Penticton Channel - Penticton, British Columbia

Yana Z.

I’ve experienced the lazy rivers in Victoria, BC, and Toronto, ON, and can compare all three. This one was way too slow 🦥 — only the swimming ducks provided a bit of entertainment.

William J. L.

3 words-Relaxing, Fun & Memorable.
Bring your own float so you don't have to pay. It is a ~2.5hrs ride, so bring yarrr sunscreen, water and snacks.

Cheers!

Julie B.

This is a fun thing to do when in Penticton. We could have used our paddle boards and it would have been a faster float. There are parking areas at both ends to drop a car for pick up. However, we rented a 4 person tube and got two paddles. We bought the cooler and bluetooth speaker and just made it an event. It is a nice, easy float. Staff were great. Very friendly. And pick up was a breeze at the end. We had a nice time. Float was around 2 hours total.

Tom B.

This was a wonderful and relaxing 2 hour float on a 4 person tube. You could easily do it without getting anything other than your feet wet. You need the paddle to fend off the shore periodically, but otherwise is a zero effort needed activity.

Edward W.

Every time I drive by the channel and see all the floaters I have to laugh. There is something they fail to mention to the tourists. Just before the mid way point you will float by a sign that says underwater pipe. That pipe comes from the sewage treatment plant across the parkway and that is where the city dumps the treated sewage into the channel. And to think all those floaters float right over and through it. Something to consider before you float.

April C.

Super relaxing and fun. Took 2 hours to float it.

Hey_Its_Pomelo

We love the Penticton Channel! We recommend renting floaties from Coyotes Cruises. It's $20 a person for a a floaty and a ride back to the parking lot. Last year we took our own floaties and paid for a $30 Uber back up the river... Bring a life jacket if you can't swim and be prepared to be in there from 2.5-5hrs depending on the wind. On slow days they open up the halfway point if you are cold/bored/etc. A must see if you are in the area!

Candy Y.

I was trying to be nice when describing my experience. So let's start at the beginning with all details.
Arrived parked in front of a bus in the bus zone to inflate kayak and get help to the stairs. One vehicle in the 2 spots filling an inflatable already. While parked the bus driver honked horn a couple of times when backing up and leaving.
Then 4 ladies in pj's pull into bus zone driver and rear passenger get out go to a line up at coyote cruise. A bus pulled up honking the horn several times. An employee comes out and I stated to him women in pj's is driver. She came moved her car.
A young girl approached me and my roommate. Stating you can't be here she never said anything to the other driver just me. She said you are in a bus zone I said no I am not. That as soon as we were done the car will go. Her response was again to say I am in a no parking spot. I responded we are not parked just unloading. My roommate was bit short with her after that. She was the one who started yelling then walked away. I can only assume they came out yelling because of the bus honking which had nothing to do with what or where I was.
This is a public space and available to all even if not renting an expensive floaty. I do not have to pay you for floating the channel.
As we proceed to the stairs a young man filling the big floats adjusted and I tripped. Without even an apology so we carried on to then have a guy cut me off trying to move a large one and stack it by himself. Noting that they had more than 12 ready to go taking up a large area. Then outside doors another 12 some filled some stacked and then a pile to inflate.
Happy now to be in the water and enjoy life. Picking up a bag of garbage and cans as part of helping keep it clean for many reasons. Like the ppl paying you to float wildlife and skaha lake.
When I reach the end same as description on previous review. Several young men goofing around. I wasn't going to mention this but now you leave me no choice in being kind.
A dewalt vacuum cleaner was left behind. I contacted coyote to inquire if it was there's. After texting with someone they said yes and would appreciate it if I could return it. I made plans to return it and ended up with some bug. Leaving me back and forth to the washroom which is no fun.
Next thing without texting me to see what happened I get a text from the rcmp. Text stated reaching out in regards to the theft of a leaf blower. Who steals something reaches out to the possible owner to return then ends up accused of stealing.
You could have reached out to hear my side of the story. Next time I leave a review I will be sure to include every detail.