Summerland (British Columbia)

Summerland is a town with about 11,280 inhabitants, is situated on the western shore of Okanagansees in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Its main thoroughfare is the Highway 97, Summerland Penticton with (about 20 miles) to the south and Peachland (approx. 20 km) and further Kelowna ( 50 km) connects to the north.

History

Prior to the founding of the community in the area of Summerland, a resting place of the " Okanagan Fur Brigade Trail ", the various settlements in the Okanagan Valley was connected to each other has. In the 19th century the population of the area, nutrient-rich soils began, lots of sun and the water supply promised good conditions for agriculture. In 1902, the community was founded in 1906 and officially registered.

Geography and climate

Climate

Summerland is located on the Thompson - Okanagan Plateau. This is a semi-arid steppe landscape, which is one of the driest areas of Canada. This landscape is influenced by warm summers (average temperature in July. 20.5 ° C) and cool winters (average temperature in January -2.5 ° C)

Geography

The municipality is located on the western shore of Okanagan Lake. It is dominated by the mountain, the Giants Head. With a height of 910 m above sea level. NN. it is the remnant of an extinct volcano.

History

Prior to the founding of the community in the area of Summerland, a resting place of the " Okanagan Fur Brigade Trail ", the various settlements in the Okanagan Valley was connected to each other has. In the 19th century the population of the area, nutrient-rich soils began, lots of sun and the water supply promised good conditions for agriculture. In 1902, the community was founded in 1906 and officially registered.

Policy

Acting Mayor Janice Perrino is ( in the Council since 2002). It is the Council ( Council) before with a total of seven members.

MP in the Canadian House of Commons for the constituency of Okanagan - Coquihalla, located in the Summerland is Dan Albas voted for Conservative Party of Canada .. The deputy for the Provincial Council of British Columbia is the liberal Bill Barisoff.

Tourism

Attractive to tourists is the center, which is held in the " Old English Tudor " style.

Additionally, upside down on the edge a heritage railway, the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. The route was part of a built in the early 20th century route that led from Midway, BC to Merritt, BC. Worth seeing is the " Trout Creek Trestle Bridge", which leads to a height of 72 m and a length of 189 m above the Trout Creek Canyon.

Should also be mentioned that Summerland is located along the " bottle neck drive", a tourist road, in the several wine cellars to visit.