As the Bald Range wildfire impacts Summerland, BC, there are meaningful ways to help the community now and in the months ahead. Support Summerland businesses by buying local products, purchasing gift certificates, sharing local producers online and planning a future visit when it is safe to return.
QR codes are becoming standard on wine labels globally, but Canada’s rules are not the same as Europe’s. From compliance limits to a surprising advertising implication, here’s what Canadian wineries need to know before adding a QR code to the bottle.
Facebook has quietly reduced recommendations for many wine, beer, and spirits Pages, leaving compliant wineries confused about declining reach. This blog post explains what’s actually happening, why it’s allowed under Meta’s rules, and how BC alcohol brands should rethink marketing, owned channels, and PR heading into 2026.
We are over the moon to announce that our packaging refresh for Cambium Cider has won a silver medal in the prestigious 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition! Discover how our nature-inspired design, led by our talented designer Marina, brought Cambium's orchard legacy to life.
Following a strong 2025 marked by national recognition and sustained visitor demand, Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa is entering 2026 with a focused strategy to attract regional staycation travellers, from Kamloops to Osoyoos.
The resort has introduced a collection of winter and early spring packages aimed at driving midweek and shoulder season travel during the first quarter of 2026. The offers include extended stay rates, wellness-focused getaways, culinary experiences, ski and stay partnerships, and limited inventory experiential travel tied to the Grand Sommelier Express wine train.
The Summerland Waterfront Resort Hotel is delighted to announce a public celebration of its exclusive guest perk: specially labeled house wines created in partnership with renowned winemaker Matt Dumayne of Haywire Winery. This exciting reveal marks a decade of collaboration between the hotel and the winery, bringing a new look to the private label wines—a white, red, and rosé—designed to elevate the guest experience.
Summerland Waterfront Resort announces a strategic shift in leadership as Lisa Jaager, the resort’s general manager, takes the reins following the retirement of Tom Matthews, former president. This leadership change marks a promising future for the resort, which currently holds the ‘#1 Top Rated’ by guests and ‘#2 Best Value’ ranking on TripAdvisor in the Okanagan.
