Yuletide Market at the Penticton Lakeside Resort

The Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre is a comprehensive venue located on the shores of Okanagan Lake, well-equipped for a wide range of events from large conventions to intimate weddings and special occasions. It features over 32,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, extensive amenities, and a scenic backdrop.  Venue Features & FacilitiesEvent Spaces: The resort offers 13 event venues, including two large, column-free ballrooms (the East and West ballrooms) and seven lakeside breakout rooms. The East Ballroom, added in a 2018 expansion, features floor-to-ceiling windows and heated open-air decks with panoramic lake views.Capacity: The venue can accommodate a wide range of group sizes, from small meetings of 10 people to large receptions with a maximum capacity of over 2,800 guests for cocktail events.Catering and Dining: Full-service in-house catering and bar services are available, with numerous menu options and a culinary team that can accommodate various dietary needs. The resort is home to three on-site restaurants: the fine-dining Hooded Merganser, the lively Barking Parrot Bar, and the Bufflehead Cafe, many of which utilize fresh produce from the hotel’s own Valley View Farm.Accommodations: The resort has 273 guest rooms and suites, each with a private balcony offering lake or mountain views. Special room rates for guests attending hosted events, such as weddings, are available.Event Services: On-site services include professional in-house event planning and coordination teams, audio-visual equipment, setup, cleanup, and third-party provider coordination.Amenities: Guests and event attendees can enjoy a private beach, an indoor pool and hot tub, a full-service gym and juicery, a marina with water sport rentals (seasonal), and a seasonal private ice rink during winter months.  Ideal ForThe resort is an idyllic location for a variety of occasions, including: Conferences and conventionsTrade and consumer showsWeddings and related events (ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners)Corporate meetings and incentive travelSpecial banquets and holiday parties  LocationThe resort is centrally located in downtown Penticton, British Columbia, on the south shore of Okanagan Lake, offering a scenic waterfront backdrop and easy access to local attractions like over 80 wineries, breweries, golf courses, and outdoor activities.