If you’ve been craving a trip where your shoulders drop, your breathing slows, and your days feel refreshingly unhurried, it’s time for a rest and reset in Penticton, BC. Framed by two lakes, rolling vineyards, and stunning mountains, this is a destination where relaxation comes built into the landscape and a mind and body reset isn’t something you have to search for; it’s simply how a visit here unfolds.
This is the kind of getaway where mornings start gently, afternoons are guided by appetite and mood, and evenings are for soaking, sipping, and truly unwinding. From hydrotherapy and spa treatments to sparkling wine flights, sound healing, and exploring at your own pace, Penticton offers a restorative escape that will leave you feeling better than when you arrived.
If you’re ready to trade busy for balanced, here’s a three-day wellness-focused itinerary designed to help you fully recharge.
Day 1: Check In and Settle In
A reset getaway starts with choosing the right place to stay. In Penticton, several accommodations go beyond comfort and lean fully into calm offering amenities that support relaxation from the moment you arrive. Consider book at one of the following properties for a wellness-forward stay.
Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
A boutique-inspired property with warm, thoughtfully designed spaces. Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the onsite wellness centre which features an outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, and relaxing spaces to unwind including a salt room and outdoor gas fire pit.
Penticton Lakeside Resort
Set right on the water, this resort blends convenience with experience with unbeatable lake views from the balcony of your room. Just steps from the resort you’ll find Shelter Floating Sauna where you can enjoy hot-cold therapy and lakeside relaxation without adding extra travel to your day.
Bialto Bed & Breakfast
An intimate, adults-oriented stay that emphasizes quiet, personalized hospitality, and slow mornings, ideal for guests who want minimal noise and maximum calm. Start your day with a delicious breakfast made with the freshest ingredients, included with your stay. When you are ready to unwind, hit the pool deck featuring a lounge pool, sauna, hot tub and cold plunge.
Lakeside Villa & Skaha Nordic Spa
This recently renovated motel property offers a peaceful stay paired with an on site Nordic-style spa, where you can indulge in a serene hydrotherapy experience. The Nordic spa is available for private bookings only, so be sure to reserve your spot and enjoy this rejuvenating experience all to yourself.
Once you check in, let the amenities be the plan. Giving yourself permission to not rush off is the first real step into reset mode.
In the evening, continue the unhurried energy with dinner at Sociale, where the cozy atmosphere and carefully crafted plates encourage lingering. Share dishes, try something new, enjoy a beautifully made cocktail, and let conversation replace screen time.
Call it an early night… tomorrow is about nourishment and mindful exploration.
Day 2: Mindful Movement and Sparkling Moments
Ease into the morning with intentional movement at the BEhive as you are guided through a slow morning yoga flow. This is the perfect way to reconnect breath and body, work away any travel stiffness and set a grounded tone for the day.
Afterward, head to Gratify for a nourishing breakfast. Fresh ingredients, thoughtful options, and feel-good flavours make this a natural stop for wellness-minded visitors. Take your time, sip on something delicious, and treat yourself to a full menu of guilt-free wraps, bowls, coffees, teas and treats.
From there, take some time to wander through downtown at an easy pace. Explore charming local shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Unstructured browsing is underrated wellness. After some light shopping, it’s time to treat yourself to a bit of pampering. Choose from three nearby wellness experiences (booking ahead is highly recommended):
- A customized, glow-boosting facial at La Crème Skincare Boutique
- A tension-melting, uniquely relaxing head massage and hair treatment at Penticton Headicure Spa
- A sound and vibration therapy session at Sound Medicine with Dr.Shekinah
Afterwards it’s time for some gentle movement and fresh air. Take a short walk or a quick drive from downtown to connect to the Kettle Valley Rail (KVR) Trail. This route, a decommissioned railway line converted into a popular walking path, is ideal for a wellness itinerary with a gentle grade, expansive views, and plenty of moments to pause, breathe, and take photos. Follow this path and to arrive at your next destination: Evolve Sparkling House. Accessible right from the KVR Trail, stop here to enjoy an elevated wine tasting (sparkling or still), a few small bites if you’re hungry, and views that are equally as expressive as their award-winning wines. Sip slowly, ask questions, and enjoy wine as a sensory experience, not a checklist item.
Make your way back to town, and when dinner rolls around head to Chulo Tapas + Bar for an intimate and laid-back tapas dining experience. Once you settle in, you will feel a wave of comfort and ease wash over you. Pair that with exceptional flavors, top notch cocktails, and authentically friendly service – you’ll find time fading away as you feel truly present in the moment. The perfect close to a mindful day.
Day 3: Integration, Stillness, and Lasting Calm
Your final day is about integration and letting all the good you’ve layered in actually settle.
Sleep in. Stretch slowly. Grab a hot coffee and light breakfast from Wayne & Freda and walk down the street to meet the lakeshore. Enjoy without multitasking. Sit by the water and do absolutely nothing for a while. This is not lost time. This is the point.
One final stop before heading home, and we promise you won’t regret it. Book a float session at OgoFloat. Float therapy offers a near-weightless, sensory-reduced environment that helps quiet mental chatter and release physical tension. It’s an ideal closing ritual for a wellness getaway, giving your mind and body a final deep reset before returning to daily routines.
Your Rest and Reset Starts Here
A wellness getaway here isn’t about strict schedules or intensive programs. It’s about small, meaningful choices – where you stay, how you move, what you taste, and when you pause. With spa-style accommodations, mindful experiences, beautiful outdoor settings, and passionate local wellness providers, Penticton makes it easy to build a trip that truly restores you.
Save this itinerary, share it with someone who needs a break, and start planning your rest and reset. Penticton is waiting.
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