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Welcome to Summerland! LIGHT UP! We are gettting ready to celebrate our 22nd Annual Festival of Lights! Our downtown is preparing to come alive with the spirit of the holidays. We want to start it off with a BANG! Bring the Family downtown on Novemeber 27th for a great night out. There will be music, lights entertainment, Family activites, photos with Santa, and an assortment of vendors, also the stores will be open and to end the night we will be having a fireworks display sponsored Remax Orchard Country who is a Platinum Sponsor for the Festival this year.This is an event you won't want to miss! Click on the link to John Barber's website and view Festival of Lights and Summerland Sights from previous years. http://www.canadarama.ca/summerland/
Nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley and surrounded by scenic mountains, vineyards, pristine lakes and sandy beaches, Summerland is truly a special place for all seasons. Whether you are fortunate enough to live here or you're just visiting, you will find breathtaking scenery, warm friendly smiles and unlimited recreational opportunities.
Local residents and visitors enjoy a relaxed lifestyle boasting a wide variety of activities for all ages. Stroll through the picture-perfect "Tudor" theme town with its fine B & Bs, tasty delis & restaurants, and unique shops. Take a scenic drive along the lake or a tour to one of eleven Summerland Wineries. Then enjoy browsing through the many art studios and galleries.........tucked quietly on every corner throughout the town.
Take advantage of a full calendar of activities and cultural events from the Spring Wine Festival to the Festival of Lights. For the outdoor lover in all of us, Summerland offers a wide array of things to do including golfing, boating, kayaking, swimming, biking, hiking, fishing, and wine touring. During the mild winter season try alpine and cross-country skiing nearby, snowmobiling, snow shoeing and ice fishing. Historic preservation is a hallmark of this charming town and visitors are encouraged to visit the Summerland Museum, take a ride on the Kettle Valley Steam Train, see the Trout Creek Canyon Trestle Bridge, or enjoy a gentle hike on the Trans Canada Trail.
Summerland has superb gardens, parks, hiking and walking trails with beautiful vistas overlooking orchards, vineyards, and beaches. Enjoy a picnic at one of the 250 picnic tables scattered along Lakeside Summerland, Trout Creek or in the town centre parks, or stop by one of the many fruit stands for some delicious home grown produce & fruit.
We hope you enjoy our Visitor Guide and explore the richness of our community, businesses and organizations. Welcome & enjoy Summerland, "Where the Spirit of Summer Never Ends".
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