PTCC Proposed Land Use Changes

The City is exploring land use changes that could allow a future hotel attached to the PTCC, if and when the time is right.

A hotel attached to the PTCC has long been identified as a key move to make Penticton more competitive, attracting year-round visitors that support local businesses and fuel a strong local economy.

The land that forms the site has a number of complex land use considerations, including:

1912 trust condition: In 1912, a portion of the land where the PTCC sits was transferred to the City with a legal condition that it must be used for public recreation, sports, parks, exhibitions and other public purposes. In order to use this land for something not listed in the trust, such as a hotel, it requires the assent of the electors (referendum). In 1912, municipalities lacked the zoning powers they have today, so trust conditions were commonly used to control land use. Modern zoning now regulates land use more effectively and includes public input, without requiring a full referendum.

Dedicated parkland: Some adjacent areas next to the PTCC are dedicated parkland. Amending these areas to allow for an attached hotel also requires approval of the electors.

The future is in your hands. On Oct. 17, 2026, residents will be asked to vote on proposed land use changes, which will help shape these lands for years to come. Review this page to read an FAQ and related materials. Please note we will be adding more documents to this page in the coming weeks and months, including visuals and concepts for review. A feedback form will go live on Tuesday, March 10.

INFORMATION SESSION #1

Learn more about what’s being proposed, which land is being considered and how you can get involved and provide feedback.
Location: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 273 Power Street
Date: Monday, March 9, 2026 from 4-6 p.m.
Optional: Site walking tours at 4:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

The City is exploring land use changes that could allow a future hotel attached to the PTCC, if and when the time is right.

A hotel attached to the PTCC has long been identified as a key move to make Penticton more competitive, attracting year-round visitors that support local businesses and fuel a strong local economy.

The land that forms the site has a number of complex land use considerations, including:

1912 trust condition: In 1912, a portion of the land where the PTCC sits was transferred to the City with a legal condition that it must be used for public recreation, sports, parks, exhibitions and other public purposes. In order to use this land for something not listed in the trust, such as a hotel, it requires the assent of the electors (referendum). In 1912, municipalities lacked the zoning powers they have today, so trust conditions were commonly used to control land use. Modern zoning now regulates land use more effectively and includes public input, without requiring a full referendum.

Dedicated parkland: Some adjacent areas next to the PTCC are dedicated parkland. Amending these areas to allow for an attached hotel also requires approval of the electors.

INFORMATION SESSION #1

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Ask your questions here! We'll do our best to respond in a timely manner. A feedback form will open for public feedback starting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Share If a hotel were to be built would it include ample parking? The lots and residential streets in the general area overflow when events happen at PTCC and SOEC, often forcing people to park at queen's park school and surrounding residential streets. What will the city do to alleviate this? on Facebook Share If a hotel were to be built would it include ample parking? The lots and residential streets in the general area overflow when events happen at PTCC and SOEC, often forcing people to park at queen's park school and surrounding residential streets. What will the city do to alleviate this? on Twitter Share If a hotel were to be built would it include ample parking? The lots and residential streets in the general area overflow when events happen at PTCC and SOEC, often forcing people to park at queen's park school and surrounding residential streets. What will the city do to alleviate this? on Linkedin Email If a hotel were to be built would it include ample parking? The lots and residential streets in the general area overflow when events happen at PTCC and SOEC, often forcing people to park at queen's park school and surrounding residential streets. What will the city do to alleviate this? link

If a hotel were to be built would it include ample parking? The lots and residential streets in the general area overflow when events happen at PTCC and SOEC, often forcing people to park at queen's park school and surrounding residential streets. What will the city do to alleviate this?

