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Buzz Building About Summerland's Bottleneck Drive

Buzz Building About Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive

If you’re a wine enthusiast or simply enjoy picturesque drives through beautiful countryside, then a trip to Bottleneck Drive in Summerland, British Columbia should be high on your list. This scenic route boasts an impressive collection of vineyards, wineries, and orchards, all set against the backdrop of stunning Okanagan Valley views. As far as Okanagan destinations go, Bottleneck Drive is still regarded as a hidden gem that does not disappoint.  Coincidentally, many of its wineries are only a short bike ride from your front door at Hunters Hill. CLICK HERE for a buzz-worthy read about this hidden gem. Talk to…

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The Top 5 Reasons to Love Summerland Living

The Top 5 Reasons to Love Summerland Living

In addition to its roadside fruit stands and treasures found on back country roads, Summerland is ripe with opportunities to enjoy Okanagan living to the fullest extent.  Here are 5 of the top reasons why we know you’ll love calling it ‘home’: Beautiful Scenery.  Summerland has picturesque views of Okanagan Lake and the surrounding mountains.  It is also known for its fruit orchards and vineyards, making it a popular destination for wine-tasting tours. Mild Climate.  Located in the southern interior of British Columbia, Summerland enjoys a mild climate with warm summers and relatively mild winters. This makes it an appealing…

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A Toast to Small-Town Living

A Toast to Small-Town Living

Some of our favourite things about small-town living are the “gems” that you find on a road less traveled. In Summerland, we look forward to spring and the return of Bottleneck Drive – a unique collection of wineries, cideries, and a brewery carefully nestled among rolling hills, orchards, and vineyards that offers an authentic taste of the Okanagan for locals and tourists alike. Bottleneck Drive is home to some of the most innovative and award-winning wineries in the area. Visitors can enjoy tastings of premium wines made from locally grown grapes, as well as take a stroll through the vineyards…

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Top Honours for Environmentalism & Sustainability

Top Honours for Environmentalism & Sustainability

Each year, the Summerland Chamber of Commerce hosts the Business and Community Excellence Awards, an annual event that recognizes a handful of businesses and community organizations that support and enhance life in Summerland. During this year’s gala, more than 60 nominees and business leaders gathered to celebrate 15 Business Award recipients, 3 Community Award recipients and the Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipient. Though the “Denim and Diamonds” theme kept the events of the evening fun and casual, the competition was exhilarating. At the end of the evening, Hunters Hill was proud to receive the Environment and Sustainability Excellence Award, an…

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