Explore Penticton by Bike

If you’re looking for one ride that captures everything people love about Penticton, this is it.

Pedal along the shores of both Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, cruise beside the Penticton Channel where summer tubers drift lazily downstream, and enjoy kilometres of paved pathways linking beaches, parks and neighbourhoods. It’s an easy-going ride with plenty of opportunities to stop for coffee, lunch or a swim along the way.

Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or staying a little longer, this is one of the best ways to get acquainted with the city.

Distance: 17 km
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Mostly paved and gravel multi-use pathways with a few quiet on-road connections.

Ride Highlights

Waterfront pathways along both Okanagan and Skaha Lakes
The lively Penticton Channel with its famous floating river
SS Sicamous Museum and waterfront park
Quiet residential streets and shaded pathways
Plenty of cafés, beaches and picnic spots along the route
Easy connections to the Kettle Valley Rail Trail if you’d like to extend your ride

Local Tips

One of Penticton’s favourite summer traditions is floating down the Penticton Channel. On warm afternoons you’ll see hundreds of people drifting lazily downstream on colourful tubes—it’s one of those uniquely Okanagan experiences that’s almost as much fun to watch as it is to do.

Pack a swimsuit if the weather is warm. With beaches on both lakes, it’s hard to resist a refreshing dip before or after your ride.

Extend Your Adventure

Looking for a longer day on the bike?

You’ve only scratched the surface.

This route connects easily with several of Penticton’s signature rides, including the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, the Naramata Bench, and the scenic vineyards and lakeside communities featured throughout the Let’s Go Biking – Okanagan & Beyond guidebook.

Planning to spend a few days in the Okanagan?

For detailed maps with things to see along the way, and connecting routes, pick up a copy of Let’s Go Biking to the Okanagan & Beyond. Available in BC bookstores, bikeshops and gift shops or order book and ebook online at Let’s Go Biking Books.

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