District of Summerland

About

Summerland is a beautiful town nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. You will find spectacular beaches and parks, beautiful mountains for biking and hiking, orchards, vineyards, unique shopping and wonderful restaurants. www.summerland.ca

Story

District of Summerland is located on the southwestern shore of Okanagan Lake, with a total area of approximatly 7442 hectares (18,389 acres). The municipality is located within the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. It is one of the six incorporated areas, in addition to eight electoral areas (rural districts). Provincial Highway No. 97 connects Summerland to the Okanagan Valley's two largest centers: Penticton (18 kilometers to the south) and Kelowna (48 kilometers to the north).

Mission

Our historic lakeside community has a collective sense of belonging and enhances its quality of life, agricultural character and its distinctive natural setting in a manner that reflects our strong social values.
We respect our traditional small town character and actively work to ensure balance among our shared values of protecting our natural environment, supporting a sustained local economy, showcasing cultural and historical legacies, and providing quality facilities and services for our diverse population both now and for future generations.