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OVERVIEW
Summerland is perched in a picturesque location on the west side of Okanagan Lake. Home to the infamous 'Bottleneck Drive' trail, it boasts sweeping emerald vineyards with award-winning wines, lush orchards, and spectacular mountain peaks.
Top things to do
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Taste local wines and ciders
Stroll down the Bottleneck Drive trail, stopping in at boutique wineries, cideries and distilleriesfor a tasting and to learn about the local viniculture.
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Experience panoramic views
Hike Giant's Head Mountain and enjoy panoramic views of Okanagan Lake and the town of Summerland below.
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Savour farm fresh food
Visit a local U-Pick farm, and harvest your own fresh fruits including cherries, peaches, apples and more.
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Hike or bike local trails
Mountain bike or hike through the local trails at Mount Conkle which follows the Kettle Valley Railway tracks.
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Enjoy farmer markets
Visit the farmer markets in Summerland to find fresh produce, award-winning wines and delectable pastries.
Nearby cities
Penticton
Drive to the centre of the famous Okanagan wine region to visit Penticton, a four-season recreational hub for water activities, tasty food and wine, plus head to Apex Mountain Resort for all your winter fun. You can enjoy an enchanting blend of small-town atmosphere and urban amenities, while surrounded by a backdrop of breathtaking lake and mountain vistas.
Osoyoos
Surrounded by an endangered desert ecosystem, Osoyoos is a vibrant, picturesque town with rich Indigenous culture and an abundance of vineyards with world-class wines.
Kelowna
Take a road trip along the scenic Coquihalla Highway to the heart of wine country in the Okanagan Valley to visit Kelowna, known for its sunny climate, golf, wine and orchards. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to fish, water-ski, canoe, jet-ski, paraglide, or hire a speedboat in the summer, and Big White Ski Resort is the perfect place for all your winter fun.
Vernon
Adventure to the Okanagan’s oldest city to enjoy year-round activities from hiking trails full of beautiful spring blooms, to an abundance of freshwater lake activities in the summer, to tasting fall’s delicious harvests, to skiing on SilverStar Mountain in the winter, to relaxing and enjoying the scenic views any time of year—there’s something for everyone.
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