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Vernon

What makes Greater Vernon & the North Okanagan so appealing?

Here’s the Secret Recipe...

Snuggle... a valley into the shadow of the Coastal Mountains; Roll out... high country plateaus to the east and west; Blend together... a generous assortment of sparkling lakes and rivers, mountains and forests; Add... mild winters with unlimited champagne powder snow in ski country that lasts long into spring; Fold In...endless golden summer sunshine and a wilderness playground; “Take it up a notch”... add copious amounts of lush green 9, 18, and 27 hole golf courses and a host of agricultural attractions; Sprinkle... with rich
creative art and a cultural atmosphere; Top off... with warm local hospitality, spectacular downtown murals and awe-inspiring performances at local theatres.

Let all Simmer... Relax... & Enjoy.

ANY SEASON ENJOY YOUR STAY...YOU MAY NOT WANT TO LEAVE!

STATS AND FACTS:

The North Okanagan is comprised of 6 communities including Vernon, Coldstream, Lumby, Armstrong, Spallumcheen & Enderby with a total estimated 2008 population of 83,000 including unincorporated area. Greater Vernon primarily includes the municipalities of Vernon and Coldstream. Incorporated in 1892,

Vernon is the oldest community in the Okanagan Valley and the largest community in the North Okanagan. The main economic drivers of the North Okanagan are agriculture, forestry and tourism.

Vernon is situated 46 km/29 mi north of Kelowna in the northern region of the Okanagan Valley, a 4.5 hour drive northeast of Vancouver, or a six hour drive west of Calgary, Alberta. Greater Vernon is surrounded by three lakes; the northern tip of Okanagan Lake to the west, Kalamalka Lake, the beautiful “Lake of Many Colors” to the east and Swan Lake to the North.

Although the surrounding lakes make Vernon a popular summer tourist destination, Silver Star Mountain Ski Resort and its Victorian inspired village, also makes Vernon a popular winter recreation destination. Silver Star, located just 25 km/15.5 mi northeast of Vernon covers 3065 acres blanketed annually with 700 cm/23’ of some of the world’s best powder. Many Nordic enthusiasts flock to the mountain to experience over 60 km/37 mi. of trails. The City also hosts and boasts Western Canada's largest Winter Carnival.