Secondary students are bused to either Brocklehurst Secondary School or John Peterson Junior Secondary School in Kamloops. The general store operates as liquor store, video store, and grocery store all in one. There is also a post office, service station, outdoor arena, and recreation hall. Kamloops provides all major supplies and services. Beautiful lakefront homes cradle the lake for which the community is named.
Recreational opportunities are endless.
The community has a tennis court, Paul Lake and is close to Harper Mountain Ski Hill. Pinantan Pinantan is 29 kilometers east of Kamloops. It is close to the amenities of Kamloops and outdoor leisure and recreation activities are at its doorstep. Pinantan has a community hall and a rodeo grounds which hosts many events. Pinantan Fishing Resort is a major attraction in the area as are the dude ranches.