THINGS TO DO

While visiting the Sunny Okanagan, there are many attractions and activities to fill your days and evenings.

You can relax on the many sandy beaches, or bike/hike on the numerous trails in the surrounding hillsides & mountains. Enjoy a Winery lunch, gourmet dinner or go to a quaint bistro.
Click here for a recommended list of Summerland's fine restaurants.

As well, there are numerous art galleries and boutiques with gifts to please any taste. Aside from touring world-class wineries and sampling award-winning wines, you will find interesting fruit stands and farmers markets offering the bounty of the Okanagan Orchards & farms. Let your imagination go wild and enjoy all the Okanagan has to offer.

To help you plan your stay, we have listed some of the local attractions that are just a few minutes to an hour from our B&B.

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    ORCHARD TOUR

The Dickinson Family, producers of fruit trees in Summerland since 1912, would like to invite you to visit their farm. Home of fine Okanagan Cherries, Pears, Apricots, Plums, Peaches and Prunes. Come and enjoy fruit fresh from the tree, wander through a 10-acre orchard on a self-guided tour, watch the packing line, play amongst the artifacts... relax and enjoy the experience of nature. You are welcome to pick your own fruit or contact them and they will have it ready for your arrival. Pre-booked guided tours available.

   HISTORIC STEAM TRAIN RIDE

Experience the sight, sound, and rhythm of a steam locomotive! The Kettle Valley Steam Railway offers a unique 90 minute journey on one of British Columbia's few remaining fully operational steam railways. Friendly, informative guides bring the history of the railway alive as the train rolls along hillsides overlooking beautiful Okanagan orchards and vineyards. As well, you can listen and sing along to happy Banjo music.

     DESERT TOUR

Discover the only true desert in Canada. Tucked into the southernmost corner of the beautiful Okanagan Valley. The Desert Centre is an interpretive education and research facility offering a fascinating excursion along the elevated boardwalk. Experience the intimate beauty of our special desert, an extraordinary habitat that is home to one of North America's most fragile and endangered ecosystems. The area hosts one of the largest concentrations of species at risk (over 100 rare plants and over 300 rare invertebrates) in Canada.

     SUMMERLAND SWEETS

In the heart of the Okanagan Valley the combination of liberal sunshine and warm weather provide us with delicious tree and vine ripened fruit abundant in natural flavour. By using original family recipes they capture that flavour to make jams and syrups that taste just like homemade. Stop in for a free tour complete with product sampling and indulge in an ice cream cone while you're there. Be sure to allow time to browse in the gift shop that displays Summerland Sweets products in a variety of pine gift boxes and gift baskets. Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery on premise.

    GOLF

The Okanagan Valley is privileged to be the home of some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. As beautiful as they are challenging, each course is an extraordinary golf experience onto its own.

      SUMMERLAND

Summerland's very name conjures up images of lazy warm days strolling through gardens; picking fruit in an orchard; sipping wine amid flowers and vines. We invite you to travel our roads, seek out our treasures and cherish your time in the most delightful spot in the Okanagan Valley.

      SUMMERLAND ORNAMENTAL GARDENS

A beautiful garden that brings delight to the heart and solace to the soul can be found at the 15-acre (6 hectare) historic Summerland Ornamental Gardens, which has stunning views of Okanagan Lake, Trout Creek Canyon, Giant's Head Mountain and the breathtaking Kettle Valley Railway Bridge.

    WINERY TOURS & TASTING

Experience Summerland's new Bottleneck Drive wine route among the unique, pastoral hills of Summerland, surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Visit another 100+ world-class wineries and sample international award winning wines all within an hour's driving distance from our B&B. Enjoy the views, ambiance and exquisite culinary delights.

    NIXDORF CLASSIC CARS

With an inventory of over 100 classic cars completely restored, the cars are periodically rotated.  There is something here for everyone

Summerland Boat Rental:

Free delivery to Summerland, Discount offered for multi-day rentals. Ski boats, Pontoon Boats, Jet Skis.

South Okanagan Event Centre - Offering a variety of Concerts, Special Events and Sporting Events

FESTIVALS:
Summerland & surrounding communities host a variety of fun filled events all year round.

Summerland 2012 festivals
28-29 April -Summerland Rodeo Grounds Dressage and Jumper Show
02-03 May - Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay
04- 13 May - Spring Wine Festival
09-12 May - Good Will Shakespeare Festival
May to October Farmers Market Tuesday Morning at Memorial Park
17-21 May - Meadow Lark Festival
18-21 May - Blossom Run Show & Shine
01-03 June - Action Fest, Slo-pitch Tournament
02 June - Giant's Head 6-10 KM run for all ages
08-10 June - Summerland Blue Grass Festival
16-17 June -Fathers Day Fun Fly with the Model Aeronautics Assoc. of Canada
01 July - Canada Day Celebrations
07-05 July - Okanagan Summer Wine Festival
08 July - Gran Fondo Axel Merckx Cycling Event
01-07 August - Ultra Man Canada
04-08 August - Giants Head Free Ride
11-12 August -South Okanagan Sailing Association Annual Regatta
11-12 August - Horseshoe Tournament
31 Jul-30 August - Art Walk
08 September - Apple Valley Cruisers Endless Summer Show n Shine
08-09 September - Summerland Fall Fair
08-09 September - Fall Horse Show
16 September - Terry Fox Run
23 September -Test of Humanity (Cross Country Bike Tests)
28 September-07 October - Fall Wine Festival
30 November - 25th annual Summerland Festival of Lights
01 December -2nd Annual Light Up the Vines

Kettle Valley Steam Railway Special Trains
07 April - Easter Train Ride
13 May - Mother's Day Ride
10 & 14 June - Great Train Robbery & BBQ
08 & 22 July - Great Train Robbery & BBQ
05, 12 & 26 August - Great Train Robbery & BBQ
02, 09, 22 & 23 September - Great Train Robbery & BBQ
28 October - Trick or Treat Train
07, 09, 14, 16, 21 &22 December - Christmas Express Train

Penticton/Okanagan Festivals (click Here)