Main Street North Real Estate & Homes For Sale

The north end of Downtown Penticton’s major shopping district, Main Street North, is a hot and happening place that makes for a great residence. If you’re the kind who wants to be in the thick of things and experience city life to the fullest, then buying a home on Downtown Penticton Main Street North is a must. The neighbourhood boasts of a thriving plaza, numerous retail stores, reputed restaurants and fun entertainment centres. But there’s also an oasis of calm in the form of local parks, which your kids will adore.

Main Street North Homes For Sale

Recreation

The Penticton Plaza, the largest shopping mall in Main Street North, is just 1.5 miles away. From tea to soap to books to fine art, you can find everything here. Shopping aside, Main Street North is walking distance from Okanagan Lake Beach and Marina Way Beach. You can swim, boat and have a picnic with the family. Golfing enthusiasts can enrol at the Marina View Disc Golf Course for classes. For runners, hikers and mountain bikers, there are quite a few trails a few miles away, like the Baskin Park - Walking Trail KVR Reserve and Campbell Mountain Reservoir. If you’d like to take your kids out for a bike ride or a walk, then Gyro Park and Veterans Memorial Park are a stone’s throw away. The inspired Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden is another must-visit that’s just a one-minute walk away from Main Street North. Landmark Cinemas Penticton screens movies perfect for kids and adults. On the weekends, you can make an early morning trip to the Penticton Farmer’s Market to grab the freshest and most organic produce in the region.

Education

Downtown Penticton’s Main Street North has lots of great schools for kids from K-12. Kiddie Hall Penticton and Playshare Pre-School are two reputed pre-schools just a walk away. Queen's Park Elementary School, KVR Middle School, Penticton Secondary School and Okanagan Summer School of the Arts are other great choices. College-going students have the famous Okanagan College - Penticton Campus just two miles away. If you’re interested in attending beauty school, the Okanagan Cosmetology Institute is situated just off Okanagan Beach.

Healthcare

Dr. Jack Kooy MBChB, CCFP, LLB, is a recommended doctor in Main Street North. The Heartline Medical, Martin Street Outreach Centre and Apex Optometry are other great medical centres you can seek assistance at. The BC SPCA Penticton Veterinary Hospital is the closest veterinary centre here, followed by the Anderson Veterinary Clinic.

Transportation

Penticton Main Street North is served by the Okanagan-Similkameen Bus Transit System. The primary route is Route 5, which covers all spots from Martin and Lakeshore in the North to Peachtree Square in the South.