Penticton, British Columbia
Encyclopedia
Penticton is a city in the Okanagan Valley of the Southern Interior of British Columbia
, Canada
, situated between Okanagan
and Skaha Lake
s. Its 2010 population was 37,721
(46,000 in the greater area).
A young Irish immigrant named Thomas Ellis took the meaning of snpintktn to heart and in 1865 became the first European to settle in Penticton. Becoming one of the province's most successful cattle ranchers, Ellis acquired territory that stretched from Naramata all the way south to the American border. When he retired in 1892, Ellis sold off a large portion of his property to developers who laid out a small townsite at the foot of Okanagan Lake. Penticton had been born.
Development in the early years was slow and things only began to really pick up in 1905, when the South Okanagan Land Company subdivided another large section of the Ellis holdings. The original townsite, which lay mostly to the east of Penticton Creek, was linked up to the new one by Smith Street (later renamed Front Street), which was the heart of the small town in its earliest days. By 1908, with a population of six hundred, Penticton was incorporated and growth continued at a faster pace than ever.
Due to the difficulties of land travel due to the rugged local terrain, early transportation in and out of Penticton was primarily by water on Okanagan Lake, which runs from Vernon in the north to its southern tip at Penticton. Much of this travel was aboard steamships like the S.S. Sicamous. Although not the first, the Sicamous was the largest and most famous sternwheeler to grace Okanagan Lake. Known as the "Queen of the Lake," she was built in Port Harbor, Ontario and assembled at Okanagan Landing for her maiden voyage on July 1st, 1914. Many local servicemen heading for the First World War began their journey aboard the Sicamous. With her passenger service discontinued in 1935, the Sicamous worked for two seasons hauling freight before being retired completely. In 1949, the City of Penticton purchased the ship from the Canadian Pacific Railway in order to preserve this important relic of the age of the lake steamships.
In 1910 an announcement was made that Penticton would serve as the headquarters for the new Kettle Valley Railway, the rail line that would finally link the transportation of the coast to the wealth of the Kootenays. This decision secured Penticton's economic future; the arrival of the railway brought many jobs and the town's population more than doubled by the time the line was finished. The railway also provided fast and efficient transportation for local products, greatly boosting the burgeoning orchard industry by opening up distant markets to high-quality Okanagan fruit. The KVR also allowed tourists to visit an area that had long been isolated from the rest of the province, enabling Penticton to become a tourist destination.
Following the end of the Second World War, Penticton entered into a golden age of growth and prosperity. A flood of returning veterans led to a post-war population boom and in 1948 Penticton was incorporated as a city. The 1950s and 1960s were busy decades of construction and large infrastructure projects. The channelization of the Okanagan River and numerous construction projects - including a new city hall, a community arts building, and Penticton's first major shopping centre - changed the face of the young city forever. In March 1955 the city achieved international fame when the Penticton Vees hockey team brought home the World Cup after defeating the Soviet Union 5-0.
Celebrating its Centennial in 2010, Penticton continues to change: old neighborhoods are being revitalized as the charm of small-town life returns to downtown; the new South Okanagan Events Centre brings conventions, sporting events, and performances of all kinds; and, most significantly, the growth of the local wine industry is rapidly turning Penticton into a top destination for wine tourism. The city now has a population of approximately 33,000 and continues to grow. Yet in spite of all this change, at heart Penticton remains the same. It is still the perfect place for an affordable family vacation, where parents and children together can relax on the beach, float down the river channel, or spend a day picking fruit at local orchards. It is still a place of breath-taking scenery, beautiful weather, and an abundance of outdoor activities.
Whether you're looking for a beach where you can go for a swim and work on your tan, a mountain trail where you can ride a bike while taking in the view, or a patio where you can sip wine after a relaxing game of golf, Penticton has something for you, come for a visit and stay forever (Penticton Museum & Archives).
, the Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan, the Okanagan Wine Festival, the Okanagan Children's Festival, Fest-of-Ale BC, the Penticton Peach Festival (commonly known as "Peachfest"), the http://www.pentasticjazz.com/Pentastic Hot Jazz
Festival], and the "Elvis Festival" which was featured in the Summer 2006 issue of British Columbia Magazine
.
at the Apex Mountain Resort
ski area, boating
and fishing
on Skaha Lake
and Okanagan Lake
. Both lakes have beautiful beaches. There is golfing on the area's many courses, as well as hiking or biking the Kettle Valley Railway
Trail, and rock climbing
at Skaha Bluffs
. Penticton is home to KIJHL team the Penticton Lakers, the BCHL hockey team Penticton Vees
who play throughout the winter months, as well as the PCSL soccer team Penticton Pinnacles
, who play from May until July.
