As we wrap up another vibrant year in Penticton, our team at Meet in Penticton wants to extend a heartfelt thank-you. To the meeting planners who chose our city—or explored the possibility—we’re grateful for every conversation, site visit, and opportunity to showcase what makes Penticton stand apart.

 

To our partners, thank you for the collaboration, creativity, and hospitality you bring to every event. Your commitment is the foundation of Penticton’s growing reputation as a dynamic, welcoming, and highly capable host city.

 

With a busy 2026 on the horizon, we’re energized by the momentum ahead. We look forward to welcoming new and returning groups to our beautiful lakeside destination and continuing to build Penticton as a place where events thrive and connections flourish.

Our city welcomed organizations from across the province and country, each bringing new energy and expertise to the community. A few highlights include:

 

Each event contributed to a vibrant year of thought leadership, economic impact, and meaningful experiences in Penticton.

This year, Penticton was proud to be announced as the host destination for the 2026 and 2027 BC Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competitions—a major win for our community and for BC’s emergency response professionals.

 

Bringing this prestigious event to Penticton was a true collaboration. The City of Penticton, Meet in Penticton, and the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre worked in lockstep to secure and support the competition. Together, we combined municipal leadership, destination expertise, and a premier venue to create an exceptional host environment.

 

This joint effort reflects our shared commitment to attracting high-calibre events that strengthen the local economy, highlight Penticton’s flexible meeting and event offerings, and deliver memorable experiences for participants and spectators alike. It’s a clear example of what our community can achieve when we move forward together.

We know planners are always looking for ways to get ahead—so here are a few insights to help shape outstanding programs in Penticton:

Penticton is located in the south central region of British Columbia, in an area known as the Okanagan Valley. It is one of only two cities in the world that is situated between two lakes – Okanagan and Skaha – and the city neighbours the luscious vineyards of the several wine regions and many orchards.

Penticton Regional Airport services direct flights from Vancouver and Calgary on board WestJet or Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Penticton is centrally located along Highway 97, which connects directly with the Trans-Canada Highway, and other major routes across British Columbia and Alberta. Penticton is easily accessed via the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) to the north, and the scenic Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3) to the south.

 

Kelowna, BC: 54 minute drive

Vancouver, BC: 4.5 hour drive

Calgary, AB: 7.5 hour drive

Seattle, WA: 6 hour drive

We know that getting a good rest is good for business, and Penticton has plenty of accommodation options to choose from, with amenities that are essential for both business and comfort.

Have you heard of Outside the Box BC? Our destination collective made up of the Meet in Penticton, Meet in Nanaimo and Meet in Kamloops teams. We come to you in the spirit of collaboration, and we're also kind of obsessed with making sure planners and their delegates see the smaller nooks and crannies, the unique destinations, the 'Outside the Box' locations and venues BC has to offer. And of course, reward you with cold, hard cash.

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