Where did the sicamous in penticton get its name?

It seems you're asking about the Sicamous community in the Okanagan Valley, not Penticton. Penticton is a separate city in the Okanagan Valley.

The name "Sicamous" itself doesn't have a direct connection to Penticton. It originates from the Secwepemc (Shuswap) people who have inhabited the region for centuries.

Here's a breakdown:

* Secwepemc: The indigenous people who have lived in the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas for generations. They are known as the "Secwepemc" or "Shuswap" people.

* Sicamous: The name "Sicamous" is derived from the Secwepemc word "Skuq'mucw" which means "a place of the rapids". This likely refers to the rapids on the Shuswap River, a major waterway in the region.

So, while the Sicamous community is located in the Okanagan Valley, its name originates from the Secwepemc language and the geographic features of the Shuswap River.