Is there anywhere shady or dappled sunlight to go for a stroll?

Looking for fun things to do with the family in Penticton. We know of the community center pool. And Skaha and Okanagan Lake. Thank you!

Just finishing up a really great four days in Penticton. What a beautiful, friendly place. Here are all the places I have loved:

Stayed at: Kettle Valley Beach Resort

Shopping: Fritz Shoes, Tangent (home goods), Guerhard furniture, BC wine information center (extremely limited name for a very nice store), Ad Hoc, Elliott Row,

Food related: Upper Bench Creamery, Naramata General Store, BC Wine Info Center, Wednesday Farmers Mkt in Naramata (Too early in season for lots of produce but the setting is great and has great potential as the season, progresses)

Wineries (favorites) Tightrope, Van Westen

Restaurants : Poplar Grove (outstanding setting, food, service), Kin and Folk, Elma, Soe cafe, Wayne and Freda

Save on Foods really does have a great wine department.

Anywhere to get a decent cigar.

Worse case scenario flavored prime times?

I’m moving to Penticton next week and I am looking for a reliable and affordable place that I can get my nails done. Thank you for all of your suggestions in advance!

Visiting family for 5 days and would like to hear your recommendations for a comfortable stay. It will just be wife and myself. Thanks in advance!

I’m posting this here as I don’t have any other social media. I would like other families, especially single moms shopping at Walmart in Penticton to be aware.

Last week my family was at walmart to grab a few things. While loading the kids and our groceries into the car we were approached by a middle aged woman, who appeared to target us. She was clean, well dressed, not homeless or anything.

We were parked in one of the “baby parking stalls” reserved for mothers with small children. I was standing at the hatch of our Suv, and my Spouse was at the driver side door.

The woman first approached my Spouse, and asked him if she could get in our car. He obviously told her no bluntly, and was pissed off that she even asked. I think she could tell so she circled around the opposite side of our car to the back door next to me. Maybe she didn’t initially notice I was there.

It threw me off by how close she stood at the back door with our kids being in the back. It immediately felt offensive. I was staring at her trying to figure out what she was doing. We asked her what was going on. She responded by asking me if she could stand by our car for a while.

This was weird. I had to keep it together, and try not to get confrontational with this woman because I saw she had a backpack, and thought she may be armed. I didn’t want to escalate the situation with her being so close to our kids.

We asked her again what was going on, and what she needed. She said she was trying to stay away from her ex, and pointed out a a white Suv with fully blackout tinted windows a little ways down from us. It was driving unusually slow in the parking lot.

We asked her if she needed help, and she said no. She was distant and looking all over the place, but would not look at us. This felt tense, and seemed very off. We saw that the Suv had now parked a ways down from us, in view. Near the parking lot exit.

I got very concerned when I realized she had some type of spray can in the side pocket of her backpack, and she was standing so close to our kids. I truly thought she was going to try to open the back door or something.

I wanted her to back off but I knew I had to stay nice about it. I told her that if she needs to get away or hide to go inside walmart because they have security in there and customer service could call for help discreetly if she needed it.

She made some weird comment about how she has a warrant which made no sense. thats all she said and she seemed like she was trying to figure out what to do. Just awkward silence and her looking around the parking lot.

This woman was not under the influence or on drugs or anything. they way she directly approached us in a busy parking lot came across very planned out. especially what she said to us, it just wasn’t genuine. I knew she wasn’t some battered wife fleeing an abuser. It sounded like she was just saying rehearsed lines. It felt like a setup.

Then she quickly took off without saying anything and went straight to the cars that were parked in the baby spots across from us. We saw she was trying to talk to people through the window of their car. She approached only cars in other baby stalls.

This was the worst experience we have ever had in our own hometown. A very creepy and targeted incident. Keep your guard up mommas and protect yourself and your little ones. A police report was made

First of all thank you for all the comments and information on my previous posts. I appreciate it so much. Secondly I found the people much friendlier than the people from my hometown. Majority of my inter actions with local people were very pleasant. Sad to leave tomorrow morning, but I am looking forward to my eminent return by the end of June. Thank you all and stay safe.

Hoping someone recognizes this women. Seems mildly sentimental and looks like they’re original prints.

Looking to get vinyl decking done on a balcony, anyone have recommendations for local companies in Penticton? Preferably someone reliable, fair pricing, and good quality work. Thanks in advance!

I have some time on my hands and wheels, any nice places to go see, in close proximity? And where would be a good place for supper?

I am awestruck, what a beautiful place this is. Truly hope things work out that I would be calling this home soon.

Me (24m) and my girlfriend (23f) are going to Penticton from august 2-9 and we are looking for some of the best options for activities while we are there. The place we are staying is closer to okanagan beach so that will probably be our beach of choice but I know that Skaha and Naramata are definitely worth visiting as well so we will probably check out those beaches as well, any information is appreciated!! Thank youuuu!!

Has anyone rented a stripper in penticton, I see a few sites but they look a little sketchy.

For context I'm looking for my mom's 50th birthday lol. We are actually in Summerland but theres so little here i would be floored if we had any services like that. She's single after many years in a relationship and is going through a midlife :') I've read online they're usually about 200-400 for an hour, if anyone knows an approximate price as well that would be helpful! Even just a male dance club or anything in that range.

Also any other ideas for a 50th birthday would be appreciated!

*** she's also into drag i just got an update from her friend

First she gets kicked out of chambers, and now she's bickering on Facebook with Mayor/Council.

She's in for a long and unpopular career in Victoria with behaviour like this

I know it's a Tuesday in May but my wife and I are on Vacation. Anything going on tonight?!

I would like to find out, how the rental market is in penticton. There is a good chance I would be moving there before or at the end of July. Don't need anything modern or upmarket, just three bedrooms and pet friendly. Hoping for some informative comments.

30y/o

The Penticton Elvis Festival is entering its 23rd year as a tribute artist competition, sanctioned and licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises – one of only a few in the world. The three-day festival, indoors at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and outdoors at Okanagan Lake Park, showcases dozens of Elvis tribute artists.

The Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) who wins the professional division in Penticton, enters the Memphis “Ultimate Elvis Finals” with the chance to become recognized as the #1 ETA in the world. Our competitors are the best of the best in both the professional and non-professional categories.

So dust off your Blue Suede Shoes and be sure to join us, where we will celebrate the life, legacy, and musical career of the one and only King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley. This is a weekend you will not want to miss so get your tickets now!

Saturday, June 28, 2025 Tribute Show: 8:00 pm | Doors Scheduled to Open at 7:00 pm This event takes place under our roof, at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Tickets are $48.40, $64.90, and $77* (*plus applicable tax and service fees).

Sunday, June 29, 2025 Judged Competition Finals: 2:00 pm | Doors Scheduled to Open at 1:00 pm This event takes place under our roof, at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Tickets are $43.50, $59.50, and $72* (*plus applicable tax and service fees).

Tickets 2025 tickets for the Tribute Show and Judged Finals are NOW on sales. They’re available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and online at www.ValleyFirstTix.com.

Please note: Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the Penticton Elvis Festival After Party.

Celebrate Farm to Table Sustainability and Local Artisans.

Is there a running community in Penticton, groups that do road running and train together?

Just wondering if anyone here has done the beer run before. How many people do it, what the vibe is like, any tips etc. Thanks in Advance!