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Meet in Penticton
It’s all here: MEET, COMPETE, and ENTERTAIN in the stunning South Okanagan.
Penticton is the perfect destination for gatherings of any size. Conferences, conventions, incentive, trade shows, events, retreats – or any other reason to get together and connect for business or pleasure. Our convention bureau can help you plan a spectacular event in one of the most scenic areas on Canada’s west coast. It’s all here, from excellent venues, to outdoor adventure, to burgeoning culinary and arts scenes.
Where to Stay
Penticton offers facilities and experiences urban cities are envious of, along with more than 900 hotel guest rooms available in close proximity to convention and conference centres, our vibrant downtown, the entertainment district, outdoor adventure experiences both on water or on land, and numerous tempting and unique off-site activities. Getting a good rest is good for business, and Penticton has plenty of accommodation options to choose from, and we’ll help you find the right place at the right price.
How to Play
Create memorable experiences for your delegates while you are in the South Okanagan. With more than 80 nearby wineries to choose from, it’s easy to book a curated tour with a local guide. Walk the Penticton Ale Trail to the 8 Craft breweries in the downtown area, and enjoy your sips with some amazing farm-to-table cuisine. Enjoy sandy public beaches, the lakeshore promenade, and regional trails to explore by foot, cycle or e-bike. Winter offers adventures with cross country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing or snowboarding at Apex Mountain Resort.
What We Have
Host your event at the idyllic full-service Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre overlooking Okanagan Lake, or at the largest dedicated full-service meeting facility in the B.C. Interior, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre — conveniently adjoined to the South Okanagan Events Centre Complex with its over 95,000 square feet of meeting and trade show space, plus a 5,000 seat multi-purpose arena – or at one of our many hotels with event space. Penticton also has many smaller, more intimate venues; there are many options that combine resort-like comfort with a strong business and service presence.
Where we are
One of only two cities situated between two picturesque lakes – Okanagan and Skaha, Penticton (pen-TIK-tən) is centrally located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia and is the hub of the South Okanagan. Conveniently located along the Highway 97 corridor, Penticton is easily accessed via the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) to the north, and the scenic Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3) to the south. Prefer to fly? We are serviced locally by the Penticton Regional Airport (YYF), and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to the north.
Who We Are
Meet in Penticton is the dedicated and creative team behind Penticton’s full-service convention bureau, helping meeting planners and professionals bring their visions for magnificent meetings, exceptional events, and terrific trade shows to fruition in the remarkable South Okanagan. You’ll find ideal places and ways to meet, compete, and entertain while cultivating connections and building business. It’s all here. Let us help you discover this ideal, intuitively compact and walkable city. Gather here. We’d love to be your host.
Where are we?
• Drive approximately 4 hours east of Vancouver, on Highway 97 or Highway 3 •
• Drive 45 minutes south on Highway 97 of Kelowna •
• Penticton Regional Airport, conveniently located at the south end of the city, only 10 minutes from downtown •
• Kelowna International Airport is approximately 1.5 hours drive from Penticton with many shuttle options available •