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Supporting Summerland: Standing Together Through the Bald Range Wildfire

Summerland has always been a community shaped by the land.

Our vineyards, orchards, farms, cideries, wineries, breweries and distilleries are more than places to visit — they represent generations of hard work, local families, passionate producers and the agricultural roots that make Summerland such a special place to live and visit.

‍ As the Bald Range Wildfire impacts our region, our thoughts are with everyone affected — particularly the growers, farmers, producers, residents and emergency crews facing uncertainty in the days ahead.

‍ At Bottleneck Drive, we believe one of the greatest strengths of Summerland is the way this community shows up for one another.

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Supporting the People Behind the Products

Behind every bottle of Summerland wine, glass of cider, locally grown peach, craft beer and small-batch spirit is a story.

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There are farmers tending orchards and vineyards, families running tasting rooms, cellar and production teams working behind the scenes, and countless seasonal employees who depend on our region's agricultural and tourism economy.

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Wildfires can have an impact that extends well beyond the area directly affected. Road closures, changing travel plans and uncertainty can mean fewer visitors at a time when local farms and businesses rely heavily on summer traffic. ‍

That's why supporting local matters so much right now. ‍

Show Your Love for Summerland ‍

We look forward to welcoming you back to beautiful Summerland for the warm hospitality, local flavours and memorable pours that make this community so special.

‍Until then, small actions can make a big difference. Choose a Summerland wine, cider, beer or spirit when you shop. Pick up locally grown fruit and produce. Recommend a favourite Summerland business to friends and family, or share one of their posts on social media. Every purchase, recommendation and show of support helps keep this community strong.‍ ‍

Visit Bottleneck Drive or the Wines of BC Winery & Cidery Finder to explore Summerland producers and check the latest information available from local businesses. ‍

Please continue to check official sources for current conditions and travel information, including DriveBC and the BC Wildfire Service Dashboard. ‍

Summerland Strong ‍

Times like these remind us that Bottleneck Drive is about much more than what's in the bottle.

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It's about the people who grow, make, create, serve and welcome. It's about neighbours helping neighbours and businesses supporting one another. And it's about protecting and celebrating the agricultural community that has shaped Summerland and the Okanagan Valley for generations.

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To our farmers, growers, producers, residents and everyone working to protect our community: we are with you.

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And to everyone asking how they can help, one of the simplest answers are these:

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Support local. Choose Summerland. Share the love.

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Together, we are Summerland Strong.

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