HHV 'ULYH 3HQWLFWRQ % & (778) 755-3007 _ DVN#YLVLWSHQWLFWRQ FRP www.vinesandviews.com to accommodate groups of almost any size. Where there’s an event, there’s equipment. Let us connect you with local companies that can help determine the size and quantity of rental vehicles required.

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Accommodations & Dining Accommodations Penticton offers a wide variety of accommodation options. Conveniently, there are 800 rooms within a 5 minute walk of the South Okanagan Events Centre Complex. There are accommodation properties located throughout the city with many located just a couple blocks from the fabulous beaches of Okanagan & Skaha Lakes. Penticton also offers many other accommodation options including RV and camping sites, B&B, yurts and private rentals. In total, Penticton has over 1700 hotel rooms and over 900 RV/camping sites. We can tailor your stay to your group’s dynamics.

Dining Penticton offers a fantastic array of restaurants including many that incorporate the bounty of local harvests into many of their dishes.

Our cultural diversity means that, alongside nationally known chain restaurants, visitors to Penticton can find fabulous food options from across the world. Large groups may choose banquet options available at various facilities and accommodation properties. Our event planners will help you determine suitable options based on your specific requirements.

For some, it may be a unique experience to visit a roadside fruit and vegetable stand or a u-pick orchard or farm. We encourage you to discover fresh produce and optimal nutrition at its finest.

PENTICTON FARMER’S MARKET Early May to early October each year 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Saturdays

FRUIT HARVEST Strawberries

May – October

Cherries

Mid-June – Mid-July

Raspberries

Mid-June – Mid-July

Apricots

July – August

Nectarines

July – September

Peaches

July – September

Apples

July – October

Pears

August – September

Plums

August – September

Grapes

September – October

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Activities & Entertainment Activities Training, coaching and competing require tremendous dedication and effort. Away from the athletic arena, Penticton is a natural outdoor playground that also offers an endless array of indoor activities, attractions and services to help recharge the mind and the body.

In combination with the Sport Tourism staff, our Penticton and Wine Country Visitor Information staff will provide exceptional service and information to allow you to make the most of your time in Penticton.

Activities are plentiful year-round: snowshoeing, tubing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, pedalling the KVR, bowling, floating the Channel‌it’ll be a tough choice.

Entertainment Looking for something to do when not on the ice or the playing field?

Penticton has you covered. Well known for our annual festivals and events, we spread out the fun over 12 months. Our event planners can provide you with all the details needed to enjoy Penticton to its fullest.

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Festivals & Events January Summerland Kinsmen Club Polar Bear Dip Winter Triathlon 876 Winter Okanagan Wine Festival Okanagan Valley Throwdown Crossfit at SOEC February Brewski at Apex Mountain Resor t March Okanagan Concer t Band Festival Penticton Kiwanis Music, Dance & Speech Ar ts Festival Ver ticals & Vintages Penticton Ramada Elevator Race LocoLanding Easter Egg Hunt April Okanagan Annual Fest-of-Ale Penticton Kiwanis Music, Dance & Speech Ar ts Festival Spring Okanagan Wine Festival May Penticton Farmer & Ar tisan’s Market Adventure Addiction Festival Meadowlark Nature Festival June Peach City Bridge Tournament Peach City Beach Cruise Pacific Nor thwestern Elvis Festival July Canada Day Celebrations RibFest Penticton Scottish Festival Okanagan Trestles Tour Similkameen BBQ King Annual Prospera GranFondo Axel Merckx Annual Peach Classic Triathlon

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Festivals & Events August Annual Penticton Peach Festival Penticton Square Dance Festival Challenge Penticton September Annual Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival Annual Dragon Boat Festival Naramata Bench Wineries Tailgate Par ty Freak’n Farmer Adventure Obstacle Race Fall Okanagan Wine Festival October Annual Penticton Oktoberfest Costume Parade & Trick or Treat on Backstreet November Make It Okanagan Christmas Craft & Sustainable Living Show Annual Summerland’s Festival of Lights Annual Light Up the Vines - Bottleneck Drive December Downtown Penticton Winter Festival Annual Penticton Santa Claus Parade Similkameen Country Christmas

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