1955 Ice Hockey World Championships
30 Aug 2025
Penticton has long been a hockey town and that goes back before these championship. That season in their league, the Penticton Vees ( men's senior league)won their title Then, they won the Allan Cup which gave them one of the 14 spots at the World Championships representing Canada. The previous year Canada had lost to Russia in the final 7-2. Lots of pressure was riding on the Vees and after going undefeated in the elimination rounds, the Canadians were once again pitted against the Russians. The Vees took the final 5-0 and cemented their place in history.
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Lake to lake: Okanagan Lake.
30 Aug 2025
Penticton is one of two cities in the world to be bordered by two lakes. On the north end of town is Okanagan Lake. It has a smaller area of beach depending on the tide and runs 135km between Vernon to the North and Penticton to the south. Along the lake area, there are several parks ( Gyro park, Rotary park, Okanagan Lake park). This Lake is closer to downtown, two gardens, the bandshell, art gallery, Loco Landing, outdoor skating rink and the Peach. Opposite the lake on the west side are a string of hotels/motels and restaurants including Lickety Splits (ice cream). Fireworks in Penticton are always here. It is very much an activity hub. There are a couple of bbq pits on the beach and boat and water sports rentals. Families come during the day as do people to sit in their cars and eat while people/lake watching. At night it's more of a hang out place.
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Heritage sites: Bike Barn
30 Aug 2025
Once a feed supply store in the 1920's, this famously gabled building has been home to the Bike Barn since 1983. It's construction near the railroad made it easier to transport goods. It's stand out blue and yellow colours as well as its bike service make it a go to for cyclists.
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One of the best
30 Aug 2025
If you want a sandwich made your way, skip going to Subway. Il Vecchio Delicatessen is the place you want to be. You'll wait in line (probably) and have choices then of meats from Canada or worldwide and fresh toppings and sauces served on a fresh kaiser roll. You can add salad or dessert or drinks. The whole shop is full of stuff you can add to your pantry from all across the globe. Please note: they only take cash not debit or credit.
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