Join
us for a picture perfect vacation in BC's North Okanagan!Vernon, British Columbia, is a clean, bright city carefully
placed in the North Okanagan Valley like a crown jewel between
three sparkling lakes; Kalamalka Lake, Swan Lake and Lake Okanagan.
These and other Okanagan lakes can offer the visitor a host
of outdoor activities from swimming, boating,
fishing to camping and houseboating. The nearby hills draw hikers,
horseback riders, mountain bikers and campers.
The nearby ski resort, while primarily known for first class
alpine and nordic skiing, offers additional recreations activities
year round.
Summer
and fall visitors to this part of British Columbia will also
delight in the abundance of fresh fruit from the many nearby
orchards and farms.
Whether
you come to Vernon in the warmer months to enjoy the many
outdoor recreational activities, the wonderful BC produce,
the winery tours and sights of the city or come in the winter
to experience the Vernon Winter Carnival plus skiing, snowmobiling
and more, Vernon has something to offer regardless of the
season.
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At
the historic O'Keefe Ranch
Vernon
is the oldest incorporated city (1892) in British Columbia's
beautiful Okanagan
Valley, and for more than a century, it has welcomed people
attracted by its character and physical beauty, along with
its economic and cultural diversity. A
mural project showcasing many of the cities historical features
has become a popular asset for downtown Vernon. In addition,
the older residential neighbourhood of the East Hill contains
many of Vernon's heritage homes, as well as a large number
of mature trees.
Vernon
is home to a large and diverse arts community, so chances
are you can catch an art exhibit, play, or a musical performance
throughout the year.
Today Vernon continues it's growth … while maintaining
a strong connection with the past that lend a sense of stability
and continuity to the community.
Accommodations:
There are many hotels and motels, bed & breakfasts, and
half a dozen private and provincial campgrounds. Accommodations
range from full-service, to economy rooms with a variety of
amenities. A number of resorts and lodges also operate on nearby
Okanagan lakes.
Population:
33,494 (2001)
Main Industries: Retail Trade, Manufacturing, Health
& Social Services, Tourism and Hospitality
Elevation: 381 metres (1,250 ft.)
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courtesy of Ingenius Webdesign
Climate:
Annual Sunshine: 1903 hours
Precipitation - Rainfall: 248.1 mm o Snowfall: 102.2 cm
Average Temperature - Summer: 23.9'C o Winter: -1.9'C
Frost free days: 152 o Growing Season: 159 days
Access: A strong highway system provides Vernon access
to many major destinations; 441 km (273.4 mi.) to Vancouver
via the Coquihalla Highway, to Calgary it is just 556 km (344.7
mi.) on the Trans Canada Highway, and to Seattle it is 550 km
(341 mi.). The Vernon airport services the area, and Kelowna
International Airport is close by. There are also two railway
lines, in addition to bus, taxi, and limousine service.
Photo
credit Vernon Tourism.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: golf courses & golf resorts,
Silver Star ski hill, swimming, boating, fishing, water sports,
hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, water slide
park, alpine & nordic skiing, skating, snowmobiling, tobogganing,
snowshoeing, dog sledding
Local
Attractions: Historic O'Keefe Ranch, Silver Star Ski Resort,
Vernon Art Gallery, Greater Vernon Museum & Archives, Okanagan
Science Centre, Kalamalka Forestry Centre, Allan Brooks Nature
Centre, casino, Vernon & District Performing Arts Theatre,
Powerhouse Theatre, Sun Valley Motor Speedway, agricultural
& winery tours, downtown walking tours, Polson Park (the
oldest park in Vernon)
Spirit
of the Vernon Winter Carnival -- mascots Jopo and Jopette.
Courtesy of the Vernon Winter Carnival
Events:
· February - Winter Carnival & Hot Air Balloon
Festival, Snow Sculpture Competition, Antique Fair ·March - Festival of the Arts, Outdoor
Show ·April - Farmers Market (till October)
· May - Cascar Racing (Every Saturday Evening
until Sept), Spring Wine Festival, BC Open Gold Panning Championship,
Children's Festival ·June - Downtown Street Festival ·July - Canada Day celebrations, Midsummer's
Eve of the Arts, Funtastic Slowpitch and Summer Festival ·August - Mountain Wildflower Festival,
Cowboy Festival & Wild West Show, Summer Wine Festival,
Restoration Music Festival ·September - Okanagan Wine Festival ·October - Fall Wine Festival ·November - Festival of Crafts, Silver
Star opens, Christmas Treasure Chest Fair ·December - Victorian Christmas, Fairs
& Festivals, Christmas Lite-Up
B.C. Snow Sculpture Competition at Silver Star Mountain
held during the Vernon Winter Carnival. Photo courtesy
of the Vernon Winter Carnival
For
Information:
Vernon Tourism (year-round)
701 Hwy 97 South,
Vernon, BC V1T 6M4
Telephone: (250) 542-1415 Fax (250) 545-3114
Toll Free: 1-800-665-0795
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