1. VERY LOCAL

We love to sit on our deck swing and watch the flowers, quails and humming birds. A very short drive down the hill will take you to our Kaleden beach. Its shallow waters make it child friendly and its fine tennis courts are often available. It is an area not well known to tourists. Walk along Skaha Lake shores, either south to O.K. Falls or north towards Penticton. Watch for local flora and fauna, among them deer, red-wing blackbirds, antelope bush and wildrose. On your way back to “Mom’s”, drop into our local convenience store, rent a DVD and refresh yourself with an ice-cream cone. Take a drive along Linden Avenue and discover Linden Gardens and Nursery and stop for a spot of tea. Or wander along other roads in our community. You will be rewarded by lovely views and may discover a deal on local fruit.

2. LOCAL

Many activities are possible including swimming, diving, boating, climbing, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, golfing, fishing and shopping. Go on a wine tasting tour, visit art studios, snack at fast food places or dine in quality restaurants, most within a 15 minute drive. Tickleberry's in O.K Falls is the local ice-cream meca, which boasts a huge selection of flavours.

www.penticton.ca/tourism

15-30 minutes away

Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory

Casino in Penticton
www.pentictonlakesideresort.com

Lloyd Art Gallery
www.lloydgallery.com

City of Summerland
www.summerlandchamber.bc.ca

Giant Head’s Mountain – drive and hike to the top for a magnificent view of the valley

Kettle Valley Railway
www.kettlevalleyrail.org

Summerland Experimental Station
res2.agr.ca

City of Peachland

City of Oliver

Village of Naramata

Numerous wineries, golf courses and restaurants

30-60 minutes away

City of Kelowna

City of Osoyoos

NK’NIP Desert Cultural Centre
www.nkmip.com/desert.htm

Apex Ski Resort
www.apexresort.com/home.htm

Numerous wineries, golf courses and restaurants



3. BEYOND LOCAL

We are about an hour from the U.S. border, and a 4-5 hour drive from Vancouver.

Events

March and April

Performing Arts B.C. in Penticton – music, dance and speech arts


May

Meadowlark Festival – Summerland, Penticton, Kaleden, O.K. Falls, and Oliver
www.meadowlarkfestival.bc.ca


June

Rodeo Days in Summerland

Elvis Festival in Penticton


July

Penticton Highland Games and Dance

Peach Festival
www.peachfest.com

Beach Blanket Film Festival
www.beachblanketfilmfest.ca

Okanagan School of the Arts
www.performingarts.bc.ca


July and August

Okanagan Hockey School
www.hockeyschools.com


August

Ironman Triathalon
www.ironman.ca


September

Penticton Jazz Festival
www.pentasticjazz.com

Festival of the Grape in Oliver
www.oliverchamber.bc.ca