Summerland Living Summerland has the Okanagan’s most charming town centre, where small is considered a good thing. Our town has the region’s only historic steam railway, 2 cideries, 17 local wineries, and enough beaches to satisfy everyone. Where “Take your Time,” is a reflection of our winding roads, rolling hills and the commu- nity’s general penchant not to rush things. Our community benefits from a spectacular cli- mate, with mild, short winters and hot, dry summers. With more than 2,000 hours of bright sunshine per year to enjoy, moderately hilly terrain and the unique soil properties provided by a volcanic past, Summerland's orchards and vine- yards enjoy some of the best growing conditions in the Okanagan. It also means that whether you’re an adrenaline junkie looking for a challenge, or a foodie looking for that next great wine pairing, Summerland has something new with each passing season. Fast facts Incorporated in 1906 Population: 11,280 Hours of bright sunshine per year 2,027; AVG daily hrs of sunshine (May-Aug) 8.9 hrs AVG daily max. temps.: Jan. 0°C (32°F); July 28°C (84°F) AVG daily min. temps.: Jan. -6°C (22°F); July 14°C (58°F) AVG annual rainfall 261mm (10in); snowfall 650mm (24in); precipitation 326mm (13 in). Photo credits: Eric Simard/TOTA/SCC; Darren Robinson/TOTA/SCC. Ideally Located Summerland is located on Highway 97, which is the longest continuously-numbered route in British Columbia, and the longest provincial highway in Canada, running 2,081 km (1,293 mi) from the Canada/U.S. border at Osoyoos to the BC/Yukon border in the north. The route con- tinues south of the border from Washington to California. From Alberta, Summerland is accessed via Highway 1 (Trans-Canada), 16 and Highway 93. The Okanagan connector (97C) means Summerland is just a four-and-a-half hour drive from Vancouver. The town is situated just over an hour to the US border. Travelling by air: Kelowna International Airport is a one hour drive away, and is one of Canada’s busiest airports with 64 departures per day. Penticton Airport is a 15 minute drive away (18 km); it offers four daily scheduled flights to/from Vancouver with Air Canada Jazz making it easy to catch connecting flights. Tourism Summerland Executive Director: Christine Petkau www.tourismsummerland.com Ph: 250-494-2686 [email protected] .