Flavour Trails are curated, self-guided itineraries that help you discover a delicious slice of Penticton life, while discovering local gems and can’t miss experiences along the way. Just sign up online, check in at participating businesses, and collect points as you explore. Rack up 600 points and you’ll unlock a $10 Encore Coupon to put toward another visit to your favourite stop on the trail!
Artful Bites invites you to savour local flavours while immersing yourself in the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene all within easy walking distance. If you prefer to get around a little faster (and with a lot more fun!), hop on a Sparrow Scooter. Docking stations (“nests”) can be found at multiple spots around the city, including many hotels and motels.
Whether you’re strolling or scooting, this trail is a feast for your senses!
Start your morning with a delicious breakfast at Palmer Kitchen & Spirits, where hearty dishes, fresh coffee, and a bright, welcoming vibe set the tone for the day. The duck confit eggs benny will satisfy any foodie’s palette, or keep is classic with their buttermilk pancake stack!
Make your way down Power Street towards Okanagan beach and take a walk down Lakeside drive to reach your next stop – the Penticton Art Gallery. Along the way take notice of the beautiful sculptures and murals that adorn Penticton’s streets and boardwalk. The Penticton Art Gallery offers ever-changing exhibits showcasing thought-provoking local, national, and international artists. Be sure to wander through the gallery’s gift shop before you leave for unique handmade pieces and art-inspired keepsakes.
Fun fact: The Penticton Art Gallery first started as the Penticton Art Club back in the 1950s!
Your next stop is the locally cherished Lloyd Gallery. They provide the Okanagan Valley with an exceptional selection of quality original art by Canadian artists. Situated on Penticton’s downtown colourful Front Street, they welcome you to view their salon-style gallery showcasing 40 Canadian artists, ranging in style from contemporary landscapes in oils and acrylics, or life-size wildlife to figurative bronze sculpture. Many of our artists enjoy an award-winning national and international reputation.
Fun fact: The Lloyd Gallery opened in the early 1980’s! Their philosophy has always been to make art accessible to everyone and are pleased to assist you with building your art collection in an enjoyable, no pressure environment.
Break for a sweet treat at Tickleberry’s Downtown, a charming spot for handcrafted fudge, old-fashioned treats, and of course, a scoop (or two) of their famous ice cream!
Scooping their famous cones with a focus on their made in house ice cream, with 72 flavours of ice cream! Their full-service coffee shop is also pouring Bright Jenny Coffee out of Kelowna and all of their snacks and treats are made on site, including baked goods like decadent cookies along with artisan coffee shop creations like lattes and cappuccinos.
Fun fact: Tickleberry’s Downtown is their first year-round location! Their original location opened in Okanagan Falls in 1990.
Continue your cultural tour to the Penticton Museum & Archives, where local stories and historical treasures offer a deeper understanding of the region’s heritage. Explore the unique world of the South Okanagan beyond its famous ‘beaches and peaches’ with tons of hands-on displays and activities for the whole family.
They have both temporary and permanent exhibits, archives to access historic photographs, genealogical records, or even answer your questions about Penticton’s past, programs and tours and events throughout the year.
Fun fact: The Penticton Museum was established in 1954 when the city gave local collector R.N. Atkinson the use of the decommissioned sternwheeler S.S. Sicamous to house his private collection. In 1965 the museum moved to its current location at the Penticton Community Art complex, which it continues to share with the Penticton Public Library.
After soaking in the the colourful culture and history of the region, make your way back to the downtown core and enjoy a wine tasting at Chronos Tasting Room. Enjoy a flight of expertly crafted wines in a setting that echoes Penticton’s past and future.
Fun Fact: Chronos Winery and ORORO Cocktail +Wine Bar are located in what used to be home to Penticton’s PenMar Theatre – a 4 theatre cinema, which opened in 1956 and was Penticton’s only Movie Theatre until the larger Landmark Cinemas opened in 2012.
Start your morning with a delicious breakfast at Palmer Kitchen & Spirits, where hearty dishes, fresh coffee, and a bright, welcoming vibe set the tone for the day. The duck confit eggs benny will satisfy any foodie’s palette, or keep is classic with their buttermilk pancake stack!
Make your way down Power Street towards Okanagan beach and take a walk down Lakeside drive to reach your next stop – the Penticton Art Gallery. Along the way take notice of the beautiful sculptures and murals that adorn Penticton’s streets and boardwalk. The Penticton Art Gallery offers ever-changing exhibits showcasing thought-provoking local, national, and international artists. Be sure to wander through the gallery’s gift shop before you leave for unique handmade pieces and art-inspired keepsakes.
Fun fact: The Penticton Art Gallery first started as the Penticton Art Club back in the 1950s!
Your next stop is the locally cherished Lloyd Gallery. They provide the Okanagan Valley with an exceptional selection of quality original art by Canadian artists. Situated on Penticton’s downtown colourful Front Street, they welcome you to view their salon-style gallery showcasing 40 Canadian artists, ranging in style from contemporary landscapes in oils and acrylics, or life-size wildlife to figurative bronze sculpture. Many of our artists enjoy an award-winning national and international reputation.
Fun fact: The Lloyd Gallery opened in the early 1980’s! Their philosophy has always been to make art accessible to everyone and are pleased to assist you with building your art collection in an enjoyable, no pressure environment.
Break for a sweet treat at Tickleberry’s Downtown, a charming spot for handcrafted fudge, old-fashioned treats, and of course, a scoop (or two) of their famous ice cream!
Scooping their famous cones with a focus on their made in house ice cream, with 72 flavours of ice cream! Their full-service coffee shop is also pouring Bright Jenny Coffee out of Kelowna and all of their snacks and treats are made on site, including baked goods like decadent cookies along with artisan coffee shop creations like lattes and cappuccinos.
Fun fact: Tickleberry’s Downtown is their first year-round location! Their original location opened in Okanagan Falls in 1990.
Continue your cultural tour to the Penticton Museum & Archives, where local stories and historical treasures offer a deeper understanding of the region’s heritage. Explore the unique world of the South Okanagan beyond its famous ‘beaches and peaches’ with tons of hands-on displays and activities for the whole family.
They have both temporary and permanent exhibits, archives to access historic photographs, genealogical records, or even answer your questions about Penticton’s past, programs and tours and events throughout the year.
Fun fact: The Penticton Museum was established in 1954 when the city gave local collector R.N. Atkinson the use of the decommissioned sternwheeler S.S. Sicamous to house his private collection. In 1965 the museum moved to its current location at the Penticton Community Art complex, which it continues to share with the Penticton Public Library.
After soaking in the the colourful culture and history of the region, make your way back to the downtown core and enjoy a wine tasting at Chronos Tasting Room. Enjoy a flight of expertly crafted wines in a setting that echoes Penticton’s past and future.
Fun Fact: Chronos Winery and ORORO Cocktail +Wine Bar are located in what used to be home to Penticton’s PenMar Theatre – a 4 theatre cinema, which opened in 1956 and was Penticton’s only Movie Theatre until the larger Landmark Cinemas opened in 2012.