In September 2006, residents voted 80.3% in favour of the construction of the South Okanagan Events Centre. The $73 million arena, sports complex and convention centre could possibly serve as a summer or early fall training facility for the Vancouver Canucks
as well as the home of the BCHL's Penticton Vees
, so named in honour of the senior hockey team that in 1955 won the Ice Hockey World Championships
against Russia. The Centre has boosted the city's convention market and is a popular stop on concert tours and for other special events.
The Penticton Vees now play in the South Okanagan Events Centre which opened in September 2008.
Penticton is the hub of wine tourism
in the Okanagan Valley with access to 88 wineries
within an hour's drive. Nearby Naramata now has 22 wineries, by the beginning of the 2009 Fall Wine Festival.
The Kettle Valley Railroad (KVR) Trail Network — with trail heads leading to more than 160 km of flat, railbed trails for hiking
and biking adventures—can be accessed from Penticton. This trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail
. Penticton has finished the building of the Penticton Aquatic Centre
. There are two secondary schools, Penticton Secondary School and Princess Margaret Secondary School, as well as 11 elementary schools, Wiltse Elementary School, Uplands Elementary School, Giant's Head Elementary School, Carmi Elementary School, West Bench Elementary School, Queen's Park Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School, Kaleden Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School, Naramata Elementary School and Trout Creek Elementary School, three middle schools, KVR Middle School (English and French Immersion), Skaha Lake Middle School, McNicoll Park Middle School and Summerland Middle School (also English and French Immersion), and L’école Entre Lacs, a French
school (not french immersion). Penticton Christian School, a private school, offers kindergarten through Grade 12. Penticton is also home to the Okanagan Hockey Academy & School
, with players from around the world enrolling at Penticton Secondary, while undergoing rigorous training during the academic terms with OHA staff 4-5 times per week. Players are required to meet specific academic as well as physical standards in order to maintain eligibility for the OHA. Penticton is also home to a campus of Sprott-Shaw Community College, a private post-secondary institution.
Penticton has a cold winter/ warm summer Semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). Precipitation averages slightly more than 330 mm (13") annually. Penticton has warm summers with daytime temperatures above 30°C commonplace, but humidity is low and summer nights are warm. Winters are brief with mean daily temperatures averaging just below freezing for about 8 weeks out of the year. The average daily maximum remains above zero the entire year. Penticton is sheltered from cold Arctic air in winter by the surrounding mountain ranges, making blizzards and freezing rainstorms very rare. In addition, the frost-free season averages more than 140 days a year, nights tend to be cool throughout the year but without bitter cold nights in winter.
(YYF) was constructed during World War II to serve as an emergency landing strip, and was later lengthened to 1829 meters to accommodate Boeing 737 aircraft. Air Canada Jazz
provides air service to Vancouver
, while Pacific Coastal Airlines
formerly provided air service to Vancouver and Calgary
after flights were terminated in January 2009.
Local bus service is provided by Penticton Transit System.
Penticton was the location of the headquarters of the Kettle Valley Railway
.
British Columbia Interior
The British Columbia Interior or BC Interior or Interior of British Columbia, usually referred to only as the Interior, is one of the three main regions of the Canadian province of British Columbia, the other two being the Lower Mainland, which comprises the overlapping areas of Greater Vancouver...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, situated between Okanagan
Okanagan Lake
Okanagan Lake is a large, deep lake in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. The lake is 135 km long, between 4 and 5 km wide, and has a surface area of 351 km². The lake's maximum depth is 232 meters near Grant Island...
and Skaha Lake
Skaha Lake
Skaha Lake, historically known as Dog Lake and originally Lac Du Chien, is a freshwater lake located along the course of the Okanagan River in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. It has a surface area of approximately 20 km², with a maximum depth of 55 metres...
s. Its 2010 population was 37,721
(46,000 in the greater area).
