| District of Peachland | |
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| Coordinates: 49°46′13″N 119°44′26″W / 49.77028°N 119.74056°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | Okanagan |
| Regional district | Central Okanagan |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | Peachland Council |
| - Mayor | Keith Fielding |
| Area | |
| - Total | 15.99 km2 (6.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 4,883 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| Highways | 97 |
| Waterways | Okanagan Lake |
| Website | Peachland |
Peachland is a small town of approximately 5000 residents in the Okanagan Valley, on the west side of Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 1899[2] by John Moore Robinson,[3] although the region had long been home to the Okanagan people. Peachland is approximately half an hour's drive south of the city of Kelowna and about a twenty minute drive north of Summerland. It is a growing community largely located on a steep sidehill with new residents coming from all across Canada. Located across from Peachland is Rattlesnake Island, home of the legendary Ogopogo. Peachland is approximately 370 km from Vancouver, British Columbia on the BC South Coast.[4]
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History
Peachland was founded on the location of a tiny community called Camp Hewett.[5]
Government
Federally, Peachland is within the electorial district of Okanagan—Coquihalla, The municipal government of Peachland consists of the Mayor and six at-large councilors elected to three year terms.One of the Local councilors Jean Fraser has served several terms and in the last election received the highest number of votes in municipal history.[6]
Notable people, events and industries
Peachland is home to several notable events and industries. Hainle Vineyards, the first ice wine maker in North America,[7] operates its organic winery and cookery school in Peachland. Peachland is the location of the annual Peachland World of Wheels Car Show and the home of the legendary lake monster Ogopogo.
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Coordinates: 49°46′25″N 119°44′13″W / 49.77361°N 119.73694°W
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