Penticton Historic & Heritage Sites

SS Sicamous, Tourism BC/Don Weixl photo
SS Sicamous, Tourism BC/Don Weixl photo

Penticton, which celebrated its centennial in 2008, is strategically located at the foot of Okanagan Lake. This made it a natural transportation hub, first as the southern port for steamers plying the lake and later as headquarters for construction of the Kettle Valley Railway. Explore reminders of the region's past at the Penticton Museum and heritage sites around the city.

S.S. Sicamous

The SS Sicamous, largest remaining steel-hulled sternwheeler in Canada, rests on the southern shores of Okanagan Lake in downtown Penticton. Commissioned by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, BC Lake and River Service and built in Port Arthur, Ontario, it took 19 rail cars to move her engines and hull to the assembly point at Okanagan Landing.

From 1914 to 1936 she made daily runs between Penticton and Okanagan Landing at the north end of the lake carrying up to 250 passengers plus mail and freight.

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1. Kettle Valley Steam Railway - Summerland

Property Logo 18404 Bathville Rd
Summerland, British Columbia
V0H 1Z0

The historic Kettle Valley Steam Railway offers you the romance of a bygone era as you steam along the only preserved section of the railway. This unique 90 min journey takes you through beautiful rural Summerland & onto the Trout Creek Bridge with a stunning view of Okanagan Lake & the canyon below. The sight & sound of our restored 1912 steam locomotive, an observation game for kids & lively musical entertainment make every run memorable for the whole family. Special events include our thrilling Great Train Robbery & BBQs and our Summerland Christmas Express Trains. Don't forget to bring your camera.

2. SS Sicamous - Penticton

Property Logo 1099 Lakeshore Dr W
Penticton, British Columbia
V2A 1B7

The SS Sicamous Inland Marine Museum: Touch the Past. Feel the Romance. Tour two lovingly restored vessels & historic, cultural & heritage displays featuring artifacts and historic photographs. Discover the early days on Okanagan Lake, the vessels and the pioneers & people and the way of life. Tour the 1914 SS Sicamous, the largest remaining steel-hulled steam sternwheeler in Canada, along with her sister ship the 1914 tug and icebreaker SS Naramata. See the stern saloon (sole remaining part) of the SS Okanagan and CN Tug No. 6 which are under restoration. Enjoy the beautiful lakeshore park.

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