Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

Lake Skoha
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Penticton is a city in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It spans over 42.1 sq km (16.25 sq mi) and has a population of 33,000 people (2012 estimate).

Penticton is located in the Okanagan Valley between Okanagan Lake to the north and Skaha Lake to the south. The name Penticton comes from the Okanagan language meaning "a place to stay forever". The earliest Europeans to arrive here in the early 1800s were fur traders, who found that the place was inhabited by the Syilx tribe of First Nations people.

Thomas Ellis was the first European to settle in Penticton, in 1865. He went on to become a successful cattle rancher. The town developed from his estate, which he sold off in 1892 upon retiring. Penticton was incorporated as a town in 1908, and as a city in 1948.

Pendicton, British Columbia, Canada
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Penticton experienced rapid growth in the post-World War II years, when returning veterans made it their home. This resulted in post-war construction and development projects.

Visiting Penticton

The main highway connecting Penticton to the rest of the country is Highway 97. You can also fly from Vancouver to Penticton, landing at its small airport.

Lazy River Channel, Pentiction
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Places of Interest in Penticton

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