Federal Agricultural Research Station

Better known as the Summerland Research Station, three types of research are carried on: breeding to develop new tree fruit and grape varieties, cultural practices to obtain optimum fruit quality and increase yields, and harvesting and storage. Apple varieties developed at the station include Spartan, Shamrock, Sinta, Sumac, Summerrec, and more. The Spartan apple is well known and was developed by Dr R C Palmer in 1926 as a cross between the Newton and the Macintosh.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming British Columbia Events Are: Bethlehem Walk Parksville December 12 thru December 15 Christmas at the Cannery Richmond December 12 Christmas Light-Up & Craft Fair Osoyoos December 5 thru December 6 Polar Bear Swim Vancouver January 1 Carol Walks with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble Courtenay December 13 thru December 22

Other upcoming events include: Passport to Christmas Abbotsford continuing thru December 24 Clayoquot Oyster Festival Tofino November 20 thru November 22 Film Festival Whistler December 3 thru December 6 Cornucopia Whistler November 12 thru November 15 ARTrageous Whistler November 12