Nearby Towns: Summerland
This town, halfway between Kelowna and Penticton on the west shore of Okanagan Lake. It sits at the mouth of three fertile valleys where they meet the Okanagan: Garnet, Prairie, and Peach. The downtown has been revitalized, resembling a Tudor theme since the late 1970s. There are plenty of fruit stands along the roadway selling the area’s bountiful produce. John Moore, the founder of Summerland (after he did the same for Peachland) set up irrigation and lured unhappy prairie farmers into fruit farming. It was the home of the first commercial orchard in the area, planted in the 1890s, and by 1900 the Okanagan had over 1 million fruit trees growing. The community is home to BC Fruit Packers, Beavan’s orchard cannery, and Summerland Sweets (specializing in syrups and jams). 
Recreation in the area is focused on the several beaches along the shores of the Lake, including Sunoka, Peach Orchard, Powell, and Rotary. There are two golf courses here, a 9-hole and an 18-hole.
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AttractionsBeavan’s Orchard Cannery Tour7915 Hespler 250-494-0377 Tour of manufacturing facility, with onsite products for sale. Summerland Museum 9521 Wharton St 250-494-9395 This local museum is open afternoons year-round with extended tours in July and August. There is an art gallery above the museum selling works by local artists. Summerland Trout Hatchery south on Highway 97 250-494-2686 Rainbow, brook and kokanee trout are raised for release into local rivers and lakes. 
Giants Head ParkThe 910 metre Giants Head Mountain overlooks Summerland, looking like (what else?) a giant man’s head, with great views of the lake, and has picnic areas. Canada Department of Agriculture Research Station past Trout Creek Bridge, 5 km south on highway 97 250-494-7711 300 hectares of ornamental gardens and a museum, with guided tours and a picnic facility. Guided tours daily at 1 pm, of the museum at 2 pm. Open daily 7:30 am to 8 pm April to October; 7:30 to 5:30 rest of the year. 
Provincial Trout Hatchery13405 South Lakeshore Dr 250-494-0491 This provincial hatchery raises two million rainbow and eastern brook trout which are released into 250 lakes in the area. Okanagan Lake Provincial Park 13 km north of Summerland 250-494-0321 Sandy beaches and a boat ramp, surrounded by great variety of trees, including Russian olive, China elm, Norway maple, and Lombardy poplar. Ogopogo Viewpoint 19 km north of Summerland This viewpoint overlooks Rattlesnake Island and Squally Point on the opposite shore. The legendary Ogopogo sea monster is said to make its home in an underwater cave off the Point. The viewpoint is at a bend in Okanagan Lake and provides views of both Kelowna and Penticton Trout Creek Canyon Trestle Above the Agricultural Research Station, 5 km south on highway 97 This 500 metre long, 72 metre high steel trestle was one of the largest steel girder bridges on this continent, as part of the now-defunct Kettle Creek Railway. Great views from the trestle, now part of the Kettle Valley Trail. Summerland Sweets Canyonview Rd 250-494-0377 Tours of the factor which makes fruit syrups, jams and candies from fresh and frozen fruits. Open weekdays June through August 10 am to 3 pm. WineriesScherzinger VineyardsWinemaker: Edgar Scherzinger 7311 Fiske Road, Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z0 Phone & Fax (250) 494-8815 Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Winemaker: Mark Wendenburg 17403 Highway 97, Box 307, Summerland, BC, V0H 1ZO Phone (250) 494-0451 Fax (250) 494-3456 Festivals & Events Community Map
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