Timeline
10:00
Walk into the Penticton Art Gallery as soon as it opens. Tuesday through Friday mornings are the quietest time to view the permanent collection of local and area artists, including the traditional Inuit bone carvings, without the weekend crowds.
10:45
Walk four minutes to Bench Artisan Food Market for a snack or early lunch. Their eggwiches, paninis, and fresh baked goods like scones or muffins are perfect for fueling up. The market is open from 07:00 on weekdays, so you will have plenty of time to eat before it closes at 17:00.
11:30
Stroll nine minutes to the Book Shop. Browse the shelves for new, used, or rare titles, with a special section dedicated to local interest and history. It is a calm place to spend some time before the afternoon heat sets in. The shop is open from 10:00 to 17:00 daily.
Local tip
The gallery is free on weekends, but weekday mornings offer a more solitary experience. The Book Shop is open every day, making it a reliable stop regardless of the day you visit.
Check before you go
- The Penticton Art Gallery is open Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00 and Sa,Su 11:00-16:00.
- Bench Artisan Food Market is open Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00 and Sa,Su 08:00-17:00.
- The Book Shop is open Mo-Su 10:00-17:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Penticton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).