Grand Sommelier Express VIP Package

Thank you for your interest! The Grand Sommelier Express VIP Getaway is officially sold out for the 2026 season.

However you can still enjoy an amazing wine-cation in Summerland this June. Call our team at 1.877.494.8111 to book your accommodations at Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa and snag tickets for the Grand Sommelier Express separately. Hurry, they're selling quickly!

Reserve your seat aboard the Grand Sommelier Express

• Purchase Event Tickets
• View Available Packages & Book Your Dates

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• Enjoy a two-night stay in a One-Bedroom or Two-Bedroom Suite with a full kitchen and a private balcony overlooking the lake, the bluffs or partial lake views.
• Your journey continues with two seats aboard the Grand Sommelier Express, BC's only heritage steam train. It's an iconic VIP Okanagan wine affair, celebrated for its scenery and sensory magic.
• Choose between the open-air car or the enclosed car for an elegant wine train experience.
• We’ll take care of the details with door-to-door shuttle service and light refreshments at the resort before you depart.
• Bottle of signature private label SWR wine – your choice of red, white, or rosé to enjoy in your suite or to take home.

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Grand Sommelier Express Event Dates: Friday, June 19 or Saturday, June 20, 2026
Check in at the resort on Thursday or Friday for your two night escape

Rates start at $945 for two adults (plus taxes)

Pricing shown on this page reflects a One-Bedroom Bluff View Suite.

Upgrade to a Lakeview or a Two-Bedroom suite at an additional rate, subject to availability.

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What's in Store for the Grand Sommelier Express, hosted by Bottleneck Drive

• This enchanting afternoon event features a welcome tasting reception followed by a two-hour scenic journey through the picturesque countryside of Summerland, BC, traveling along the only preserved and operational section of the Kettle Valley Railway.
• Kick off the afternoon with a one-hour main tasting reception featuring gourmet appetizers, Summerland's finest wines, ciders, craft beers and premium spirits, all set to the rhythm of live local music. Then sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking Summerland valley views as Bottleneck Drive members continue to offer tastings of the region's finest beverages onboard the train during your journey to and from the iconic Trout Creek Trestle Bridge.
• Take home a taste of the day with a visit to The Vault Liquor Merchants' on-site store, where you can purchase your favourite wines, ciders, craft beers and premium spirits to enjoy later.
• Exclusive All-Access Pass: Enjoy free tastings at participating Bottleneck Drive wineries, cideries, breweries and distilleries from June 18–22, 2026.
  

Schedule - Start time: 1:30 pm / End time: 5:00 pm
(shuttle will leave the resort at approximately 12:45 pm)

Embark on a one of-a-kind adventure aboard a historic steam locomotive and discover the best of Summerland's Bottleneck Drive wineries, cideries, craft reweries, and distilleries.

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Package Terms

• Price is subject to additional taxes and fees.
• Seven days advance booking required (last day to book: June 13).
• A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable if cancelled within 30 days of arrival.
• Not to be combined with any other offers, discounts, or 3rd party bookings.

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Step onto the train for a thrilling ride, sip the region’s best while you take in the views, and return to a peaceful lakeside retreat that feels worlds away. Make this extraordinary experience yours.