Naramata

Naramata is a designated heritage site on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, located on fertile ground surrounded by vineyards and fruit orchards. The community stretches across a bench of land where farming and residential areas blend together.

John Moore Robinson founded the community in 1906 after the area had been called Nine Mile Point and later East Summerland. The name Naramata eventually became established and has remained since then.

The Syilx people originally called this place Citxws Peqlqin, meaning Eagle's House, and camped here seasonally to hunt and gather food. Today you can sense this connection in how the community remains tied to the land and its resources.

Visitors can walk or cycle along the old Kettle Valley Railway line, which features several preserved tunnels and stone structures from its operational years. The terrain is mostly level, making it accessible for different fitness levels and ages.

The community once served as a train station with a 1920s building still standing today and functioning as a local gathering place. This structure reflects how vital the railway was to shaping the settlement.