Penticton

Set on a narrow strip of land between Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, Penticton is a sunny resort city built for life on the water.

Two lakes bookend the city, giving Penticton beaches at both ends of town, along with the famous channel float, a marina and a lakeshore lined with parks and hotels.

The surrounding benches and hillsides are covered in vineyards and orchards, and the Naramata Bench to the north is one of the country's most celebrated wine regions, while Apex Mountain provides winter skiing nearby.

Penticton draws retirees, remote workers and second home buyers with its climate, recreation and relative affordability, offering everything from lakeshore condos to hillside homes with vineyard views.