Vernon, British Columbia
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Vernon is the oldest community in British Columbia's interior, situated in he North Okangan Valley nestled between the beautiful Swan, Kalamalka, and Okanagan lakes. Area attracted gold miners and cattle ranchers in the 1860s and 70s, turning Vernon into a bustling town. Today Vernon is a popular toruist destination for those who wish to explore the Okanagan Valley, with unsurpassed beauty and an abundance of recreational and cultural activities make this a great destination.Population: 36,785
Location: Vernon is located at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 6 in the Okanagan Valley, 29 miles (46 km) north of Kelowna and 73 miles (117 km) southeast of Kamloops. To the east of Vernon is Lumby and north of Vernon is the community of Armstrong.
Attractions in and around Vernon
- Fruit Picking - Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Apricots, Plums, Apples and Grapes
- Self-guided wine tour
- Vernon Court House
- Vernon Art Gallery
- Step back in time to the late 1800s at the historic O'Keefe Ranch,
- Kalamalka Lake
- The Allan Brooks Nature Centre .
- Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
- Be sure to visit the farm market at Davison Orchards
- Find your own opals in the Okanagan outback!
- Silver Star Provincial Recreation Area
- Cross-country skiing
- The National Altitude Training Centre
- Swan Lake
- Golf
- Fishing
Hotels in Vernon
