Peachland

Peachland is in the Okanagan region of British Columbia. It is a small town of 5,400 permanent residents (2016) which was incorporated in 1909.

Climate
As most of the city is built into a mountainside, it is typically shielded from cold northerly winds and also has an overall southern exposure. This helps warm the area slightly during spring, summer and fall, but particularly in winter. Proximity to the lake results in more moderation relative to Okanagan cities which are farther away from it. Average January high temperatures in Peachland are nearly 1.5 degrees warmer than in Kelowna, while the reverse is true in July.

The city's southern orientation provides protection from winds coming from the north, while encouraging those from the south which blow across the lake directly toward the city and can cause mild lake-effect snow. The steep mountainside on which Peachland is built can enhance this effect somewhat via the action of orographic lift.

Get in
Provincial Highway 97 runs through the town. Kelowna is 25 km to the north, and Penticton is 40 km to the south. Peachland is also the eastern terminus of the Coquihalla connector (Hwy 97C), a freeway which runs from Merritt (and Vancouver) to the Okanagan Valley.

By public transit

 * Bus 22 operates between Peachland and West Kelowna. Between West Kelowna and Kelowna, take bus route 97, which is a limited stop frequent route.
 * Bus 22 operates between Peachland and West Kelowna. Between West Kelowna and Kelowna, take bus route 97, which is a limited stop frequent route.

See

 * and across Highway 97 from each other on the western edge of town. Antler's Beach is a rocky beach with swimming and picnic areas. Bring a camera, as Squally point, the reputed home of Ogopogo is across the lake from here. Hardy Falls is a short walk (wheelchair accessible) up the Deep Creek Canyon to a modest waterfall. The creek may be full of salmon in September and October.
 * The legendary lake monster Ogopogo.
 * The legendary lake monster Ogopogo.

Sleep
Other accommodations are available in West Kelowna.

Cope

 * The nearest hospital is in Kelowna.