Our Okanagan Valley world-class wine destination boasts over 50 wineries within a one-hour drive. Five wineries in Summerland alone, include the international award-winning Sumac Ridge Estate Winery.
• Discover Okanagan Wine Festival
• Sumac Ridge Estate Winery
• Dirty Laundry Vineyard
• Thornhaven Estate Winery
• Adora Estate Winery
• Sonoran Estate Winery
Summerland is home to two courses - an 18-hole regulation golf course which rambles along the yawning Trout Creek Canyon or an 9-hole executive par-3 golf course with views of Okanagan Lake that are second to none. There are a dozen golf courses close by.
There are a number of excellent restaurant choices in Summerland.
The Vanilla Pod
Creating memories is the inspiration behind new Vanilla Pod Restaurant owners Sheila and Paul Jones. "We believe a memorable occasion goes hand in hand with good food and wine. In a moment, the smell and taste of a wine or the flavours of certain foods will transport you back to that special time and place. Our memories are totally tied to our senses. By offering the perfect pairing of food and wine, we hope your dining experience with us will be one to remember".
Cellar Door Bistro
A complete wine and food experience awaits at SUMAC RIDGE'S CELLAR DOOR BISTRO, where chef Neil Schroeter creates excellent dishes.
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Zias Stonehouse Restaurant
For more conventional fare, ZIAS STONEHOUSE RESTAURANT is a long-established and popular dining venue. Italianate in style, it is an architectural heritage site.
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Okanagan Lake is a short five minute drive away, with several sandy beaches and tree-shaded waterfront parks. Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park, located at Summerland's southern boundary, is one of the most superb beaches in the entire Okanagan. With almost a mile of sandy beach, it offers spacious picnic areas, playground, shade and ample parking.
Summerland Beaches
Attend the renowned annual Meadowlark Festival. A must-do for birders and naturalists.
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Walk, bike or hike or jog quiet country lanes or historic nature trails and landscapes.
Exploring the natural terrain of the valley in day trips acquaints one with the history, culture, sights, wine, and food of this fine region. Order a great picnic lunch from one of our Deli's, Cafes and Restaurants and then head out for an exhilarating day.
Giants Head Mountain, one of Summerland's most familiar landmarks, affords a 360-degree panorama with its spectacular views of Okanagan Lake and the valley.
The Trans-Canada Trail www.tctrail.ca is part of the national trail system. It routes through Summerland, sharing the KVR corridor. Hikers, cyclists and horseback riders are welcome.
We are situated on the Lakeview Trail.
Garnet Lake is twelve kilometers from our doorstep. It is a serene and peaceful site for picnics and/or hikes.
Several other popular trails of 3 - 6 km offer physical recreation, bird watching, picnicking and photo opportunities.
A list of hiking trails is available to guests.
Various lakes abound with several situated along the Summerland-Princeton Road.
Summerland's Kettle Valley Steam Railway brings back memories and creates new ones for all those who step aboard and travel the only remaining portion of the historic Kettle Valley Railway. Constructed between 1910 and 1915, the Kettle Valley Railway once played an important role in the development of the Okanagan, and British Columbia. Now it serves as a major historic attraction.
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Photo Courtesy of Kettle Valley Railway
A beautiful garden brings delight to the heart and solace to the soul. All can be found at the 15-acre (6 hectare) historic Summerland Ornamental Gardens, which has stunning views of Okanagan Lake, Trout Creek Canyon, Giants Head Mountain and the breathtaking Kettle Valley Railway Bridge.
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Gary Nixdorf's Classic Car Museum houses 35 pastel coloured, fully restored or original classic cars - mostly convertibles and coupes. His Summerland orchard property houses another 50 cars which are rotated through the museum. In all, Nixdorf has 90 cars ranging from a stunning yellow 1941 Plymouth convertible to a 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire convertible.
Nixdorf's real vision is the preservation and sharing of some of the most stylish cars of the golden era of motoring. "These cars are like art," he says. "Anyone can buy a new car. The classics are like fine art sculptures and they still get me excited."
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