The Ultimate Day Trip Itinerary For Penticton BC
Penticton has quickly become me and my husband’s favourite vacation spot. It all started with the food – because if food is a love language then it’s definitely ours. That being said, our many trips to the “Greece of the Okanagan” have resulted in a few family faves.
If you’re thinking about visiting Penticton and want a taste of the best they have to offer in a single day then read on! I’ve put together the Ultimate Daytrip Itinerary for Penticton BC.
9:00AM – BREAKFAST AT WAYNE & FREDA
Simple. Aesthetic. Colour pallet that makes you want to go home and redecorate your house immediately. And good food to boot. Wayne & Freda knows what’s up. We got there right at opening and I’m glad we did because it quickly got busy.
Inside scoop:
- “The Bacon” breakfast sandwich is perfection on toast
- Lots of great seating outside and a big garage style opening to the interior (fresh air!)
- Their latte art had the crispiest rosette I have ever seen – it was like 3D
10:30AM – KETTLE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL
If I lived in Penticton this is where I would go to exercise. It’s kilometers worth of flat trail with an incredible lake view the whoooole way. Not only can the whole family enjoy this activity (think little kids on bikes) but the scenery kicks ass.
Great pay off with hardly any effort? Sign me up.
Inside scoop:
- Parking is at the end of “Vancouver Street” which is literally just a normal neighbourhood. Might seem weird but you’re in the right place!
- There are little trails heading off from the main path that give you an even better view of the lake, but be careful with little kids because the drop off is steep.
1:00PM – LUNCH
The food options here are endless. There are so many good places to eat that I decided to make a “lunch list” of my favourite restaurants in Penticton. Take your pick for today and keep coming back until you’ve tried them all!
Favourite lunch spots
- Tratto Pizzeria – guys like if you want bang for your buck they have the most amazing $14 margherita pizza
- The Bench Market – conveniently located near The Kettle Valley Rail Trail. I am absolutely in love with their Avocado Toast even after finding out I have a sensitivity to avocados. Worth it.
- Patio Burger & Ice Cream Co. – I added this one cause it’s such a chill option right on the waterfront. Only outdoor seating, but the patio is high qual.
3:00PM – WINE TIME
K, you cannot visit Penticton without going to a winery. Actually, that’s not true, I have on multiple occasions. But popping into one of the many vineyards in the area for an afternoon wine tasting is seriously relaxing.
Inside scoop:
- If you don’t want to actually go into a winery I recommend driving Naramata Road. It’s literally just vineyard after vineyard and it’s very beautiful.
- Book ahead. Tastings fill up fast in the summer. If you had to book one thing on your day to Penticton, I’d probably make it a wine tasting.
6:00PM – BAD TATTOO BREWERY
I feel like Penticton gives off a “wine town” vibe, but lucky for me they are also home to some great breweries. Cause I love me some beer. Bad Tattoo also serves some amaaazing thin crust pizza. It’s like classy pizza and beer guys. You must.
Inside scoop:
- They don’t take reservations so just go and hope for the best I guess!
- Try the flight. All their beers are SO different, it gives you a good idea of what to order next 🙂
8:00PM – THE PEACH
It’s not a full day unless you cap it with dessert. A block towards the water from Bad Tattoo you’ll find a weird looking peach on the beach. Don’t be alarmed – they serve incredible, precariously balanced milkshakes and ice cream cones. Finish your day with your feet in the sand and an ice cream cone in hand.
Inside scoop:
- My motto in life is “Waffle cone or bust”. They DO serve waffle cones here.
And so concludes the ultimate daytrip itinerary for Penticton BC. What were your favourite things to do? Anything I missed? I’d love to hear from you 🙂
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