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  Encyclopedia: Penticton, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Penticton (49° 29′ 28″ N, 119° 35′ 19″ W) is a city in south central British Columbia between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake (at one time known officially as "Dog Lake").
Penticton also is the home of some of British Columbia's best recreational opportunities including skiing at the Apex Alpine ski area, boating and fishing on Skaha Lake and Okanagan Lake as well as one of the best sport climbing areas in Canada, Skaha Bluffs.
Penticton is served by the Penticton Regional Airport.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Penticton,-British-Columbia   (741 words)

  
 Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Cradled within tree trimmed mountain slopes, dramatic clay cliffs and bordered by the Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, Penticton is one of the larger cities in the BC interior, and a popular destination for visitors of all kinds.
Penticton is on the edge of what many consider to be the only true desert in Canada.
Penticton is considered to be an excellent windsurfing spot, since there is usually a good breeze, or even a stiff wind, at some time during most days of the year.
www.pentictonbritishcolumbia.com   (1961 words)

  
 penticton:Air Highways Magazine and Africa Travel Association Magazine Archives
lthough I'm rather embarrassed to admit it, the first time I visited Penticton from Vancouver, I could not quite understand why we were headed inland for a vacation to be spent primarily on the beach, accustomed as I was to the ocean beaches of Europe, Australia and Hawaii.
Penticton is a clean, safe and friendly community where guests can enjoy the pastels of orchard blossoms from April through May and orchard and winery tours from June to October.
Penticton Airport in the heart of the scenic Okanagan Valley, is strategically and conveniently located on direct air routes to the Pacific Coast, the British Columbia interior and Alaska -- a brief 45 minute flight from Vancouver, BC or Calgary, Alberta.
www.airhighways.com /penticton.htm   (669 words)

  
 Fire Updates - Emergency Response Centre, Penticton, Okanagan, BC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
All drinking water for the City of Penticton is currently being drawn from Okanagan Lake and is still safe to drink.
Penticton City Hall - City Hall will continue to remain open during regular work hours but will close for lunch from 12:00noon - 1:00pm due to reduced staffing during the current emergency situation.
Penticton City Hall will be open during regular working hours but operating at minimal capacity due to staffing support required at the Emergency Operations Center.
www.fire.penticton.ca   (718 words)

  
 Penticton, British Columbia: Penticton Hotels Motels
Penticton, BC sits on land bordered by the southern part of Okanagan Lake to the north and Skaha Lake to the south.
Hotels in Penticton are mostly located in the downtown area, within walking distance of all lakeshore activities and the beach.
Super 8 Motel Penticton is situated in the heart of Penticton between 2 lakes the Okanagan and Skaha Lake.
www.point-travel.com /penticton   (408 words)

  
 Penticton, BC - British Columbia Florists, buy flowers from your local full service retail flower shops and florist ...
If Penticton, British Columbia Florists are not available, florists in a nearby community who serve Penticton, British Columbia may be provided.
It is vitally important that you provide Penticton, British Columbia Florists with accurate, detailed information regarding the name and address of the person to whom you are sending flowers.
When placing an order for Delivery in Penticton, British Columbia, it is usually wise to keep the order simple, the less specific you are in your request, the less room for error.
www.flowershopnetwork.com /directory/BritishColumbiaFlorists/Penticton.php   (979 words)

  
 Nite Moves Nightclub Penticton, BC
Nite Moves is not only the only "Big City"-style club in Penticton, it is also located in one of the city's historic buildings.
For 3 decades the Capital Theatre was the hub of all the action in the 300 block of Main St. in Penticton.
During Penticton's busy summer 2005 Nite Moves was open 7 days a week and was easily the most popular club on the August Long weekend with the club filling up early and partying 'till 4 am.
www.clubvibes.com /listings/listingsdetail.asp?id=5177   (285 words)

  
 Accommodations Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada. Tourism information for Penticton, Summerland, Osoyoose and Oliver. Travel ...
Penticton, B.C. is a play ground for the young and old bordering on two large pristine lakes surrounded by warm sandy beaches, rolling desert-like mountains and fields after fields of wineries and orchards in the outlying areas.
Penti'kten means" a place to stay forever" sprawls along the north sandy shores of Skaha Lake and the south sandy shores of the larger Okanagan Lake.
Penticton and the surrounding areas is filled with many unique and contemporary accommodations.
www.oktrvl.com /penticton   (313 words)

  
 Penticton RV Resorts - Campgrounds Penticton BC Canada
The Oxbow RV Resort is located in Penticton, British Columbia which is renowned for its vibrant, active community offering family-oriented festivals and events throughout the year.
Penticton has two lakes, Okanagan and Skaha; the Oxbow RV Resort is located right across from Skaha Lake.
Penticton is a beach lover's paradise with some of the best waterskiing and parasailing in B.C. as well as beautiful beaches.
www.oxbowrvresort.com /about.htm   (202 words)

