The Mayor of Penticton welcomes CWRA participants in this message.
We are eager to enjoy this lovely city! Thank you for the welcome!The Syilx Okanagan Nation Alliance has put together some materials about the local area, so get out and enjoy the local area while learning about water and wildlife from the Syilx perspective.
They have assembled a 10-km round trip walking tour from the PTCC to see restoration projects, including the Okanagan Dam, spawning beds, k’əmcnitkw Floodplain, Ellis creek basin fish passage project, and multiple Penticton Creek restoration sites.
10-km Tour map and directions here.
Shorter 2km walk to Penticton Creek here.
Here are some additional handouts to supplement the walking tour:
- Okanagan Dam East Passage Info Sheet.
- ORRI (Okanagan river restoration initiative) spawning beds.
- k’əmcnitkw Floodplain re-engagement .
- Ellis Creek Sediment Basin fact sheet.
- Penticton creek restorations fact sheet.
Get Around Penticton with uRide – 20% Off for CWRA 2025 Attendees!
We’re excited to partner with uRide to offer you 20% off car share services during the 2025 CWRA National Conference! Whether you’re exploring beautiful Penticton, BC, or just need a ride to and from the venue, uRide’s got you covered.
How to Save:
- Book your ride with uRide between May 23rd to May 30th, 2025
- Use the promo code “CWRA25” at checkout
- Enjoy your 20% discount!