Claire Ellis asked 5 days ago

Great question! Yes, parking is an issue we continue to monitor closely at the SOEC/PTCC campus.
At this time, there is no hotel proposal under consideration; however, if one is submitted in the future, parking requirements will be evaluated as part of the overall review.
A previous parking study for the campus found that when the SOEC and PTCC host large events at the same time, demand can temporarily exceed supply. To help manage this, the study recommended strategies such as paid parking during major events to encourage carpooling, along with shuttle services from other hotels and from downtown. These approaches have been used successfully by event organizers.
Council has also approved expanded transit service to better support event attendance, making it easier and more affordable for people to get to and from the campus. The City is also preparing to launch a public e‑mobility program (e‑scooters and e‑bikes), adding even more transportation options and helping reduce parking pressure.
Longer term, the campus implementation plan envisions a future parkade, though this would only move forward when there’s a strong business case.
One benefit of an on‑site hotel is that delegates can stay right on campus, reducing the need to drive. Even so, any future hotel proposal would need to include suitable parking to support its operations.
Share I see the question already raised about where the peach baseball field is being relocated. That field is actually appropriately sized and has been used for both 9U and 11u ages for which SOMBA has 160 to 180 local youth players a year. I agree the current location isn't a long term fit for a baseball field but the response provided seems to indicate that planning hasn't actually started yet for a new location. I wouldn't support this until it was confirmed a new field or fields complex would be ready before we lose Peach field. We are at capacity with our current fields and can't add any more players at multiple age levels. Ideally we can add two multi purpose age fields together to allow us to host more tournaments and service our program waitlists. Almost every community we visit has two fields together. Baseball runs in Penticton from April through October and if we had field availability we could host more tournaments in the spring and fall in addition to the ones we already host in summer. on Facebook Share I see the question already raised about where the peach baseball field is being relocated. That field is actually appropriately sized and has been used for both 9U and 11u ages for which SOMBA has 160 to 180 local youth players a year. I agree the current location isn't a long term fit for a baseball field but the response provided seems to indicate that planning hasn't actually started yet for a new location. I wouldn't support this until it was confirmed a new field or fields complex would be ready before we lose Peach field. We are at capacity with our current fields and can't add any more players at multiple age levels. Ideally we can add two multi purpose age fields together to allow us to host more tournaments and service our program waitlists. Almost every community we visit has two fields together. Baseball runs in Penticton from April through October and if we had field availability we could host more tournaments in the spring and fall in addition to the ones we already host in summer. on Twitter Share I see the question already raised about where the peach baseball field is being relocated. That field is actually appropriately sized and has been used for both 9U and 11u ages for which SOMBA has 160 to 180 local youth players a year. I agree the current location isn't a long term fit for a baseball field but the response provided seems to indicate that planning hasn't actually started yet for a new location. I wouldn't support this until it was confirmed a new field or fields complex would be ready before we lose Peach field. We are at capacity with our current fields and can't add any more players at multiple age levels. Ideally we can add two multi purpose age fields together to allow us to host more tournaments and service our program waitlists. Almost every community we visit has two fields together. Baseball runs in Penticton from April through October and if we had field availability we could host more tournaments in the spring and fall in addition to the ones we already host in summer. on Linkedin Email I see the question already raised about where the peach baseball field is being relocated. That field is actually appropriately sized and has been used for both 9U and 11u ages for which SOMBA has 160 to 180 local youth players a year. I agree the current location isn't a long term fit for a baseball field but the response provided seems to indicate that planning hasn't actually started yet for a new location. I wouldn't support this until it was confirmed a new field or fields complex would be ready before we lose Peach field. We are at capacity with our current fields and can't add any more players at multiple age levels. Ideally we can add two multi purpose age fields together to allow us to host more tournaments and service our program waitlists. Almost every community we visit has two fields together. Baseball runs in Penticton from April through October and if we had field availability we could host more tournaments in the spring and fall in addition to the ones we already host in summer. link

I see the question already raised about where the peach baseball field is being relocated. That field is actually appropriately sized and has been used for both 9U and 11u ages for which SOMBA has 160 to 180 local youth players a year. I agree the current location isn't a long term fit for a baseball field but the response provided seems to indicate that planning hasn't actually started yet for a new location. I wouldn't support this until it was confirmed a new field or fields complex would be ready before we lose Peach field. We are at capacity with our current fields and can't add any more players at multiple age levels. Ideally we can add two multi purpose age fields together to allow us to host more tournaments and service our program waitlists. Almost every community we visit has two fields together. Baseball runs in Penticton from April through October and if we had field availability we could host more tournaments in the spring and fall in addition to the ones we already host in summer.