  
 Camp-Along Tent and Trailer Resort in Penticton, British Columbia
Camp-Along, located just minutes away from Penticton, is an excellent base from which to enjoy the area's many attractions.
Penticton's climate makes it possible to enjoy a long golfing season and campers will find several beautiful golf courses just a 10-minute drive from the campground.
Penticton also offers mountain biking and hiking trails, rock climbing on Skaha bluffs and skiing at Apex Mountain.
www.campalong.com   (323 words)

  
 Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce exists to be a catalyst in the community.
Its purpose shall be primarily to enrich the quality of the economic and civic well-being of its membership, business at large and the community as a whole.
The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic, trusted and respected business authority that drives economic and social growth and improvement on behalf of, and in support of our members and the community.
www.penticton.org   (99 words)

  
 Penticton Bed and Breakfast
Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Penticton, home of the Above the Beach Bed and Breakfast, is south central British Columbias hot spot.
With it's breathtaking view and magnificent fully equipped suite including a luxurious full Bath, with extravagant features, the Above the Beach Bed and Breakfast is a must see and most definitely a must stay.
If going out isn't your idea of unwinding then you are also in luck because your 600 square foot suite includes a 150 square foot full private bath as well as a 320 square foot private balcony that overlooks the lake and the city.
www.abovethebeach.com   (242 words)

  
 RCMP - Penticton, Okanagan, BC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Penticton Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is located on Main Street in the center of the city.
As well as the City of Penticton, general duty policing is also conducted in the surrounding communities of Kaleden, Naramata, Faulder, Okanagan Falls, Twin Lakes and the Apex Ski Resort.
Policing services are also provided to the Penticton Indian Band in cooperation with the bands Tribal Police.
www.penticton.ca /community/rcmp   (167 words)

  
 Penticton B&Bs,Bed and Breakfasts Penticton,BC Okanagan.
Penticton BC Bed and Breakfasts, Summerland BandBs, Bed and Breakfast accommodations Penticton, Inns, Guest Houses in Penticton BC, BandB lodging Kaleden, Naramata Cottage and Vacation Rentals, Best Places to stay in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada.
Excellent fine dining choices, water sports, skiing, cycling, golfing; all this is at hand and close by estate vineyards and wineries dot the lakeshores and rolling hillsides.
Minutes from downtown Penticton, but in the country, on the way towards the Naramata Bench winery district.
www.bedsandbreakfasts.ca /penticton.htm   (469 words)

  
 Attractions and activities in the Penticton area of British Columbia
Located in the southern interior of British Columbia, Penticton is situated between the shores of Skaha and Okanagan Lakes.
Penticton is well known for it's fine restaurants.
The area around Penticton was originally inhabited by the Okanagan Nations who named it 'Snpintktn', meaning 'a place to stay forever'.
www.visittheokanagan.com /loc/penticton.htm   (357 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Penticton Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
We have a smaller airport in Penticton and just up the valley in Kelowna is an international airport with service from the US.
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Penticton is has a lake to the North and South.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/Canada/Province_of_British_Columbia/Penticton-905505/Things_To_Do-Penticton-BR-1.html   (978 words)

  
 Days Inn Penticton - your getaway to Wine Country
Renovated in the Spring of 2003, the Days Inn offers it's guests affordable luxury in the heart of the Okanagan's Wine Country.
Situated 1 block south of the Penticton Trade and Convention Center and 1 block from Okanagan Lake Beach, the Days Inn is centrally located for the convenience of both the leisure and corporate traveler.
The corporate traveler will feel right at home in our Days Inn work zone rooms, like an office away from the office, with all our standard amenities, plus free local calls, king size beds, microwave, mini fridge, work desk, data port and a daily replenishment of popcorn, granola snack, coca cola, and purified water.
daysinnpenticton.ca   (220 words)

  
 Penticton Penticton, British Columbia (Cities)
Bordered by Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake and cradled among treed mountain slopes and spectacular clay cliffs, Penticton's natural beauty appeals to vacationers.
Penticton is full of things to see, such as museums, historical sites and art galleries.
Festivals and events such as the Peach Festival, Okanagan Wine Festival, Ironman Canada and Snogopogo are the rule in Penticton.
www.ohwy.com /bc/p/penticto.htm   (113 words)

  
 SOYSA - South Okanagan-Similkameen Youth Soccer Association
Penticton felt it was payback time, since they had lost their first league game of the season in Kamloops just two weekends prior.
Penticton’s Pinnacles played a strong and dominating game throughout but had to take two more goals from the opposition, leaving them with a defeat of 4-2.
Penticton’s goalie Jackie Stelkia was under immense pressure, played outstanding and saved numerous attacks throughout the match.
www.soysa.net   (6606 words)

