Here is a short collection of information about Penticton, BC.
Location
Penticton is south centrally located in British Columbia, and is known for being one of the premier places in Canada to live.It is comfortably nestled between Lake Okanagan and Skaha Lake, which lend to its relaxed and earthy lifestyle. The Okanagan Valley is lined with orchards, vineyards and wineries, and is filled with friendly locals.
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Climate
Penticton boasts a mild, semiarid climate with average highs around 30 C in the summer, and brief winters with temperatures below freezing for about 8 weeks in the year. Penticton logs about 1950 hours of sunshine annually, which is 60% of the total possible annual daylight hours.
Recreation? Penticton has it all right at your doorstep – It is part of what Penticton is all about!
Winter
Downhill skiing, snow boarding, cross country and back country skiing, snow shoeing and snowmobiling are just a few of the winter activities you will find here.
Summer
Endless sunny days are yours as you relax on any of the several area beaches, float from lake to lake on the River Channel, or enjoy your choice water sports or go for a quiet paddle or sail on the lake. For the early birds, It is common to watch a bald eagle or Osprey fishing in the early morning on these great waters.
For the active ones, Penticton is the host city for the Ironman Canada Triathalon. It has the world renowned Skaha Bluffs rock climbing area which attracts rock climbing enthusiasts from around the world, and boasts a great network of hiking and mountain biking trails, including the Trans Canada Trail.
Explore Penticton's rich history with a visit to the Historic Mascot Gold Mine, take a tour on the SS Sicamous at the Okanagan Inland Marine Heritage Park or see and learn about the original rock ovens used during the creation of the Historic Kettle Valley Steam Railway. Don't forget to visit the Penticton Museum!
Family oriented, Penticton has many parks and picnic areas, 2 water parks for the kids to enjoy and festivals galore!
Sound too good to be true? Well, I guess you will have to experience it for yourself. Just one taste of what Penticton is all about, and you will need to come back. Many have, and for them, it has become “Penticton, A Place to Stay Forever.”
This information has been provided by Richard Batke of Invis – Wilkins & Associates Mortgage Brokers. Richard resides in Penticton, BC and has lived in the Okanagan Valley for over 40 years.
If you would like more information about Penticton, the local Real Estate market, or would like to know what mortgage options you have available, I would love to serve you in any way I can.
Richard Batke - Mortgage Broker
Invis - Wilkins & Associates Mortgage Brokers
2004 Main St.
Penticton, BC
V2A 5H4
Direct: 250-809-0285
email: richardbatke@invis.ca
web: www.thehomefinancecentre.com
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