Destination Summerland

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

isAre you looking for a way to support Summerland producers and not sure where to start?

Introducing: Summerland Sips - A new, free tool to make it super-simple for you to locate Summerland wineries, cideries, distillers & brewers in retail stores and restaurants near you.

The list is ever growing, so be sure to check back often to learn where you can purchase your favorite Summerland sips in your neighborhood! Whether you download the free app or use the locator tool on their website, the goal is to make it as easy as possible to support our producers and purchase their products.

Special shout-out to Andrew Raines for his hard work on this initiative. Please share with your beverage loving friends ❤️

Visit the website here: https://summerlandsips.com/

08/11/2026

As the Bald Range wildfire impacts our community, British Columbians keep asking: how can we help?

Beyond the incredible work of firefighters and first responders, there's a simple way to make a difference — use your purchasing power to support Summerland's farmers, wineries, makers, restaurants and independent businesses. ❤

Choose Summerland. Choose Local. Keep Showing Up. ❤️

08/10/2026

𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝:

Due to the wildfire situation in Summerland, the Summerland Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. We are monitoring the EOC, Emergency Info BC, Drive BC, and BC Wildfire Service for the latest updates. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of the emergency responders working to protect our community. Our thoughts go out to those affected by this wildfire and evacuations.

𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

As of Saturday August 8, a State of Provincial Emergency has been declared in British Columbia. This declaration enables emergency services and first responders to access the tools and resources required to protect communities and support the emergency response efforts across the province.

There are no province-wide travel restrictions in place and although visitors are being asked to avoid non-essential travel to Peachland, Summerland, Penticton, and other communities under evacuation orders and alerts, the Thompson Okanagan and British Columbia as a whole are very large areas and there are many parts of the province and region that are still ready and open to welcome visitors.

If you have existing travel plans within British Columbia and the Thompson Okanagan, we encourage you to contact the businesses you have reservations with and ask them to help you confirm that your plans can still go ahead as scheduled or adjust your plans to another area of the region or province if necessary. If you are already in the province and need support with changing plans, contact a local visitor centre. The staff can help you make alternate arrangements.

Please continue to stay up to date by checking Emergency Info BC, Drive BC, and BC Wildfire Service for the latest updates. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of the emergency responders working to protect our communities. Our thoughts go out to those affected by evacuations.

07/21/2026

🌻 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘: 𝟏𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬!

It's happening 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟔, 𝟏𝟏 𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟑 𝐩𝐦 — just across from Sunoka Beach. Expect live music with Gord McLaren starting at noon, a museum photo trail, a costume photo booth (1900's apparel encouraged!), and ice cream by donation. Bring your family and a picnic lunch!

Presented by the Friends of Summerland Ornamental Gardens Friends of the Ornamental Gardens and the Summerland Museum & Archives Society .

07/16/2026

Looking for weekend plans? ☀️ Check out what’s happening this weekend along Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive! 🍷🍎🎶

07/15/2026

The secret’s out! 🌞 Travel + Leisure just featured the Okanagan in their latest highway guide — and Sun-Oka Beach, right here in Summerland, made the list! With its long stretch of soft sand and warm Okanagan Lake waters, it’s no surprise the world is taking notice.

Come see why they call us Summerland. 🏖️🍑

Read the full guide: https://www.travelandleisure.com/okanagan-highway-guide-12015815

The 130-mile Okanagan Highway winds through British Columbia’s wine country with 180 wineries, lakes, mountain trails, Indigenous culture, and year-round adventures.

07/13/2026

🌿 Tuesday Market is tomorrow! Join us downtown for fresh local products, handmade goods, and a great community atmosphere. 🛍️✨

Come support local vendors and enjoy a taste of summer in our community! 💛