 | Summer weather forever may not be a reality, but Summerland proves that a sunny disposition can make it feel that way. Located 48 km (31 mi) south of Kelowna and 18 km (11 mi) north of Penticton, this city curves along the western shoreline of Lake Okanagan. Rivaled only by Kelowna in fruit production and processing, numerous fruit stands are a part of the Summerland landscape. When not selling visitors on its fruit, the city's downtown charms with taverns and shops themed in Old English style. For an enchanting experience, board the Kettle Valley Steam Railway and catch a glimpse of what lured people to this sublime land.
This area is renowned for its moderate climate and stunning mountain, lake, and desert terrain. The Okanagon is in a different climate zone. It is much warmer in summer than Vancouver, with temperatures of around 25-30º C, and without the ocean to moderate temperatures, much cooler in winter. The Okanagon receives much less rainfall than the coast.
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