  
 Butter Nut Ridge Bed and Breakfast | this b&b is located in Penticton, in BC's sunny Okanagan Valley.
Butternut Ridge is a bed and breakfast located on the sunny East Bank of Lake Okanagan in the midst of Summa Quies Vineyard.
Butternut Ridge B & B is the ideal getaway for a day, a weekend, or however long you need, as it is close to all the adventures the Okanagan Valley has to offer.
Penticton is a four-season destination for vacationers and business travelers alike.
www.butternutridge.ca   (276 words)

  
 Penticton Real Estate - Values, MLS Listings,Homes For Sale,Realtors
We would be happy to send you school and community information in addition to the current real estate listings and property values.
Many times Penticton Real Estate buyers avoid using the services of a REALTOR under the mistaken belief that it costs them money - or that they will be able to negotiate a better deal directly with the seller or seller's real estate agent.
Real estate is a unique business, where an agent with one day's experience and no home sales gets paid the same as real estate agents with several years experience and hundreds of successful sales.
www.epoweredprofessionals.com /penticton   (451 words)

  
 The Empire Motel In Penticton - Homepage
Whether you are visiting Penticton for business or pleasure be sure to stay with us at the Empire Motel, your home away from home.
The Empire Motel is located in Penticton just one and a half blocks from beautiful Skaha Lake, beaches and marina.
Penticton is a favored vacation spot due to its nice summer weather and the two beautiful beaches to accommodate the locals as well as tourists in the hot summer sun.
www.empiremotel.bc.ca   (308 words)

  
 S.S. Sicamous Restoration Society - Penticton BC
Devised and artistically directed by, Tom Kerr, this full length family musical celebrates the history and heritage of the SS Sicamous and her importance to the Okanagan Valley.
The S.S. Sicamous, the largest remaining steel-hulled sternwheeler in Canada, is located on the southern shores of Lake Okanagan in Penticton, British Columbia.
Built in 1914 at Okanagan Landing for Canadian Pacific Railway and British Columbia Lake and River Service, she plied the waters of Okanagan Lake until 1936, from her Penticton homeport.
www.sssicamous.com   (140 words)

  
 Penwriters
The Penticton Writers and Publishers group was established in February 1994 in Penticton, BC, Canada.
The Penticton Writers Conference is an annual event aimed at writers.
Their aim was to research, write, self-publish, market and sell an anthology, featuring stories about Penticton and area.
www.penwriters.com   (394 words)

  
 Penticton Transit System   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Penticton Transit System serves major destinations and neighbourhoods within the City of Penticton.
Funding for the Penticton Transit System is cost shared between the City of Penticton and BC Transit.
Decisions on fares, routes and service levels are made by Penticton City Council based on information and planning provided by the Municipal Systems Program of BC Transit.
www.bctransit.com /regions/pen   (215 words)

  
 Penticton Hotel: Ramada Inn & Suites Penticton, BC
Welcome to the Ramada Inn and Suites, Penticton, in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley and the Heart of Wine Country.
Our goal is to make your stay a enjoyable whether you are on a vacation or a business trip.
As BC gets ready to host the 2010 Winter Olympics at Whistler, we invite the world to come discover all the beauty and wonderful things to see and do in Penticton.
www.pentictonramada.com   (212 words)

  
 Gods Mountain -Bed and Breakfast Okanagan - Destination - Resort - Accommodation - hotel - bnb Penticton
We provide Bed and Breakfast, as well as a full kitchen and dining facility for the use of our guests, should they wish to make their own picnic, lunch or dinner.
Penticton - The Estate is minutes from Penticton, just a short drive to restaurants, festivals and charming local markets.
Penticton is home to a thriving music, art and theatre community.
www.godsmountain.com   (212 words)

  
 NGDC/STP - PENTICTON 10.7cm FLUX
Each day, levels are determined at local noon (1700 GMT at Ottawa and 2000 GMT at Penticton) and then corrected to within a few percent for factors such as antenna gain, atmospheric absorption, bursts in progress, and background sky temperature.
Finally, the absolute levels carry the error reduction one step further; here each adjusted value is multiplied by 0.90 to compensate for uncertainties in antenna gain and in waves reflected from the ground.
The National Research Council Canada Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory in Penticton, British Columbia has an automated web page with up-to-date daily, monthly, etc. 10.7cm flux values.
www.ngdc.noaa.gov /stp/SOLAR/FLUX/flux.html   (341 words)

  
 Penticton , Penticton Hotels in the Okanagan, BC, Canada compare rates and availability of all Penticton Hotels
The lakeside in Penticton has countless beaches where you can sunbathe, take a dip or enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Penticton has an abundance of natural resources it is no wonder Penticton is often referred to as the Four Seasons Playground.
Penticton is an all-season playground with many activities in close proximity to all Hotels.
www.penticton-inn.com   (372 words)

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