Andy Nendick asked 5 days ago

Hi Andy, thank you for your comments. Planning is already underway to relocate the ball field, although we are still in discussions. We do appreciate your concerns and we hope to have more updates as the engagement process progresses in the coming weeks and months.
We invite you to come to the information session on Monday, if possible, to speak with us further, and to provide your comments and concerns in the feedback form, which will open on March 10. We hope to have further updates for you soon!
Share Hi, Just wondering if the peach ball diamond is demolished to make room for a hotel, where will the City of Penticton propose to put a new diamond. We are lacking ball diamonds in Penticton, in fact, we should have a sports facility that has multiple ball diamonds. I am not in support of the rezoning if there is not a concrete plan to where a new ball diamond will be placed. on Facebook Share Hi, Just wondering if the peach ball diamond is demolished to make room for a hotel, where will the City of Penticton propose to put a new diamond. We are lacking ball diamonds in Penticton, in fact, we should have a sports facility that has multiple ball diamonds. I am not in support of the rezoning if there is not a concrete plan to where a new ball diamond will be placed. on Twitter Share Hi, Just wondering if the peach ball diamond is demolished to make room for a hotel, where will the City of Penticton propose to put a new diamond. We are lacking ball diamonds in Penticton, in fact, we should have a sports facility that has multiple ball diamonds. I am not in support of the rezoning if there is not a concrete plan to where a new ball diamond will be placed. on Linkedin Email Hi, Just wondering if the peach ball diamond is demolished to make room for a hotel, where will the City of Penticton propose to put a new diamond. We are lacking ball diamonds in Penticton, in fact, we should have a sports facility that has multiple ball diamonds. I am not in support of the rezoning if there is not a concrete plan to where a new ball diamond will be placed. link

Hi, Just wondering if the peach ball diamond is demolished to make room for a hotel, where will the City of Penticton propose to put a new diamond. We are lacking ball diamonds in Penticton, in fact, we should have a sports facility that has multiple ball diamonds. I am not in support of the rezoning if there is not a concrete plan to where a new ball diamond will be placed.

kim asked 5 days ago

Thanks for your question! The ball diamond has reached the end of its life and work is already underway to relocate it, as planned in the North Gateway Plan (approved in 2022).
Bambino Field is small in size and only serves a narrow age group, which limits its use, plus it has aging facilities and other concerns that have brought forward. Yes, we agree that a new diamond is needed that will better serve the kids and the needs of the community. City Council has approved funding to begin planning for the relocation.
We are already in discussions about the diamond and hope to have more details soon, also to loop in all the key players to make sure everyone is fully involved in this decision. If residents move forward with a plan to repurpose this land, this space could be enhanced to better suit the community, with park and outdoor space that is better used and makes more sense to the community.
Share No. Penticton does not have the economy for another hotel! Younger people need activities, we don't need a hotel that only employees people for minimum wage part of the year. We need outdoor spaces for people. Do not take away the ball park behind the convention center, we already are short during the playing seasons! A hotel does not employe people full time year round at a living wage. It does not attract families to live and work here!!! on Facebook Share No. Penticton does not have the economy for another hotel! Younger people need activities, we don't need a hotel that only employees people for minimum wage part of the year. We need outdoor spaces for people. Do not take away the ball park behind the convention center, we already are short during the playing seasons! A hotel does not employe people full time year round at a living wage. It does not attract families to live and work here!!! on Twitter Share No. Penticton does not have the economy for another hotel! Younger people need activities, we don't need a hotel that only employees people for minimum wage part of the year. We need outdoor spaces for people. Do not take away the ball park behind the convention center, we already are short during the playing seasons! A hotel does not employe people full time year round at a living wage. It does not attract families to live and work here!!! on Linkedin Email No. Penticton does not have the economy for another hotel! Younger people need activities, we don't need a hotel that only employees people for minimum wage part of the year. We need outdoor spaces for people. Do not take away the ball park behind the convention center, we already are short during the playing seasons! A hotel does not employe people full time year round at a living wage. It does not attract families to live and work here!!! link

No. Penticton does not have the economy for another hotel! Younger people need activities, we don't need a hotel that only employees people for minimum wage part of the year. We need outdoor spaces for people. Do not take away the ball park behind the convention center, we already are short during the playing seasons! A hotel does not employe people full time year round at a living wage. It does not attract families to live and work here!!!

JamieSal asked 5 days ago

Hi there and thanks for your comments. And first of all, let us point out that we agree that outdoor spaces are super important for people to play, meet and gather. In fact, this process is about evaluating the space to see how it can better accommodate everyone in the future.
It's worth noting that the existing ball field has reached the end of life and the process is already underway to relocate it, making it larger and better to serve the baseball teams. This creates open space that could be repurposed to be more widely used, with a park area, trails or other spaces that would better benefit residents for years to come.
We encourage you to come to the information session on Monday to learn more about the proposed land use and North Gateway Plan vision. The goal is to create more usable greenspace and opportunities to continue to support our local economy and future generations.

Page last updated: 06 Mar 2026, 10:51 AM

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If a hotel were to be built would it include ample parking? The lots and residential streets in the general area overflow when events happen at PTCC and SOEC, often forcing people to park at queen's park school and surrounding residential streets. What will the city do to alleviate this?

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