Vernon is the oldest city in the Okanagan Valley and as such has a rich and diverse heritage. For more than a century, Vernon has attracted people from all parts of the world who wish to enjoy the majestic beauty of the Okanagan Valley. Today the city continues to grow, expanding many its area amenities, while maintaining an intimate community feel. For both a first time visitor or returning guest Vernon holds a wealth of summer and winter attractions.

Vernon is located on the shores of both Okanagan Lake and Kalamalka Lake, which provide visitors with an array of summer activites including boating, swimming, fishing and watersports. With average temperatures in the summer over 30 degrees Celsius (85 F) and so the cool water of Lake Okanagan can provide a well needed break from the heat. Alternatively Kalamalka Lake provides watersports enthusiasts with calm and carribean colored waters ranging from cyan to indigo. The area surrounding Vernon is populated by several world renowned golf courses including Spallumcheen, Vernon Golf and Country Club, Hillview Golf and the impressive 27 hole Predator Ridge.

Located within 30 minutes drive of Vernon is Silver Star Ski Resort, known for year round family activities. In the winter the hill yeilds world class snow conditions which bring skiers and snowboarders alike to this picturesque victorian style village. Non Skiers can enjoy other activites such as Tube Town, skating on the natural outdoor skating pond, snowmobile tours, and sleigh rides. Silver Star also enjoys superb mountain biking in the summer months. If biking is not for you, try a nature tour, back country hiking, or enjoy the Okanagan Summer Wine Festival and many other events hosted on the hill.

With such a wide variety activities available year round, come and discover Vernon, where spectacular vacations await all visitors to Okanagan.