Following
Okanagan Lake on Highway 97 from Penticton to Kelowna takes
you past many small but fascinating towns. These communities
offer much for the visitor; sampling the fruit of many orchards;
swimming and other water sports on the many beaches; touring
wineries; or heading out into the surrounding countryside for
hiking, camping, fishing and riding.
Summerland
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Summerland,
with its quaint Tudor theme and famous Five to a Dollar store,
is a truly unique community. Set among orchards and vineyards
and surrounded by sandy beaches, rolling
hillsides and pristine lakes, this area is perfect for exploring,
hiking, camping and fishing.
Founded
in 1902 by John Moore Robinson and named after the area's sunny
climate, Summerland's sandy beaches, beautiful surrounding area,
golf courses and access to Okanagan Lake are just some of it's
attraction to visitors who return year after year to re-discover
and enjoy this central Okanagan town. Visitors can partake in
winery tours, water-sports, visit nearby Provincial parks, the
Summerland museum and the Agricultural Research station.
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Location:
Summerland is located on Highway 97, 15 minutes north of Penticton
Accommodations:
The entire area has plenty to offer the visitor in the way of
accommodation; camping in private or provincial parks, staying
at one of the many hotels or motels or relaxing at one the resorts,
lodges, inns or bed & breakfasts
Local
Attractions: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Research Station,
Ornamental Gardens, Provincial Trout Hatchery, golf courses, Fruit
Packing tours, Kettle
Valley Railway, Summerland Museum, Winery tours
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here for a list of accommodation/adventure providers in this area.
Population:
11,080
Industry: Tourism and fruit production
Visitor
Information:
Summerland Travel InfoCentre.
15600
Highway 97, Box 1075,
Summerland, British Columbia, V0H 1Z0
• Tel: (250) 494-2686 •
Fax: (250) 494-4039
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association,
1332 Water Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 9P4,
• Telephone: (250) 860-5999 • Fax: (250) 861-7493
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Peachland
Peachland
is located 25 km (16 mi.) north of Summerland. Peachland's main
attraction is its downtown beachfront
which creates a lively resort atmosphere. Visit the unique eight-sided
church and museum as well as award
winning estate wineries.
Peachland was established in the late 1800's by "Gus" Hewitt
who ran a mining camp nearby. It was originally named Camp Hewitt
but was later renamed Peachland, probably after the Lambly family
who grew the first peaches in the Okanagan. The town borders
Okanagan Lake and within is a variety of shops, services, accommodation,
restaurants and pubs. Camping facilities are located nearby.
Okanagan Lake provides the avid angler with good fishery for
rainbow trout and kokanee and some bass and ling cod.
Location:
Located 20 minutes south of Kelowna on Highway 97
Accommodations:
The entire area has plenty to offer the visitor in the way of
accommodation; camping in private or provincial parks, staying
at one of the many hotels or motels or relaxing at one the resorts,
lodges, inns or bed & breakfasts.
Accommodation
& adventure providers in this area.
Attractions:
winery tours, Rattlesnake Island, Hardy Falls kokanee spawning
run.
Population:
4550
Industry: tourism and fruit production
Westbank
Westbank
is 50 km (31 mi.) north of Penticton on Highway 97.
Bordered
by mountains to the west and Okanagan Lake to the east, Westbank
welcomes visitors with a host of attractions including wineries,
golfing, waterslides, exotic animals, bird and butterfly displays
and impressive art and antique shops.
Accommodation
& adventure providers in this area.
Local
Attractions: Mission Hill Vineyard Tours, Westbank Museum,
waterslides, golf courses
For
Information:
Westbank Travel InfoCentre.
2375 Pamela Rd., Box 26022, Westbank, B.C. V4T 2G3
• Tel: (250) 768-3378 • Fax: (250) 768-3465
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