Some call it snow-bird season, we prefer to call it the art of hibernating.
December to March
Winter in Summerland is a great time to really see the people and place that make up our community. From wine touring (yes, they are still open) to strolling the shops downtown, to meeting local artists, and enjoying brisk walks, there is always something going on in Summerland.
December 6 to 23 - every week from Friday to Monday | |
18404 Bathville Road, Summerland, BC | |
13 min from Resort | |
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The classic Christmas Train is returning to Kettle Valley Steam Railway in Summerland for 2023! This magical experience... read more
Open Year Round | |
21 Lakeshore Drive W, Penticton BC | |
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Daily Tasting Bar Flight of 4 wines for $8.00 refunded with purchase Premium wine tasting of 4 wines for $15 per... read more
January 1, 2024 | |
Sun-Oka Beach - Okanagan Highway, Summerland, BC | |
6 min from Resort | |
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At 12:00 noon on New Year's Day, locals and visitors from far and wide will gather to run in and out of the frigid lake... read more
Christmas Eve 2023 | |
Apex Mountain Resort | |
46 min from Resort | |
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🎅🎁 Get ready for holiday magic at Apex Mountain Resort! Santa and Mrs. Claus are making a special Snow... read more
The Ornamental Gardens, located 5 minutes from the Resort, feature stunning flowers, plants and landscaping all in one exceptional showpiece. Stroll the pathways and take in the amazing work of Mother Nature and the local people who have created and tend to these for everyone's enjoyment.
SWR will deliver to your suite! | |
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Indulge in top level convenience: chef-crafted meals delivered to your door.
Experience the luxury of restaurant-quality dining in the comfort of your home away from home with premium frozen meals. Flambe's expert chefs use locally sourced ingredients to create delectable dishes that are flash-frozen to lock in flavor and nutrition.
When you order online, let them know SWR will pick up your order and deliver right to your suite. All you need to do is heat it up and dine in the comfort of your home away from home.
Big White Ski Resort, or simply Big White, is located 56 km southeast of Kelowna, a 45 minute drive from the Resort. It is the highest summiet in the Okanagan Highland. The ski resort is at 7,609 feet with a vertical drop of 2,549 feet serviced by 16 lifts. The Resort's village offers a variety of restaurants, bars and shops.
Next door to Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa | |
just steps from Resort | |
778-622-3539 | |
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Shaughnessy's Cove is Summerland's best hot spot for lunch, dinner, and brunch. This onsite restaurant offers a relaxing lakeside dining experience for people visiting our beautiful valley and to the locals who call it home. From exquisite appetizers to full and flavourful mains, plus amazing cocktails, Shaughnessy's is the place to be. Located beside the Summerland Resort. Please visit their website for their hours and menu.
Closed November 14, 2024 to March 30, 2025
Starting at the Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa lining the shore of Lake Okanagan, this paved path is approximately 3 km and takes you from the Boardwalk at the Resort and north through Rotary Beach, Summerland Pier, Peach Orchard playground and open field and it ends by the boat launch.
Located near Penticton in the Southern Okanagan, the Naramata Bench is home to 24 wineries that are situated above sweeping sand cliffs that rise from Okanagan Lake, with vineyards that gently slope up to the mountains behind, hence the name “The Naramata Bench.” Each winery on The Bench has their own specialties and philosophies of wine-making, but what they all share is a commitment to quality in their wine-making, and a belief that authentic wine experiences should be offered in a friendly and relaxed manner.
The Summerland Community Arts Council is active in promoting and facilitating awareness and appreciation of the arts in Summerland BC. They offer a variety of programs, events and their downtown art gallery showcases a collection of local works.
Don’t be afraid to get dirty! An ATV tour is one of the most exciting and exclusive ways to explore the picturesque Okanagan countryside and wildernesses. Okanagan ATV tours offers a variety of excursions for all confidence levels, whether you want to cruise gently along scenic paths or rip through backcountry trails.
