The Summerland Museum is a small quaint museum nestled in the heart of Summerland, BC. It's full…read moreof history of the town as well as the region. I'm sure it has parking, but we just parked in a lot next to some apartments and walked through the grass. Summerland is a laid back town and we didn't see any parking tickets or speed traps while there. The museum was a wonderful find for us because the administrator, Sherril Foster, was incredibly helpful and patient! I went in with some family members looking for history of our family and how they came to Summerland. Ms. Foster was kind enough to take out all the old binders, photos, and records she had of our two sets of ancestors that traveled from Japan to Summerland. We spent almost two hours with Ms. Foster and in the end we walked out with a huge amount of information and clarity on our roots we didn't imagine we'd find in a small sleepy town museum. Ms. Foster also allowed us to make copies of her records about our family. She normally would make the copies, but she did more research while she allowed me to use her copier in her office. She also plans to scan and email several photos that include my ancestors from the 1920's in Summerland. There is a computer with internet access that we were able to use to do more research on. There were also several books for sale, one of which we purchased because it mentioned our family in it. As we did some research, my husband wandered the museum and took a look at the displays. There were several interesting displays and we were impressed with the level of displays for a museum in a small town that exists on donations. Make sure to donate as you come in, as there is no entrance fee! And say hi to Ms. Sherril Foster, she's one helpful lady!

Was told by a friend about this place as we wanted to do a photo shoot for my daughter graduation…read more Well since BC is going through a hot spell plus a huge water restriction , I can understand why a lot of the flowers are fighting hard to survive along with the grass and bushes. I can only imagine what it would be like if BC was not so hot and dry! Got here around noon and there was a few groups of people scattered around enjoying the views. I didn't have any issues finding many different areas to take photos of her day. Lots of shade and areas to sit. I used the bathroom and it was clean. All in all great day for photo shoot!

A lovely garden and worth a stop. We heard about the Ornamental Gardens and that you can see the…read moreKettle Valley train from the gardens as it backs up over the bridge. We found that the gardens work on donations only (don't forget to donate as you drive in). There is plenty of parking, and it's lovely views all around. There are bathrooms and water fountains. We spent some time watching the Kettle Valley Train cross the bridge which was cool. We also spent time just walking around the big open garden spaces. We really liked how there were lots of different seating areas. Some were just benches and others were areas that a group could gather around. Some of the trees in the area were really interesting and large. Overall, this is a great place to let kids run around, spend some time outdoors, or just see some great nature. Hours: 8-8 Summer, 8-6 Fall and Spring, and 8-4 in Winter

Lovely small space with rotating artists. The day I visited there were two photographers and a…read morewoodworker being featured. They have a nice gift shop that includes some local items for purchase as well as some other typical museum gift shop fare. No admission fee, but donations are welcome.

Spectacular service and wines! We had an amazing time here. The ambiance and sparkling wines blew…read moreus away.

Visited as part of a wine tour I was on, it's a smaller winery with a small but very cute tasting…read moreroom. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, they can't wait to tell you about and have you taste their wines. Can't go wrong with an Okanagan winery, great as part of a tour or if you're stopping in on your own.

One of the best wineries in the Okanagan region. Not only are the views stunning, but the wine is…read moredelicious and you can't beat the wine tasting price point. If you haven't booked one of the private tasting rooms, you'll be taken outside to the back patio of the building to enjoy great wine and a stunning view of the valley. Guests can also plan ahead for a picnic on the property with a purchase of a bottle. The gentleman who lead us through our tasting was wonderful (and VERY patient - we'd hit another winery before we got to Noble). He had a lot of knowledge to share. You'll definitely want to leave with a bottle or two, and your $10 tasting fee goes toward your purchase. Free parking in the lot on site.

Great tasting experience, one of the best views in the Okanagan Valley, bring your PikNik, buy a…read morebottle of wine and enjoy the property. We had a special treat with their Port

I'd just parked only to see someone packing away the sign that indicates that the cellar door was…read moreopen. That someone looked up and said something like: we're officially closed in about 2-minutes, but since you're already here, I'm sure we can manage a "power-tasting", come with me! Absolutely lovely energy in their new space. Even though it was obviously past closing time, the staff all seemed genuinely happy to be there and willing to assist the handful of customers that were still there, myself and even a couple more late comers. It was such a contrast to the experience I had only a day before when a few friends and I went to Monster Vineyards the day before - they were obviously quite displeased that we'd arrived close to closing and had the gall to ask if we could do a tasting, but I'll get to that review. This experience at Joie Farms was a lovely reminder that not everyone feels like they only should work till the end of their shift and a second more is them doing you a favour. Delicious wine, knowledgeable staff that was enthusiastic and willing to help, and a gorgeous new tasting room - a definite 5/5 experience.

With a view overlooking the valley and Okanagan Lake, the sunshine beamed on us as we sipped on our…read moreGewurztraminer and savoured our Magherita wood fired pizza. Joie Farm Winery calls it the 'picnique' area, which was aptly named. With picnic blankets and comfortable lawn chairs, and mini tables for you to rest your wine glasses, this was the perfect set up for a relaxing afternoon. We also had a wine tasting at Joie. My favourite Joie rosé was already sold out for the season, but I found a new favourite, the En Famille Gewurztraminer. It was so good that we decided to get a bottle to complement our pizza. They are now closed for the season and will open back up in May. I highly recommend coming here for a relaxing afternoon, just sitting in the picnique area!

Was pleasantly surprised during my first visit to this winery. I had tried their wines before but…read morehave never been to the winery itself. The woman pouring the tastings was very knowledgeable and friendly. The Port style wine was one of our favorites by far.

My girlfriend and I were on vacation through Okanagan wine country. Over six days, we visited…read moresixty wineries. You can follow our various locations with this disclaimer. That's sixty wineries, not an exaggeration. We ended the trip with 120 bottles acquired. On a rather isolated hill just south of Okanagan Falls sits a family of smaller wineries all worthy of a visit. The first two on this list is Wild Goose and Stags Hollow, which is a fifteen-second walk from each other, literally next door. Thus, a visit to one equates to visiting both. But be aware that these wineries are like Anna Kendrick, petite and an acquired taste. But I adore that actress, and I walked away with several bottles that day. The actual tasting rooms are small, and in total, both visits won't take long, but there is also Liquidity and Noble Ridge nearby, and those wineries are amazing, and it would be crazy to go here without visiting them all, so go do that. About the only thing odd about the location is that because they on a hill, they're basically beside the highway, but you have a winding route to get where you need to go, but it's still worth it.

What a fun concept. We tried Tender Hope and really enjoyed the Rosè and bought a few bottles…read more Staff was lovely and knowledgeable.

The place is new, modern inviting buzzing with coolness. It…read moreis a complete humiliation for a person with limited mobility. Narrow staircases lead to all places. All have wheelchair entrance next to a gravel path. Accessibility is a joke here.