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Penticton
City
The Corporation of The City of Penticton
An aerial view of Penticton; the Skaha Lake can be seen in the foreground, while the Okanagan Lake is visible in the background. Penticton Regional Airport's runway can also be seen.
An aerial view of Penticton; the Skaha Lake can be seen in the foreground, while the Okanagan Lake is visible in the background. Penticton Regional Airport's runway can also be seen.
Nickname: 
The Peach City
Motto: 
A Place to Stay Forever
Penticton is located in British Columbia
Penticton
Penticton
Location of Penticton in British Columbia
Coordinates: 49°29′28″N 119°35′19″W / 49.49111°N 119.58861°W / 49.49111; -119.58861
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
RegionOkanagan
Regional districtOkanagan-Similkameen
Incorporated
 • Town 

1908
 • City 1948
Government
 • MayorDan Ashton
 • CouncilPenticton City Council
 • MPsDan Albas
 • MLAsBill Barisoff
Area
 (2011)
 • City42.10 km2 (16.25 sq mi)
 • Metro
1,724.95 km2 (666.01 sq mi)
Elevation
385 m (1,263 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • City32,877
 • Density780.9/km2 (2,023/sq mi)
 • Metro
42,361 (71st)
 • Metro density24.6/km2 (64/sq mi)
 • Demonym
Pentictonite
Time zoneUTC−8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (DST)
Postal code span
Area code(s)250, 778
HighwaysHighway 97
WaterwaysOkanagan Lake, Okanagan River, Skaha Lake
Websitewww.penticton.ca

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Transportation

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Toronto's public bus transportation system is operated by BC Transit's Penticton Transit System, which provides services in the city itself and the Okanagan-Similkameen.