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Visitors entering Penticton on Highway 97 can’t miss the large white letters spelling ‘PENTICTON’ high atop Munson Mountain on the West side of Lake Okanagan. The 43-acre park provides stunning views of both Penticton and the lake below to the East. Photographers have many angles of lake, mountain and sky scenery to choose from for wedding party or nature shots; the scenic backdrop also makes for a tranquil setting that is ideal for enjoying an afternoon picnic.

Photos - L-R - Looking east from Munson Mountain to the upper bench area of northeastern Penticton riddled with vine yards and orchards.

Looking to the north along the eastern side of Okanagan Lake to the Poplar Grove area and the clay cliffs below the upper bench.

Directly below Munson Mountain to the west where the Kettle Valley Railway Trail runs through and near the Lakeview Cemetery location.

Photos - Frame left: The gigantic 'P' cement letter of the cement PENTICTON sign on the western face of Mount Munson.

Frames right and center: A pine tree grows precariously on the cliff side of the eastern face of Munson Mountain (center) and looking down at the Park's parking lot (right) from the viewpoint to the east.

Photos - The stairwell tower of Hillside Cellar Winery at 1350 Naramata Road close to Naramata, but still a part of Penticton's jurisdiction.

Click here for more photos of Naramata Road for this day.