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Tours & Things to do in Summerland and the Okanagan
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Kidding Around:
If you are looking for an action packed day, explore these activities:
- Train rides on the Kettle Valley Steam Railway & experience a real train robbery on the KVSR.
- Tour the Trout Hatchery, it’s free!
- Practice your stunts at our Skateboard Park.
- Discover the famous Ornamental Gardens on Hwy 97. Bring a picnic and your camera.
- Play ground entertainment at Memorial Kids Park.
- An ancient volcano – Giants Head Park.
Farm Life
- Take to the trails and do some Horseback riding at Red Barn B & B.
- Thistle Town Farm where horses, goats and ducks come out to greet you.
- Pick fruit at Dickinson’s Family Farm 17208 Bentley Rd.
- Visit the Buffalo on Garnet Valley Rd.
- Visit the BC Fruit Packers co-op.
- Visit a U-pick orchard and pick fresh fruit from cherries, apples, peaches, pears, plums and nectarines, or visit a vegetable farm for raspberries, cantaloupe & watermelon.
- Farmers Market Tuesdays from 9 – 1 pm.
On those rare rainy days,…
- Go swimming at the Aquatic & Fitness Centre 13205 Kelly Ave.
- Enjoy some down time at the Library on 9525 Wharton St. for story time.
- Skate at the Arena.
- Visit Summerland Sweets 6206 Canyon View Rd.
- See the miniature train station at the Museum on 9521 Wharton.
- Have a ball and go Bowling on Prairie Valley Rd.
- Register for Glenfir School Day Camps.
- Nixdorf Classic Car Museum.
- Go Curling at the Club on Jubilee Road.
Outdoor Water & Sand Fun
- Go boating, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, or jet skiing. Rentals available at Summerland Boat Rentals.
- Swim & play at our clean beaches.
- Kid’s sailing lessons (SOSA) Lakeshore Dr.
- Our Water Park and playground at Peach Orchard Beach is well known for its lakeside location.
- Soak up the sun at Sunoka Beach and park.
- Fishing at Agur Lake, Darke Lake, Garnett Lake, Headwater Lakes, Isintok Lake, Munro Lake, Okanagan Lake, MacDonald Lake, Osprey Lake, Link Lake, Chain and Eneas Lake.
- Go sailing at the Summerland Yacht Club and the South Okanagan Sailing Association.
Family Fun
- Picnic at 250 picnic tables. throughout Summerland
- Hike the Trans Canada Trail – 61 kilometers are within the Summerland area.
- Golf at Summerland Golf & Country Club or Sumac Ridge Executive 9 golf course.
- Discover the secret paths and floral walkways at the Ornamental Gardens.
- Bring your camera and hike Giant’s Head Mountain Park for a 360-degree panoramic view of Summerland.
- Cycle or mountain bike across the trestle on Canyon Road.
- Investigate historic walking trails, see the murals and sculptures in around town.
- Play tennis by the lake, then cool off at Kinsmen Beach.
- Play a game of volleyball at Peach Orchard Beach.
- Take an off road adventure to Sunflower Hill and enjoy the bursts of yellow, bunny grass, sage, and evergreens.
Shop until you drop
- along the Tudor Revival Streetscape.
- Tour 11 wineries on Bottle Neck Drive
- Tour an Art studio or gallery. Summerland has over forty to explore.
History Loves Company
- Take a stroll along Lakeside Summerland and discover many historic sites including: 1922 Log Cabin, Trout Hatchery, Methodist Church Manse (private residence – permission), K.S. Hogg Drugstore, Lakeside Baptist Church, Dr. Andrew’s Home, Stark Home, Fenner’s Gluch, Landslide area and Storehouse Point. A descriptive tour map of each site is available at the Museum.
- Drive and tour the area encountering the many historically significant homes, barns and churches lovingly preserved by their owners. Watch for interpretive signage denoting local heritage sites.
- Kettle Valley Steam Railway
- Summerland Museum
- Penticton Museum
- The En’owkin Centre, home of Canada’s Aboriginal Arts Training Centre
- The Mascot Gold Mine
- The Bassett House and Museum in Okanagan Falls
- The Oliver Heritage Museum.
The South Okanagan Heritage Alliance invites you to discover our fascinating past. More information may be found at www.exploreheritage.ca