With Spring GoByBike Week starting tomorrow, followed by a jam-packed week of outdoor events and activities, the City is reminding residents to expect extra pedal and foot traffic throughout the community.
Residents are invited to take part in Spring GoByBike Week, running from May 31 to June 7, 2025, which features daily celebration stations and the chance to win prizes. The City will be hosting the following two stations:
- Tuesday, June 3 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Rotary Park: Check your bike in to the free valet service to receive a lunch ticket.
- Thursday, June 5 from 7:30-9 a.m. on the Lake to Lake Route, behind the Penticton Museum & Public Library: Start your day with coffee, tea and snacks.
Additional celebration stations will be hosted by community partners throughout the week. Visit gobybikebc.ca/penticton for a full schedule.
GoByBike Week is an event intended to encourage British Columbians to ride their bikes as much as possible to work, school, for exercise and for fun. Residents are encouraged to register and log their rides at gobybikebc.ca for the chance to win grand prizes.
Other biking and outdoor events
The free bike valet service is now available every Saturday in downtown Penticton between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. during the Penticton Farmers’ Market & Downtown Community Market. Simply ride in and check in your bicycle, scooter or skateboard for this free and secure storage service.
Ride the Route: Join PACA Pedalfest on Saturday, June 7, to ride the entire Lake to Lake Route for the first time. This group ride starts at Skaha Lake at 3 p.m., finishing with a block party at 124 Estabrook Ave., with more information available at bikepenticton.com/bike-fest-penticton.
The City has also updated its Bike Routes & Trail Map to include the Lake to Lake Route, which is now completing finishing touches. This printable map can be viewed online or downloaded at penticton.ca/biking.
More upcoming outdoor events
Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest (June 5-7): Large crowds in the hundreds are anticipated each day for this event at Okanagan Lake Park.
Penticton Beer Run (June 7): Watch for groups of runners and walkers travelling between local breweries and eateries.
Wildstone’s Colour4Kids Run (June 8): This family-friendly event includes a 2.5 km or 5 km run along the waterfront.
Pride Parade (June 8): The parade moves from the SS Sicamous at 1 p.m., where participants will walk, roll or ride down Lakeshore boardwalk toward the Activate Penticton outdoor rink.
