Guidebook for Vernon

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Great fun for the whole family
143 locals recommend
Davison Orchards Country Village
3111 Davison Rd
143 locals recommend
Great fun for the whole family
Close by grocery store with a Starbucks, next to a health food store and a Shoppers Drug Mart.
12 locals recommend
Safeway Downtown Vernon
3417 30th Ave
12 locals recommend
Close by grocery store with a Starbucks, next to a health food store and a Shoppers Drug Mart.
Close by grocery store with local and organic fare.
Nature's Fare Markets - Head Office
4201 25a Ave
Close by grocery store with local and organic fare.
Beautiful trail to hike near town. If you stay on BX Road (46th) you'll find a great dog park called BX Ranch.
52 locals recommend
BX Creek & Falls Trail
7373 Tillicum Rd
52 locals recommend
Beautiful trail to hike near town. If you stay on BX Road (46th) you'll find a great dog park called BX Ranch.
Yummy place to buy local meats
9 locals recommend
Helmut's Sausage Kitchen
2103 48 Ave
9 locals recommend
Yummy place to buy local meats
Local hospital
Vernon Jubilee Hospital
2101 32 St
Local hospital
Nice place to walk and go to the beach.
76 locals recommend
Ellison Provincial Park
Ellison Park Road
76 locals recommend
Nice place to walk and go to the beach.
Closest beach to The Nest. Next to Marshall Fields - a great place for off leash dog walking and frisbee golf.
54 locals recommend
Kin Beach
7248 Tronson Rd
54 locals recommend
Closest beach to The Nest. Next to Marshall Fields - a great place for off leash dog walking and frisbee golf.
Kal Beach - on the beautiful aquamarine blue Kalamalka lake
75 locals recommend
Kal Beach
75 locals recommend
Kal Beach - on the beautiful aquamarine blue Kalamalka lake
In case you want to catch a movie while you're here :)
14 locals recommend
Galaxy Cinemas Vernon
275-2306 BC-6
14 locals recommend
In case you want to catch a movie while you're here :)
Local mall in town - has a few good stores. There is a Hudson's Bay, Winners, David's Tea.
32 locals recommend
Village Green Centre
4900 27 St
32 locals recommend
Local mall in town - has a few good stores. There is a Hudson's Bay, Winners, David's Tea.

Food Scene

The best Mexican food we've ever had.
15 locals recommend
Los Huesos Restaurant
2918 30th Ave
15 locals recommend
The best Mexican food we've ever had.
Decent sushi in town - although if you want the best, drive to Kelowna for Mabui Sushi (the best we've ever had)
15 locals recommend
Little Tex Restaurant
3302 29th St
15 locals recommend
Decent sushi in town - although if you want the best, drive to Kelowna for Mabui Sushi (the best we've ever had)
Great place to get smoked meat and beer.
13 locals recommend
The Naked Pig Kitchen
2933 30th Ave
13 locals recommend
Great place to get smoked meat and beer.
Everything we've ever eaten there is sweet and delicious
6 locals recommend
Sweet Caroline's Bakery
3115 48 Ave
6 locals recommend
Everything we've ever eaten there is sweet and delicious
The best breakfast and lunch in town by far!
78 locals recommend
Eatology
3100 30 St
78 locals recommend
The best breakfast and lunch in town by far!
Delicious Vietnamese food - great pho and vermicelli noodles (busy - recommend booking a reservation or ordering early for take out)
27 locals recommend
Fresh Lemongrass Vietnamese Restaurant
3107 48 Ave
27 locals recommend
Delicious Vietnamese food - great pho and vermicelli noodles (busy - recommend booking a reservation or ordering early for take out)
Higher end Mediterranean restaurant
66 locals recommend
Intermezzo Restaurant and Wine Cellar
3206 34 Ave
66 locals recommend
Higher end Mediterranean restaurant
Homestyle, local, Canadian food
21 locals recommend
Midtown Bistro
3024 30th Ave
21 locals recommend
Homestyle, local, Canadian food