Name origin
The name Penticton is derived from a word in the Okanagan language. It is conventionally translated by the city's tourism promoters as "a place to stay forever" but is actually a reference to the year-round flow of the Okanagan River where it enters Skaha Lake. Differing accounts of the meaning are given in the British Columbia Geographical Names Information System entry for the city:
"Place where water passes beyond." (information from Isaac Harris, published in Vernon News, 18 July 1918); compare with: "Derived from the Okanagan dialect of the Salish tribe, the word Pen-tak-tin meaning 'a place of permanent abode where waters pass by'." (50th Anniversary booklet of Penticton, 1958)
From the Indian name Pente-hik-ton, "ever" or "forever" referring to the constant steady flow of the Okanagan River out of the lake.... applied by the Indians to the locality at the outlet of the lake, meaning that the stream ran on ever, or forever, in contrast to other streams which dried up during the summer (6th Report of the Okanagan Historical Society); compare with: "Derives from the Okanagan word Sin-peen-tick-tin, loosely translatable as 'permanent place'." (c1980 advice from Randy Bouchard, BC Indian Language Project).
History
Penticton, from the Interior Salish word snpintktn, is commonly translated as "a place to stay forever," or more accurately, "a place where people live year-round." For over 7,000 years, Penticton has been home to the Syilx First Peoples, who were instrumental in helping the first European fur traders travel through the Okanagan in the early 1800s.A young Irish immigrant named Thomas Ellis took the meaning of snpintktn to heart and in 1865 became the first European to settle in Penticton. Becoming one of the province's most successful cattle ranchers, Ellis acquired territory that stretched from Naramata all the way south to the American border. When he retired in 1892, Ellis sold off a large portion of his property to developers who laid out a small townsite at the foot of Okanagan Lake. Penticton had been born.
Development in the early years was slow and things only began to really pick up in 1905, when the South Okanagan Land Company subdivided another large section of the Ellis holdings. The original townsite, which lay mostly to the east of Penticton Creek, was linked up to the new one by Smith Street (later renamed Front Street), which was the heart of the small town in its earliest days. By 1908, with a population of six hundred, Penticton was incorporated and growth continued at a faster pace than ever.
Due to the difficulties of land travel due to the rugged local terrain, early transportation in and out of Penticton was primarily by water on Okanagan Lake, which runs from Vernon in the north to its southern tip at Penticton. Much of this travel was aboard steamships like the S.S. Sicamous. Although not the first, the Sicamous was the largest and most famous sternwheeler to grace Okanagan Lake. Known as the "Queen of the Lake," she was built in Port Harbor, Ontario and assembled at Okanagan Landing for her maiden voyage on July 1st, 1914. Many local servicemen heading for the First World War began their journey aboard the Sicamous. With her passenger service discontinued in 1935, the Sicamous worked for two seasons hauling freight before being retired completely. In 1949, the City of Penticton purchased the ship from the Canadian Pacific Railway in order to preserve this important relic of the age of the lake steamships.
In 1910 an announcement was made that Penticton would serve as the headquarters for the new Kettle Valley Railway, the rail line that would finally link the transportation of the coast to the wealth of the Kootenays. This decision secured Penticton's economic future; the arrival of the railway brought many jobs and the town's population more than doubled by the time the line was finished. The railway also provided fast and efficient transportation for local products, greatly boosting the burgeoning orchard industry by opening up distant markets to high-quality Okanagan fruit. The KVR also allowed tourists to visit an area that had long been isolated from the rest of the province, enabling Penticton to become a tourist destination.
Following the end of the Second World War, Penticton entered into a golden age of growth and prosperity. A flood of returning veterans led to a post-war population boom and in 1948 Penticton was incorporated as a city. The 1950s and 1960s were busy decades of construction and large infrastructure projects. The channelization of the Okanagan River and numerous construction projects - including a new city hall, a community arts building, and Penticton's first major shopping centre - changed the face of the young city forever. In March 1955 the city achieved international fame when the Penticton Vees hockey team brought home the World Cup after defeating the Soviet Union 5-0.
Celebrating its Centennial in 2010, Penticton continues to change: old neighborhoods are being revitalized as the charm of small-town life returns to downtown; the new South Okanagan Events Centre brings conventions, sporting events, and performances of all kinds; and, most significantly, the growth of the local wine industry is rapidly turning Penticton into a top destination for wine tourism. The city now has a population of approximately 33,000 and continues to grow. Yet in spite of all this change, at heart Penticton remains the same. It is still the perfect place for an affordable family vacation, where parents and children together can relax on the beach, float down the river channel, or spend a day picking fruit at local orchards. It is still a place of breath-taking scenery, beautiful weather, and an abundance of outdoor activities.
Whether you're looking for a beach where you can go for a swim and work on your tan, a mountain trail where you can ride a bike while taking in the view, or a patio where you can sip wine after a relaxing game of golf, Penticton has something for you, come for a visit and stay forever (Penticton Museum & Archives).
