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A 90-min, 16-km round-trip on the only remaining part of the historic Kettle Valley Railway. Disembark and enjoy the view from the Trout Creek Trestle, 73 m (238 ft) above the creek. It operates May-October, December, Mothers Day, and Easter. Reservations required.
The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is a heritage railway near Summerland, British Columbia. Opened in 1995 by the Kettle Valley Railway Society, the line runs from Prairie Valley station on Bathville Road to the Trout Creek trestle bridge. Excursion trains are primarily hauled by Canadian Pacific 3716, a 2-8-0 steam locomotive purchased in 2003.
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Visit displays and collections that provide insight into this area's vast and interesting history and heritage. Contains town records and photographs dating from 1909.
Is an extinct volcano in the center of town, has 360-degree views of Summerland to the north and west, Okanagan Lake to the east, and Penticton to the south. The entire mountain is designated as parkland, and there is a narrow windy road that leads to a parking area near the top. A ten minute climb will take you the rest of the way. There is also a time capsule at the top, to be opened in 2067 coinciding with Canada's bicentennial.
This bridge was built in 1913 as part of the Kettle Valley Railway, considered one of the greatest railway engineering feats of its time. The last train rolled over the bridge in 1985 and the tracks were removed ten years later. Today you are welcome to wander across and see if you can withstand vertigo when peering down 73 m (238 ft) to the rushing creek below. This trestle is the highest railway trestle in British Columbia, and the third highest in North America.
Part of Agriculture Canada's fruit tree research facility created in 1916, the pristine gardens feature a picnic area on a vast lawn as well as annotated displays of the local flora. Also features stirring views of Trout Creek Canyon and the Trout Creek Trestle.
It may be dilapidated today, but this barn which was built circa 1890 by one of Summerland's pioneer families is a tangible link to the past. Please be respectful of the many families that live in this area.