Vernon
The Gateway to the North Okanagan — three lakes, Silver Star, and the heart of BC's orchard country.
Vernon is the northernmost city of the Okanagan Valley, a city of 45,000 that sits at the junction of three lakes — Okanagan, Kalamalka, and Swan — in a landscape of orchards, vineyards, and rolling hills that defines the North Okanagan. Kalamalka Lake, with its extraordinary turquoise colour caused by marl deposits, is widely considered one of the most beautiful lakes in BC and one of the most beautiful in the world. Silver Star Mountain Resort, just 22 kilometres east of the city, is one of the finest ski resorts in BC — a charming Victorian-style mountain village with excellent terrain for all ability levels and a snow record that rivals the best in the province. In summer, Silver Star transforms into a mountain biking and hiking destination, with the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre offering world-class cross-country skiing in winter. Vernon has a strong agricultural heritage — the surrounding benchlands produce apples, pears, cherries, and wine grapes, and the Vernon Farmers Market is one of the finest in the Okanagan. The city's downtown has a walkable character with independent shops, restaurants, and a growing arts scene. Predator Ridge Resort, a world-class golf and residential community south of Vernon, has become one of the most prestigious addresses in the Okanagan.
Motels in Vernon(0)
Restaurants in Vernon(5)
The Intermezzo Restaurant
$$The Intermezzo Restaurant is Vernon's most celebrated dining room — a sophisticated yet approachable bistro that takes the Okanagan's extraordinary ingredients…
Sakura Sushi & Japanese Grocery
$$Sakura Sushi & Japanese Grocery is Vernon's go-to destination for fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine and hard-to-find Japanese grocery items. The menu features a…
Asian Avenue Restaurant
$$Asian Avenue Restaurant is Vernon's go-to destination for a generous all-you-can-eat Asian buffet featuring a wide spread of Chinese, Japanese, and pan-Asian di…
Golden Crown Family Restaurant
$Golden Crown Family Restaurant is a Vernon institution — a classic Cantonese family restaurant that has been serving the North Okanagan community for decades. T…
Eatology
$$Eatology is Vernon's most warmly atmospheric café and restaurant — a beautifully designed space with hardwood floors, a long chalkboard menu wall, a vintage tur…
Golf in Vernon(1)
Predator Ridge Golf Resort
36 holes (two courses) holes · Par Par 72 each
Consistently ranked among Canada's top golf resorts, Predator Ridge sits on the benchlands above Okanagan Lake with sweeping views of the valley. Two full 18-hole courses — Predator and Ridge — wind through ponderosa pine forests and sagebrush terrain. The resort also offers a full practice facility, spa, and accommodation.
Tackle Shops in Vernon(1)
Sun Valley Source for Sports
3310 30th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 2C2
Sun Valley Source for Sports is Vernon's premier sporting goods destination — a locally rooted shop that has been outfitting North Okanagan athletes, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts for years. Whether you're gearing up for hockey season, picking up fishing tackle for Kalamalka or Swan Lake, or looking for quality outdoor apparel and equipment, Sun Valley has you covered. As part of the Source for Sports network, they carry top brands at competitive prices, backed by the kind of knowledgeable, friendly service you only get from a shop that genuinely loves the sports it sells. A must-stop for anyone heading out to explore the North Okanagan's incredible lakes, trails, and mountains.
Nearby waters: Kalamalka Lake, Swan Lake, Okanagan Lake
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Things to Do in Vernon
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
Considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world with vivid turquoise water that changes colour with the light.
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Silver Star Mountain Resort
Excellent skiing with over 3,000 acres and a charming Victorian-themed village — also great for summer mountain biking.
Learn morePredator Ridge Golf Resort
Consistently ranked among the top golf resorts in Canada with two championship courses above Okanagan Lake.
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Davison Orchards
A beloved Okanagan institution with U-pick apples, a farm market, and famous apple cider in the hills above Vernon.
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PostNet Vernon
Printing · Shipping · Passport Photos · Business Services
PostNet Vernon is your one-stop shop for printing, shipping, and business services in the North Okanagan. Whether you need business cards, banners, flyers, or custom printing, they deliver professional results fast. For shipping, PostNet is an authorized drop-off point for FedEx, Purolator, and DHL — making it easy to send packages anywhere in Canada or around the world. They also offer passport and citizenship photo services, document scanning, notary services, and a full range of office supplies. Locally owned and operated, PostNet Vernon is the kind of reliable, full-service business centre that makes running a business — or just getting things done — a whole lot easier.
Address: 3709 43rd Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 9V2
Silver Star Motel
4206 32nd Street, Vernon, BC · Affordable Okanagan Accommodation
(250) 545-2191
Silver Star Motel is a classic Vernon roadside motel that delivers honest, comfortable accommodation at a price that makes sense. Conveniently located on 32nd Street with easy access to downtown Vernon, Kalamalka Lake, Okanagan Landing, and the road up to Silver Star Mountain Resort, it's a practical and welcoming base for skiers, cyclists, beach-goers, and road trippers alike. Rooms are clean and comfortable, the parking is free and plentiful, and the friendly local ownership means you're always treated like a guest rather than a booking number. Whether you're here for a ski weekend, a summer Okanagan getaway, or just passing through the North Okanagan on a road trip, Silver Star Motel gives you everything you need without the fuss or the inflated price tag. A true Okanagan classic.
Davison Orchards Country Village
U-Pick · Farm Market · Tractor Rides · Fresh Apple Cider · Farming Since 1933
Davison Orchards is one of the Okanagan's most beloved family destinations — a working orchard and country village that has been farming the hills above Vernon since 1933. The sprawling property feels like stepping into a different era: a charming western-style village with a farm store, bakery, and market stocked with fresh-picked fruit, homemade jams, pies, and the famous Davison's fresh-pressed apple cider that people drive from across BC to get. In season, U-pick apples and other fruits let you fill your own bags straight from the trees, while tractor-drawn wagon rides take families through the orchard rows with views of the valley below. The farm market carries an exceptional selection of Okanagan produce, local honey, preserves, and gifts. Whether you're stopping in for a bag of Honeycrisps, a jug of cider, or spending a full afternoon with the family, Davison Orchards is the kind of place that makes the Okanagan feel like the Okanagan.
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
Kalamalka Lake is widely considered one of the most beautiful lakes in BC — and one of the most beautiful in the world. Its extraordinary turquoise colour, caused by marl deposits that refract light in the water, shifts from brilliant jade green to deep sapphire depending on the season and the angle of the sun. The provincial park offers swimming beaches, hiking trails through ponderosa pine and bunchgrass terrain, and sweeping viewpoints over the lake and the surrounding Okanagan hills. It's just minutes from downtown Vernon and absolutely unmissable.
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