Penticton Quick Facts

CONVENIENT LOCATION

Located in the south-central region of British Columbia, collectively known as the Okanagan Valley, Penticton is easily accessible from major urban centres. By highway, the City is 5 hours from Seattle, WA or Vancouver, BC and 8 hours from Calgary, AB. The Penticton Airport has daily flights to Vancouver.

STRONG, STABLE ECONOMY

The traditional natural resource-based economy has widened to include tourism, high-tech and service industries. Solid growth in manufacturing continues to enhance the economic environment to create a diverse economic base. A significant retired population helps keep the economy stable.

DIVERSIFIED, SKILLED WORKFORCE

Area employers speak of the dedication and loyalty of their workers. The Okanagan Valley’s lifestyle attracts skilled workers from across Canada who are well educated, eager to work and looking for long-term employment.

QUALITY LIFESTYLE

Penticton has the most attractive climate of all Canadian cities according to Environment Canada. Over 2100 hours of sunshine and only 15 inches of rain annually gives this area a comfortable climate year-round.

The City is surrounded by two fresh water lakes and gentle rolling mountains. A wide variety of outdoor recreational activities is augmented by amenities such as an indoor pool, four ice arenas, tennis courts, curling rink and other public recreational facilities.  A state-of-the-art events centre

A complete range of retail services and public education facilities, and a full spectrum of medical services including a 129-bed acute care hospital round out the advantages that Penticton has to offer as a place to do business and a place to live.

Questions? Contact Penticton Economic Development

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