After establishing the town of Peachland in 1899, Robinson founded Summerland, south of Peachland, in 1902, under the patronage of then-CPR president, Sir Thomas Shaughnessy.
Following the establishment of Peachland in 1899, Robinson established Summerland, south of Peachland, in 1902, under the patronage of then-CPR president Sir Thomas Shaughnessy.