Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden
Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
About Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden, Penticton, BC
The Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden is situated at the head of scenic Okanagan Lake, British Columbia in the city of Penticton. It is perfectly located along the Penticton waterfront promenade and is just one of the many attractions that can be accessed along this fantastic boardwalk.
The park features a large pond that is stocked with massive Koi fish, as well as garden beds that feature interesting Japanese plant species, such as hardy bamboo trees and many different varieties of flowers. The best time of the year to visit the gardens and enjoy their full display of beauty is in April or May when the flowers come out to bloom.
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Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
History
Since 1977 Penticton has been a sister city to Ikeda, Japan. Sister Cities are a concept that was developed where cities across the world promote each other’s region and culture to build understanding and friendship among different nations.
The idea of the Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden was conceptualized in 1993 during the Ikeda delegation’s visit when Mayor Kazuo Oishi gave Penticton the blueprints for a lovely new garden that would represent his home region in Ikeda. Construction for the garden never actually began until 2003.
Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
How to Get to Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden
Address: 15 Ellis St, Penticton, BC V2A 4L4
Map of Penticton Ikeda Japanese Gardens
Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
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