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.
After establishing Peachland in 1899, Robinson created Summerland, situated to the south of Peachland, in 1902, with the backing of CPR president Sir Thomas Shaughnessy at that time.