Summerland is one of the most authentically charming towns in the Okanagan, with its European style downtown centre filled with antique shops and booksellers, as well as coffee shops and conveniences. On a summer night everyone is at the local band shell listening to jazz and gazing at the stars. The new cultural precinct at Wharton Square features an arts centre, a new home for the museum and a library. Summerland also has excellent facilities for seniors requiring assisted living, including medical clinics and pharmacies downtown.