A Destination For All Seasons
Attractions
Favorable climate makes Summerland and its surrounding area a four-season playground that offers endless attractions, outdoor adventures and voyages of discovery of every kind – all within walking distance or a short drive.
Throughout the year, the town of Summerland is host to a wide variety of Okanagan festivals and events and is home to the Summerland Ornamental Gardens, Kettle Valley Steam Railroad, Summerland Golf and Country Club, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre and a future University Campus. Summerland is also proud to have five local wineries including: Thornhaven, Adora, Dirty Laundry, Sonoran and internationally renowned Sumac Ridge Estate Winery.
In the summer, the breathtaking beaches and clear waters of Okanagan Lake and nearby Skaha Lake offer a hard-to-resist invitation to enthusiasts of all water sports. Within walking distance of the Resort there’s lots of fun for the kids including a waterpark and playground at Peach Orchard Beach or the Summerland Trout Hatchery where they can learn all about freshwater fisheries, conservation and enhancement through a self-guided tour.
Summerland also offers access to some fabulous winter activities. You can cross-country ski along the Kettle Valley Railway, or enjoy all that the nearby major alpine and cross-country ski hills – Apex Alpine Ski Hill, Crystal Mountain, Big White and Silver Star – have to offer.
For more information about what to see and do around Summerland and surrounding areas be sure to check out the following Okanagan attractions:
Local & Area Events
- Summerland Festival of Lights
- Action Festival
- Spring Okanagan Wine Festivals
- Fall Okanagan Wine Festival
- Blossom Run - Show & Shine
- Meadowlark Festival
- Ironman Canada Triathlon
- Goodwill Shakespeare Festival
- Summerland Fall Fair
- Summerland Folk Festival
- Summerland Hockey Academy
Local & Area Dining
Local & Area Activities
- Enjoy a winery tour and tasting at one of the many area wineries
- Ride the historic Kettle Valley Steam Railway
- Hike up to Giant's Head Mountain Park
- Stroll the magnificent grounds of the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre
- Bike a section of the TransCanada Trail over historic wooden trestles
- Enjoy a day at one of many beaches
- Have some fun at the Peach Orchard Beach Millennium Waterpark
- Experience a working orchard and u-pick fruit
- Visit the Summerland Museum
- Keep your work out going at the Summerland Resort Fitness Centre or Lakeshore Racquet Club
- Learn to sail at the Summerland Yacht Club
- Attend the Hockey OKPrep Camp
- Rent a Jet Ski, or Boat with Summerland Boat Rentals
- Visit the Classic Car Museum
- Try your luck at Lake City Casino in Penticton
More information on local attractions can be found at the Summerland Chamber of Commerce