Events
Penticton hosts many events annually, among them the Canadian Ironman TriathlonIronman Triathlon
An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation consisting of a swim, a bike and a marathon run, raced in that order and without a break...
, the Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan, the Okanagan Wine Festival, the Okanagan Children's Festival, Fest-of-Ale BC, the Penticton Peach Festival (commonly known as "Peachfest"), the http://www.pentasticjazz.com/Pentastic Hot Jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
Festival], and the "Elvis Festival" which was featured in the Summer 2006 issue of British Columbia Magazine
British Columbia Magazine
British Columbia Magazine is a geographic and travel magazine in British Columbia. Its coverage includes independent travel, outdoor exploration and recreation, geography, wildlife, conservation, people, science and natural phenomena, First Nations culture, heritage places, and history within the...
.
Recreation
Penticton is home to recreational opportunities such as skiingSkiing
Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....
at the Apex Mountain Resort
Apex Mountain Resort
Apex Mountain Resort is a ski resort located on Beaconsfield Mountain just west of Penticton, BC, Canada .Apex mountain has a summit elevation of 2187 m and receives an average of 600 cm of snow a year. There are 1112 acres of skiable terrain and 50 km of groomed cross-country terrain...
ski area, boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
and fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
on Skaha Lake
Skaha Lake
Skaha Lake, historically known as Dog Lake and originally Lac Du Chien, is a freshwater lake located along the course of the Okanagan River in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. It has a surface area of approximately 20 km², with a maximum depth of 55 metres...
and Okanagan Lake
Okanagan Lake
Okanagan Lake is a large, deep lake in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. The lake is 135 km long, between 4 and 5 km wide, and has a surface area of 351 km². The lake's maximum depth is 232 meters near Grant Island...
. Both lakes have beautiful beaches. There is golfing on the area's many courses, as well as hiking or biking the Kettle Valley Railway
Kettle Valley Railway
The Kettle Valley Railroad was a subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific Railway that operated in the Thompson-Okanagan region of southern British Columbia....
Trail, and rock climbing
Rock climbing
Rock climbing also lightly called 'The Gravity Game', is a sport in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route without falling...
at Skaha Bluffs
Skaha Bluffs
Skaha Bluffs is a rock climbing area located just south of Penticton, British Columbia, Canada on a hillside above Skaha Lake. The climbing takes place in three parallel canyons. Notable climbing walls include Fortress, Red Tail, Doctors wall, The Great White Wall and The Grand Canyon. The area is...
. Penticton is home to KIJHL team the Penticton Lakers, the BCHL hockey team Penticton Vees
Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. They are a part of the British Columbia Hockey League...
who play throughout the winter months, as well as the PCSL soccer team Penticton Pinnacles
Penticton Pinnacles
Penticton Pinnacles are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1997. The team is a member of the Pacific Coast Soccer League , a recognised Division IV league in the American Soccer Pyramid which features teams from western Canada and the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.The Pinnacles play...
, who play from May until July.
In September 2006, residents voted 80.3% in favour of the construction of the South Okanagan Events Centre. The $73 million arena, sports complex and convention centre could possibly serve as a summer or early fall training facility for the Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
as well as the home of the BCHL's Penticton Vees
Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. They are a part of the British Columbia Hockey League...
, so named in honour of the senior hockey team that in 1955 won the Ice Hockey World Championships
Ice Hockey World Championships
The Ice Hockey World Championships are an annual ice hockey tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation . First officially held at the 1920 Summer Olympics, it is the sport's highest profile annual international tournament. The IIHF was created in 1908 while the European...
against Russia. The Centre has boosted the city's convention market and is a popular stop on concert tours and for other special events.
The Penticton Vees now play in the South Okanagan Events Centre which opened in September 2008.
Penticton is the hub of wine tourism
Wine tourism
Wine tourism refers to tourism whose purpose is or includes the tasting, consumption or purchase of wine, often at or near the source. Wine tourism can consist of visits to wineries, vineyards and restaurants known to offer unique vintages, as well as organized wine tours, wine festivals or other...
in the Okanagan Valley with access to 88 wineries
Winery
A winery is a building or property that produces wine, or a business involved in the production of wine, such as a wine company. Some wine companies own many wineries. Besides wine making equipment, larger wineries may also feature warehouses, bottling lines, laboratories, and large expanses of...
within an hour's drive. Nearby Naramata now has 22 wineries, by the beginning of the 2009 Fall Wine Festival.
