Swimming- Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake
Situated between two beautiful freshwater lakes makes Penticton an easy place to find a perfect place to train for open water swimming. Both Okanagan Lake (on the North end of town) and Skaha Lake (on the south end) have beautiful, family friendly, sandy beaches. Both lakes tend to have calmer water early in the morning. This time of day also makes finding a parking spot at the busy beaches a bit easier. Athletes are advised that these beaches do not have lifeguards on duty. Please DO NOT leave bikes or other valuables unattended on the beach. Athletes swim at their own risks outside of race times or supported swim course familiarization times.
Biking- Eastside Road and Naramata Road
If you’re looking for a paved road to ride on, heading either North or South out of Penticton will promise to be beautiful. Check out the east side of the lakes, riding through vineyards and orchards to either Naramata or OK Falls. Pick up bike maps of the area from the Info Booth in the Athlete Village. Cyclists are reminded that roads will not be closed outside of race times. Please ride with caution.
KVR Trail and Three Blind Mice
If you’re looking for some dirt and bumps then head to the Three Blind Mice trail system. This cross country haven is located on the East side of Okanagan Lake, behind Naramata. If you’re looking to make your ride a bit longer then ride on the KVR trail right from Downtown Penticton to the trail system entrance.
Cyclists are reminded that roads will not be closed outside of race times. Please ride with caution.
TRAINING IN PENTICTON