We may be a small community, but we live in a spectacular area In the early days, the waterfront was the hub of the town. Paddle wheelers went up the lake, and barges moved rail cars from one end to the other. The lower part was called Summerland and the upper part West Summerland, with two different post offices. Now, the whole town is Summerland.
Summerland's semi-arid landscape.
Residential areas on the hillside over looking Okanagan Lake.
Main Street of Summerland.
SS SICAMOUS
THE SS SICAMOUS IS A FIVE DECKED STERNWHEELER COMMISSIONED BY THE CANDIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY TO PROVIDE DAILY SERVICE ON OKANGAN LAKE BETWEEN PENTICTON AND VERNON. SHE WAS LAUNCHED IN 1914 AND THE VESSEL OPERATED UNTIL 1937. SHE IS NOW A MUSEUM AND HERITAGE PARK OPERATED BY THE SS SICAMOUS RESTORATION SOCIETY. THEY HAVE DONE MANY RENOVATIONS AND MONEY IS ALWAYS BEING RAISED FOR MORE. ON BOARD THERE IS A WORKING MODEL OF THE KETTLE VALLEY RAILWAY. Loading her passengers Heading up Okanagan Lake THE SS SICAMOUS IS NOW A MUSEUM AND HERITAGE PARK SHE IS THE LARGEST SURVIVING STERNWHEELER IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
It looks a beautiful place. And so green....
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