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Summerland, BC

Summerland is a district municipality on the west side of Okanagan Lake in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. The district is between Peachland to the north and Penticton to the south.

Type CityPopulation 12,492

Why go

  • Town in British Columbia, Canada.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Kettle Valley Steam Railway.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
  • Home to roughly 12,492 people.

History

Summerland is a district municipality on the west side of Okanagan Lake in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. The district is between Peachland to the north and Penticton to the south. The largest centre in the region is Kelowna, approximately 50 km (31 mi) to the north, and Vancouver is approximately 425 km (264 mi) away to the west. The district is famous for "Bottleneck drive", a system of roads connecting various wineries.

Must-see attractions

18404 Bathville Rd, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z2
Outdoor

Where to stay

13011 Lakeshore Dr S, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z1, Canada
Indoor

Eat & drink

Restaurant — 12817 Lakeshore Drive South, Summerland, BC
Indoor

Airports

Penticton Airport (YYF) 16 km to the centre
Penticton, BC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Canada) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Vancouver (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Air Canada AC (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Vancouver*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Summerland, BC — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Summerland, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach