Timeline
16:27
Grab a bite at Salty's Beach House. The open kitchen and patio offer a relaxed start to the evening. Arrive early to secure a table before the sunset crowd.
16:47
Walk to the S.S. Sicamous. The ship is drydocked on the lake edge. Stroll along the deck to get your bearings and find the best vantage point facing west.
17:27
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The light will glow off the hull of the paddlewheeler and reflect on the water. This is the peak moment of the evening.
17:47
End the night at Rotary Park. It is a short walk from the ship. The park offers a quiet space to digest the view and enjoy the cool evening air by the lake.
Local tip
The Sicamous is open daily until 9 PM in high summer, but check the route for any seasonal hour changes. Salty's is licensed till midnight, so you can stay for a drink if the mood strikes.
Check before you go
- Verify opening hours for the S.S. Sicamous as they vary by season.
- Salts's Beach House is popular; arriving an hour before sunset helps avoid a wait.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Penticton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).