The Kettle Valley Railroad (KVR) Trail Network — with trail heads leading to more than 160 km of flat, railbed trails for hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
and biking adventures—can be accessed from Penticton. This trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail
Trans Canada Trail
The Trans Canada Trail is a proposed corridor in Canada. The creation of the trail was announced as part of Canada's 125th anniversary celebrations in 1992. It is expected that when complete, it will be the longest recreational trail in the world...
. Penticton has finished the building of the Penticton Aquatic Centre
Education
Penticton is the location of the head offices of School District 67 Okanagan SkahaSchool District 67 Okanagan Skaha
School District 67 Okanagan Skaha is a school district in the Okanagan region of British Columbia. It operates the public schools in Penticton and Summerland.-History:...
. There are two secondary schools, Penticton Secondary School and Princess Margaret Secondary School, as well as 11 elementary schools, Wiltse Elementary School, Uplands Elementary School, Giant's Head Elementary School, Carmi Elementary School, West Bench Elementary School, Queen's Park Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School, Kaleden Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School, Naramata Elementary School and Trout Creek Elementary School, three middle schools, KVR Middle School (English and French Immersion), Skaha Lake Middle School, McNicoll Park Middle School and Summerland Middle School (also English and French Immersion), and L’école Entre Lacs, a French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
school (not french immersion). Penticton Christian School, a private school, offers kindergarten through Grade 12. Penticton is also home to the Okanagan Hockey Academy & School
Okanagan Hockey School
Okanagan Hockey School has been providing hockey instruction to athletes since 1963. The hockey school is operated by several people who have spent the majority of their lives involved in the game. Combined, the staff has over 50 years of NHL hockey experience....
, with players from around the world enrolling at Penticton Secondary, while undergoing rigorous training during the academic terms with OHA staff 4-5 times per week. Players are required to meet specific academic as well as physical standards in order to maintain eligibility for the OHA. Penticton is also home to a campus of Sprott-Shaw Community College, a private post-secondary institution.
Climate
Sports
| Club | League | Sport | Venue | Established | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penticton Lakers Penticton Lakers The Penticton Lakers are a Junior "B" Ice Hockey team based in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Okanagan Division of the Okanagan/Shuswap of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League and are part of the Okanagan Hockey Academy... |
Kootenay International Junior Hockey League The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is a Junior "B" Ice Hockey league in British Columbia, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada. The winner of the KIJHL playoffs competes with the champions of the Pacific International Junior Hockey League and the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League... |
Ice hockey Ice hockey Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take... |
Okanagan Hockey School Training Centre | |
|
| Penticton Vees Penticton Vees The Penticton Vees are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. They are a part of the British Columbia Hockey League... |
British Columbia Hockey League The British Columbia Hockey League is a Junior "A" ice hockey league from British Columbia under Hockey Canada, a subsection of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Founded in Vernon in 1961, the BCHL now includes 16 teams. These teams play in two conferences, known as the Coastal and the Interior... |
Ice hockey Ice hockey Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take... |
South Okanagan Events Centre | |
|
| Penticton Pinnacles Penticton Pinnacles Penticton Pinnacles are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1997. The team is a member of the Pacific Coast Soccer League , a recognised Division IV league in the American Soccer Pyramid which features teams from western Canada and the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.The Pinnacles play... |
Pacific Coast Soccer League The Pacific Coast Soccer League is a soccer league featuring teams from British Columbia, although the league has also featured teams from Washington in the past as well... |
Soccer | Kings Park | |
|
| Penticton Upperdek Vees | |
Ice Hockey Ice hockey Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take... |
South Okanagan Events Centre | |
|
Transportation
Penticton Regional AirportPenticton Regional Airport
Penticton Regional Airport or Penticton Airport, , is a small regional airport that is located southwest of Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. Its main runway is 16/34, a paved surface....
(YYF) was constructed during World War II to serve as an emergency landing strip, and was later lengthened to 1829 meters to accommodate Boeing 737 aircraft. Air Canada Jazz
Air Canada Jazz
Jazz Aviation LP is a Canadian regional airline based at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Enfield and Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation....
provides air service to Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, while Pacific Coastal Airlines
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Pacific Coastal Airlines is an airline based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. It operates scheduled, charter and cargo services to destinations in British Columbia. Its main base is Vancouver International Airport, with a hub at Port Hardy Airport....
formerly provided air service to Vancouver and Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
after flights were terminated in January 2009.
