The City of Penticton, located in the British Columbia's beautiful Okanagan Valley, is famous for tourism, vacations, sun, fun, beaches, lakes, Ogopogo, the Penticton Peach Festival, the Okanagan Wine Festival, the Ironman Canada Triathlon, the Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival, the Peach City Beach Cruise, the Pentastic Hot Jazz Fest, the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale, and spectacular natural scenery.
Cradled within tree trimmed mountain slopes, dramatic cliffs, and bordered by two pristine lakes, Penticton offers her natural beauty all year round. The semi arid desert climate provides more than 2000 hours of sunshine each year to complement the myriad of cultural activities, international events, regional festivals, business conventions and good old fashioned relaxation.
Penticton is located on Highway 97, 78 km (48 mi.) south of Kelowna and 393 km (244 mi.) east of Vancouver. Daily commercial air and bus service are available. Population: 32,627 Elevation: 344 m (1,129 ft.) Average July High: 28ºC (83ºF) Average January Temperature: -2ºC (28ºF) Annual Rainfall: 25 cm (10 in.) Annual Snowfall: 73 cm (29 in.)
In the South Okanagan, near the Canada/United States border, you'll find spectacular backcountry, with the remains of old mining settlements dotting the highway. After you pass through the arid Osoyoos and Oliver regions and head north up the Okanagan Valley, you will encounter orchards and vineyards, evidence of some of the best fruit- and vegetable-growing land in the world.
The communities of the South Okanagan are located in the southern interior of British Columbia, on or near Highway 97, which runs from Osoyoos through Vernon to Kamloops, and on into the Cariboo. The South Okanagan region can also be accessed on the Crowsnest Highway 3, from Similkameen Country in the west and Boundary Country in the east.
Summerland is down on the water, but most of the town's business now thrives up on the hill. Summerland is serious fruit growing country, rivaled only by Kelowna as the biggest growing and processing town in the Okanagan. Only in the Okanagan could you find breath taking farms and orchards, world-renowned wineries, and heritage ranches all in one place.
The name Summerland conjures images of warm beaches, blue skies and friendly people. Summerland offers all of these things, and more.
The average home price in Penticton/Summerland/South Okanagan ranges from $249 000 for a Condo to $469 000 for an executive home, with many great homes for sale in the middle. Penticton is also a great place to purchase a vacation home. With loads of outdoor activities and plenty to do with the children, Penticton is a great vacation area.
If you want to know more about buying real estate in Penticton/Summerland/South Okanagan and find homes for sale, a good place to start is to see what homes are on the market. Customize your search for a new condo, house, or other property by using the form on this page.
