Raise a Glass to Summerland: BC Wine and Hospitality Industry Set to Turn Local Love into Action

British Columbians looking for a way to show their love for Summerland have a simple and delicious option: choose a bottle of Summerland wine. Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC), together with the BC Restaurants & Foodservices Association (BCRFA), Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE) and Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive Association is encouraging restaurants, retailers and wine lovers … Read more

Choose Summerland: Community Calls on British Columbians for Support

Choose Summerland: Community Calls on British Columbians for Support During Bald Range Wildfire Purchasing local products, sharing Summerland businesses, and planning a future visit are meaningful ways to support the community As the Bald Range wildfire continues to impact Summerland and surrounding areas, people across British Columbia have been asking a simple question: How can … Read more

After years of wrong turns, Bottleneck Drive unveils new wayfinding system

BOTTLENECK DRIVE ROLLS OUT NEW WAYFINDING SYSTEM TO IMPROVE VISITOR NAVIGATION ACROSS SUMMERLAND New signage strengthens visitor confidence and supports exploration across the agricultural destination Visitors touring Summerland’s wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries this season will  experience a clearer, more confident journey thanks to a new   wayfinding signage system developed by Bottleneck Drive in  partnership with the … Read more

28th Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale this Weekend

Okanagan Fest of Ale This Friday April 11 & Saturday, April 12th 2025 The Okanagan Fest of Ale returns this weekend April 11 & 12, 2025 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Featuring beer, cider, tasty food, non-alcoholic options and live entertainment, and new this year – seltzer! The festival has something for everyone 19+. … Read more

It’s the most wonderful time for a beer: BC craft breweries release 100 (!!)+ new beers this winter

This winter, beer lovers can sip on the more than 100+ seasonally-inspired suds, thanks to the talented craft brew crews throughout BC.

Shipyards Live Celebrates North Vancouver Craft Beer with a special North Shore Tasting July 15th

This Friday, July 15th Shipyards Live is celebrating this vibrant culture with a special FREE North Shore Tasting event being held in The Pipe Shop on Victory Ship Way from 5:00PM-9:00PM.

Summerland “Lights it up”

Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive Association celebrates the 9th annual ‘Light Up The Vines’ event to celebrate the holiday season. This free event welcomes visitors to tour along Bottleneck Drive and visit wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries who have decorated their vineyards, orchards and tasting rooms for the holidays.

Winter happenings in Penticton, BC

Penticton, nestled between two picturesque lakes in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, is one of British Columbia’s most popular summer destinations among local, national and international tourists, hosting tens of thousands of visitors each year.

Victoria’s Great Canadian Beer Festival is this summer’s hottest ticket!

The Great Canadian Beer Festival returns to Victoria, B.C. September 7 & 8, 2018 The 26th annual Great Canadian Beer Festival returns to Victoria on September 7 & 8, 2018. Tickets are on sale now. The GCBF is a non-profit society created for the purpose of introducing consumers to new beers and raising awareness of craft brewing … Read more