Local bus service is provided by Penticton Transit System.
Penticton was the location of the headquarters of the Kettle Valley Railway
Kettle Valley Railway
The Kettle Valley Railroad was a subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific Railway that operated in the Thompson-Okanagan region of southern British Columbia....
.
Notable residents
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, poet, first ever Canadian Parliamentary Poet LaureateCanadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate-Role:According to the laureate's official Web site: "The Poet’s role is to encourage and promote the importance of literature, culture and language in Canadian society... - Krystal GaribKrystal GaribKrystal Kiran Garib is a Canadian-born actress, singer, dancer and producer of Punjabi descent who has appeared in film, television, commercials, and theater...
, Broadway actress, dancer, singer - Brett HullBrett HullBrett Andrew Hull is a former Canadian-American NHL player and the former Executive Vice President of the Dallas Stars. He is the son of Bobby Hull and nephew of Dennis Hull, both former NHL players. Hull is also known as "The Golden Brett," which is a play off of his father's nickname, "The...
, NHL hockey player, graduate of Penticton High School - Duncan KeithDuncan KeithDuncan Keith is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is an alternate captain for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League...
, NHL hockey player, graduate of Penticton Secondary School - Alan KerrAlan KerrAlan G. Kerr is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward. He is currently the head coach and general manager of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs BCHL team....
, hockey player - Shane KoyczanShane KoyczanShane L. Koyczan is a Canadian poet and writer. Born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Koyczan grew up in Penticton, British Columbia. In 2000, he became the first Canadian to win the Individual Championship title at the US National Poetry Slam. Together with Mighty Mike McGee and C. R...
, Spoken word poet - Spencer KrugSpencer KrugSpencer Krug is a Canadian musician. He is currently the singer, songwriter and keyboardist for the indie rock bands Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown. He has also performed with other Canadian bands including Swan Lake, Frog Eyes, Fifths of Seven, and ska band the Two Tonne Bowlers, playing various...
, musician from the band Wolf ParadeWolf ParadeWolf Parade is an indie rock band formed in 2003 from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The band is currently on an indefinite hiatus as of May 31, 2011.-History:... - Andy MoogAndy MoogDonald Andrew Moog is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the goaltending coach for the NHL's Dallas Stars.Moog was previously the Dallas Stars' assistant coach...
, hockey player - Brendan MorrisonBrendan MorrisonBrendan Morrison is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League...
, NHL hockey player, graduate of Penticton High School - Bob Nicholson, president and chief executive officer of Hockey Canada
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, radio broadcaster - Justin PoggeJustin PoggeJustin Pogge is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. The Pirates are the top affiliate of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes...
, hockey player - Mike RenoMike RenoMike Reno , born January 8, 1955 in New Westminster, British Columbia is a Canadian musician, drummer, and lead singer of the rock band Loverboy. He has also fronted other bands, including Moxy....
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, retired NHL superstar, graduate of Penticton Secondary School
Radio stations
- AM 800 - CKOR, soft adult contemporary
- FM 93.7 - CBTP-FMCBTK-FMCBTK-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio One network in Kelowna, British Columbia. The station airs at 88.9 on the FM dial in Kelowna.-History:The station was launched in 1987...
, CBC Radio OneCBC Radio OneCBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming... - FM 97.1 - CJMG-FMCJMG-FMCJMG-FM is a Canadian radio station located in Penticton, British Columbia. The station, owned by Astral Media and operating at 97.1 FM with 1800 watts of power, is branded as Sun FM and has a contemporary hit radio format.-External links:*...
, hot adult contemporary (Sun FM) - FM 100.7 - CIGV-FMCIGV-FMCIGV-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at 100.7 FM in Penticton, British Columbia, with rebroadcasters in Keremeos and Princeton. Owned by The Robinson Family of Great Valleys Radio, the station airs a country music format branded as 100.7 Giant FM.-External links:* * at Canadian...
, country music
See also
- List of mayors of Penticton
- Penticton Indian BandPenticton Indian BandThe Penticton Indian Band is a First Nations government in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located next to the city of Penticton in the Okanagan Valley. They are a member of the Okanagan Nation Alliance.-Indian Reserves:...
- Dominion Radio Astrophysical ObservatoryDominion Radio Astrophysical ObservatoryThe Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory is a research facility founded in 1960 and located south-west of Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, Canada. The site houses three instruments – an interferometric radio telescope, a 26-m single-dish antenna, and a solar flux monitor – and...