Long Distance Moving within Canada - Penticton
Penticton - Community Overview
Penticton was incorporated in 1948. The First Nation tribes originally called it “Phthauntac” (the ideal meeting place), but later changed it to “Pen-tah-tim” (a place to live forever). One of the first visitors to the area was in 1811 by Scotsman David Stuart (fur trader and author), who wrote several books about the area.
The area was first settled in 1860 and the first orchards began to appear in the early 1890s. In 1905 the Southern Okanagan Land Co. began to provide irrigation to the area.
Transportation via rail had been in place since 1892, but the area began to flourish when the Kettle Valley Railway linked the town to Crowsnest Pass and Hope by 1915.
Today, Penticton is a regional service centre for the area. The economy is based on three main areas, manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. With the mild climate in Penticton, tree fruit and vegetables are important elements in the agriculture aspect, along with forestry. Grape growing is becoming very popular as the wine industry continues to flourish. Penticton is also a well known four-season tourist destination.
The City of Penticton is nestled between the Okanagan and Skaha Lakes in the Okanagan Valley in south central British Columbia. Penticton is located on Highway #97, approximately 380 km east of Vancouver and 40 km south of Kelowna.
The population of Penticton numbers approximately 37,721.
For more information about Penticton:
Weather
Penticton has an average July temperature of 20.4°C and an average January temperature of -1.7°C. The average annual precipitation is 332 mm.
For daily or historical weather conditions, visit:
MEDIA
One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper:
Western News
Penticton Herald
EDUCATION
For information regarding curriculum and enrolment procedures, please contact:
School District #67 (Okanagan Skaha)
425 Jermyn Ave.
Penticton, BC
V2A 1Z4
Additional Educational Institutes:
Okanagan College
Penticton Campus
Medical Information
Penticton Regional Hospital
550 Carmi Ave.
Penticton, BC
V2A 3G6
Public Services
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Cable TV
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Hydro
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Gas
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Water
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Garbage/Recycling
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Telephone
TRANSPORTATION
Motor Vehicle & Driver Licencing
ICBC
https://www.icbc.com/Pages/default.aspx
Public Transit
Penticton Transit System
COMMUNITY
Park, Recreation and Culture
Penticton Public Library
https://www.pentictonlibrary.ca/
Community Centre
Memorial Arena
McLaren Arena
For information about upcoming events in Penticton, visit:
Sports and Leisure
Park, Recreation and Culture
Golf Courses
Penticton Golf & Country Club
Twin Lakes Golf Course
https://www.twinlakesgolfresort.com/
Pine Hills Golf Club
Skaha Meadows Golf Club
Special Attractions
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Annual Events
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Farmers Market
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Penticton Art Gallery
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Penticton Museum and Archives
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Kettle Valley Railways Trail
GROCERY STORES
To find a grocery store in the Penticton area, visit:
IGA
Safeway
Whole Foods Market
http://www.pentictonwholefoods.com/
Save On Foods
Shopping Centres
Entertainment
Movie Theatre
To find a movie theatre near you, visit:
https://www.frontrowcentre.com/
Restaurants
To find local restaurants, visit:
https://www.restaurantica.com/
Nightlife
For information on bars and night clubs, visit:
Moving Tips Brochures
Call at 1-888-708-7700 to order the following brochures:
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Protecting your goods in transit
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Handling dangerous goods
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Do-it-yourself packing guide