Parks & Nature

Fun place to go skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, hiking or fat biking
169 locals recommend
SilverStar Mountain Resort
123 Shortt St
169 locals recommend
Fun place to go skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, hiking or fat biking
Extensive hiking trails - be aware of bears, rattlesnakes and cougars. Recommend rattlesnake point, the lookout trail and cougar canyon (4x4 vehicles required). Juniper beach is a nice place to swim in summer.
119 locals recommend
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
119 locals recommend
Extensive hiking trails - be aware of bears, rattlesnakes and cougars. Recommend rattlesnake point, the lookout trail and cougar canyon (4x4 vehicles required). Juniper beach is a nice place to swim in summer.
Great place to learn about the local habitat and observe wild birds and marmots.
24 locals recommend
Allan Brooks Nature Centre
250 Allan Brooks Way
24 locals recommend
Great place to learn about the local habitat and observe wild birds and marmots.
Short but steep hiking trail - beautiful place to see the sunrise or sunset.
Bluenose Road
Bluenose Road
Short but steep hiking trail - beautiful place to see the sunrise or sunset.
Hike up the stairs to see the beautiful Fintry waterfall
50 locals recommend
Fintry Provincial Park and Protected Area
Fintry Delta Road
50 locals recommend
Hike up the stairs to see the beautiful Fintry waterfall
Short and easy trails that provide a full view of the valley. Can see all three lakes - Swan, Kalamalka and Okanagan Lake.
Turtle Mountain Boulevard
Turtle Mountain Boulevard
Short and easy trails that provide a full view of the valley. Can see all three lakes - Swan, Kalamalka and Okanagan Lake.
Now open to pet owners (dogs on-leash only). Nice place to walk. Next to the science center, xeriscape society, art gallery and across from a plaza with Marble Slab, Subway, A&W, Booster Juice, sushi, pet store, etc.
25 locals recommend
Polson Park
2600 BC-6
25 locals recommend
Now open to pet owners (dogs on-leash only). Nice place to walk. Next to the science center, xeriscape society, art gallery and across from a plaza with Marble Slab, Subway, A&W, Booster Juice, sushi, pet store, etc.
A must for great cross country skiing for all abilities.
42 locals recommend
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
250 Sovereign Lake Rd
42 locals recommend
A must for great cross country skiing for all abilities.

Drinks & Nightlife

Distillery - next to the brewery.
72 locals recommend
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
5204 24 St
72 locals recommend
Distillery - next to the brewery.
Good place to sit down and have a drink - connected with The Naked Pig
45 locals recommend
Marten Brewpub & Grill
2933a 30th Ave
45 locals recommend
Good place to sit down and have a drink - connected with The Naked Pig
Lovely view with nice wines. Bring a picnic (and your dog!) and drink a bottle in their patio area.
126 locals recommend
Arrowleaf Cellars
1574 Camp Rd
126 locals recommend
Lovely view with nice wines. Bring a picnic (and your dog!) and drink a bottle in their patio area.
Beautiful winery with fantastic white wines. Free tours on the hour.
24 locals recommend
Grey Monk Wineries
1055 Camp Road
24 locals recommend
Beautiful winery with fantastic white wines. Free tours on the hour.
Great if you like dry wines, pricier than Arrowleaf or Grey Monk. Can also bring your dog and enjoy eating and drinking at their outdoor patio
111 locals recommend
Ex Nihilo Vineyards
1525 Camp Rd
111 locals recommend
Great if you like dry wines, pricier than Arrowleaf or Grey Monk. Can also bring your dog and enjoy eating and drinking at their outdoor patio

Entertainment & Activities

A good place to go hiking with well marked trails. High end golf course. Offers brunch on the weekends.
87 locals recommend
Predator Ridge Resort
301 Village Centre Pl
87 locals recommend
A good place to go hiking with well marked trails. High end golf course. Offers brunch on the weekends.
Nice golf course at a decent price. For a higher end golf course, go to Vernon Golf & Country Club or Predator Ridge.
15 locals recommend
Hillview Golf Course
1101 14th Ave
15 locals recommend
Nice golf course at a decent price. For a higher end golf course, go to Vernon Golf & Country Club or Predator Ridge.
Great place to go on a rainy day!
21 locals recommend
Okanagan Science Centre
2704 BC-6
21 locals recommend
Great place to go on a rainy day!
Old style movie theatre - hasn't changed much since it was built. Be prepared for old seats, a grumpy owner and nostalgia.
18 locals recommend
Towne Theatre
2910 30th Ave
18 locals recommend
Old style movie theatre - hasn't changed much since it was built. Be prepared for old seats, a grumpy owner and nostalgia.
Fun for families - check out the wallabies, sugar gliders, peacocks, etc at this outdoor petting zoo. Bring cash to get in!
260 locals recommend
Kangaroo Creek Farm
5932 Old Vernon Road
260 locals recommend
Fun for families - check out the wallabies, sugar gliders, peacocks, etc at this outdoor petting zoo. Bring cash to get in!

Sightseeing

Great place to buy local honey from a variety of flowers and sample mead. Also a fun place to learn about bees with the family.
57 locals recommend
Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery
5011 Bella Vista Rd
57 locals recommend
Great place to buy local honey from a variety of flowers and sample mead. Also a fun place to learn about bees with the family.
Historical site
83 locals recommend
Historic O'Keefe Ranch
9380 BC-97
83 locals recommend
Historical site

Arts & Culture

19 locals recommend
Greater Vernon Museum & Archives
3009 32nd Ave
19 locals recommend
Live theater in the country - shows year round
26 locals recommend
Caravan Farm Theatre
4886 Salmon River Rd
26 locals recommend
Live theater in the country - shows year round
Another theater in town. Is supposedly haunted by past actors :)
6 locals recommend
Powerhouse Theatre
2901 35 Ave
6 locals recommend
Another theater in town. Is supposedly haunted by past actors :)