Oliver and Osoyoos, in the southerly end of the Okanagan valley, is home to 31 grape growers and winemakers united in a common vision: to grow fruit and make wines reflective of our distinct South Okanagan character, while taking care of the lands in our charge. There are many sub-regions within this area such as The Black Sage Bench features 21 wineries including Blasted Church, Jackson Triggs, Burrowing Owl, Osoyoos Larose. The Golden Mile is another sub-region in this area and is home to Inniskillin, Hester Creek, Gehringer. Just north is Okanagan Falls with another 21 excellent wineries.
Named for the face-like profile carved into it by glaciers, Giant’s Head Mountain is accessible by a switchback road with a parking lot near the summit. The best way to see it is to hike! Start from the trailhead on Milne Road and enjoy the stunning scenery on this 3.2 km return hike.
Summerland is on the 23,000 km long Trans Canada Trail. The Summerland trailhead is at Conkle Mountain Park, by the Summerland Rodeo Grounds on Bathville Road. Walk, bike, or in the winter snowshoe, this trail as it flanks farmland with towering ponderosa pine trees above. The trail turns into 5 kms of road at a parking lot on Fenwick Road, which crosses the railway line.The view of Trout Creek Canyon and the historic train trestle which spans it is stunning. From here, a five minute walk will take you to Summerland Sweets and shaded picnic tables.
Summerland Sweets produces a wide variety of fruit-based jams, syrups, jellies and candies and is a must see for all visitors. Summerland Sweets also houses an ice cream parlour and Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery.
Despite the Okanagan’s warmer temperatures, the Monashee Mountain Range are still cool enough to produce and sustain a lot of snow, providing some great skiing and snowboarding opportunities. Apex Mountain is 35 minutes from Summerland and offers 67 trails, tube park, snow boarding terrain park, outdoor ice skating rink and 1 kilometre adventure ice skating loop which is lit at night.
Experience Summerland’s very popular wine route, Bottleneck Drive among the unique, pastoral hills of Summerland, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Visit Bottleneck Drive’s eleven highly awarded wineries.
Ask for the Bottleneck Drive Wine Route Map at the Summerland or Penticton Visitor Centers or simply follow the wine trail signs through Summerland.
Book your Okanagan Wine Tour through these recommended wine tour companies.
Adjacent to the Resort Lobby | |
on site! just steps from Resort | |
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Your most convenient choice for breakfast and coffee right on site! Check out their large variety of snacks, drinks, meals, and so much more. The Bistro also sells an array of sundries in case you forgot something important at home.
The Museum’s mandate is to preserve and promote Summerland’s history through collections, displays, educational activities and outreach programs of various kinds. Here you will find a variety of artifacts, photo galleries, indoor and outdoor exhibits, even programs for children and ongoing research activities.
Penticton to Naramata | |
12 minute drive from SWR to first pick up point - the Fairfield Inn & Suites, Penticton from Resort | |
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Grape Savvy Trolley Co. is aimed to be the most convenient and affordable way to experience Penticton and Naramata wine country. A hop-on, hop-off sightseeing transportation service which gives both locals and tourists alike responsible access to all breweries, cideries, and wineries, as well as beaches, attractions, and small businesses in the heart of Penticton and the Naramata Bench.
Book your reservation, plan out your wine tastings and other stops along your route, then hop on and off the trolleys all day as much as you like!
Operating days and schedules change seasonally. View their current schedule and pick up points - CLICK HERE
Tickets: $44.99/person - CLICK HERE TO BOOK
*Children 2 and under ride on parents' lap for free
From full moon snowshoeing adventures to mountaintop summits tours, Hoodoo Adventures has exactly the fun, wintery experience you're looking for. Expert guides will lead and educate at all levels as they bring you along to explore with all your senses. After your fun in the snow, come back and take a dip in our hot tub and then cozy up by the fire in your suite and a glass of wine to finish it off!
Over 30 wineries are located in Kelowna with well over 200 wineries in the whole Okanagan Valley region. The sun-drenched valley surrounding Kelowna is dotted with farm-gate wineries too, where each vintage is lovingly bottled by hand. All wineries offer wine tasting. Wine tours can last from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the winery. Some familiar wineries include; Mission Hill, Quail's Gate, Gray Monk and Summerhill, to name a few.