Vernon Guidebook 2021
Sightseeing
This well established family farm has been around for 80 years and is a must-see for anyone who visits Vernon!
143 locals recommend
Davison Orchards Country Village
3111 Davison RdThis well established family farm has been around for 80 years and is a must-see for anyone who visits Vernon!
If you are looking to rent a paddleboard or kayak or bike, this is the best spot to do so!
38 locals recommend
Kalavida Surf Shop
13908 Kalamalka RdIf you are looking to rent a paddleboard or kayak or bike, this is the best spot to do so!
Local producer of a wide variety of honey products! Also provides education in their storefront!
57 locals recommend
Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery
5011 Bella Vista RdLocal producer of a wide variety of honey products! Also provides education in their storefront!
Gorgeous beaches and lake views!! Does require a short hike to get to the beach from parking lot,but well worth it if possible!
76 locals recommend
Ellison Provincial Park
Ellison Park RoadGorgeous beaches and lake views!! Does require a short hike to get to the beach from parking lot,but well worth it if possible!
Kal Beach
The most popular beach spot in Vernon!
Former train track converted to walking/ biking trails that go from Vernon to Kelowna! Dog friendly!
118 locals recommend
Okanagan Rail Trail
Former train track converted to walking/ biking trails that go from Vernon to Kelowna! Dog friendly!
Allan Brooks Nature Centre
250 Allan Brooks WayFood scene
Because Travel and good Food go hand in hand!
Triumph Coffee
3401 A 30th AveLocal coffee shop located on 30th Ave in Downtown Vernon!
Great outdoor lakeside patio looks out onto a marina and has a relaxed casual setting!
27 locals recommend
Outboard Waterfront Pub
7673 Okanagan Landing RdGreat outdoor lakeside patio looks out onto a marina and has a relaxed casual setting!
This is located in the downtown core of Vernon! The food is top notch and high quality, yet affordable!
21 locals recommend
Midtown Bistro
3024 30th AveThis is located in the downtown core of Vernon! The food is top notch and high quality, yet affordable!
Excellent brunch spot located in the old greyhound bus station!
Trendy yet comfortable vibe!
78 locals recommend
Eatology
3100 30 StExcellent brunch spot located in the old greyhound bus station!
Trendy yet comfortable vibe!
The BX Press Cidery & Orchard
4667 E Vernon RdOrchard, Cidery and Restaurant all in one!
Cora Breakfast and Lunch
2271 Harvey AveA great brunch experience!
Check out the courtyard and the upstairs lounge in this funky local coffee shop!
18 locals recommend
Bean Scene Coffee House
2923 30th AveCheck out the courtyard and the upstairs lounge in this funky local coffee shop!
Okanagan Bake House
4509 27 StFresh European baking awaits!!
Grillers Meats
3405 30th AveFresh quality meat found at this butcher shop!!
Amazing freshly baked european style baking including breads and pastries of all varieties!
11 locals recommend
Okanagan Bake House
4509 27 StAmazing freshly baked european style baking including breads and pastries of all varieties!
This locally owned and operated bakery has been around for decades. They make beautiful cakes if one happens to be celebrating a special occasion!
6 locals recommend
Sweet Caroline's Bakery
3115 48 AveThis locally owned and operated bakery has been around for decades. They make beautiful cakes if one happens to be celebrating a special occasion!
City/town information
Vernon is a small city of 40,000 surrounded by three lakes: Kalamalka Lake, Okanagan Lake and Swan Lake. It is also surrounded by many picturesque orchards and farms. There are lots of beaches to visit, and plenty of good restaurants, especially along the downtown core (30th Ave).
Visit www.vernon.ca or www.tourismvernon.com for more information!
31 locals recommend
Vernon
Vernon is a small city of 40,000 surrounded by three lakes: Kalamalka Lake, Okanagan Lake and Swan Lake. It is also surrounded by many picturesque orchards and farms. There are lots of beaches to visit, and plenty of good restaurants, especially along the downtown core (30th Ave).
Visit www.vernon.ca or www.tourismvernon.com for more information!
Hiking Trails
There are numerous hiking trails in the area, that lead you to breathtaking views of the valley!
A beautiful, refreshing hike! Recommend appropriate footwear, and maybe walking poles to assist with some of the unsteady spots.
52 locals recommend
BX Creek & Falls Trail
7373 Tillicum RdA beautiful, refreshing hike! Recommend appropriate footwear, and maybe walking poles to assist with some of the unsteady spots.
Stunning views, and several swimming spots among this local favorite! Pack a cooler and make a day of it! Short walk down to the beaches from parking lot.
119 locals recommend
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
Stunning views, and several swimming spots among this local favorite! Pack a cooler and make a day of it! Short walk down to the beaches from parking lot.
Shopping
Top shopping recommendations for Vernon!
1. Downtown Vernon (supporting local is the best)!
2. Village Green Mall - Canadian Tire/Sport Check/ Winners/The Bay are all apart of the mall
3. Home Sense/ Value Village/ Reitmans/Mark's Work wearhouse All located in the north end of Vernon!
The Bay, Winners, Canadian Tire, Save-On Foods, Purdy's Chocolates, Brown's Social House restaurant, David's Tea, The Body Shop, Food Court, Health and Supplement stores, Electronic stores, People's Jewelers, Cole's Books, just to name a few of the shops!
32 locals recommend
Village Green Centre
4900 27 StThe Bay, Winners, Canadian Tire, Save-On Foods, Purdy's Chocolates, Brown's Social House restaurant, David's Tea, The Body Shop, Food Court, Health and Supplement stores, Electronic stores, People's Jewelers, Cole's Books, just to name a few of the shops!
Cento Wear
3106 30th AveGorgeous brand name clothing boutique located downtown! Carries various european brands!
Operates in the Kal Tire Place parking lot Mondays and Thursday from 8 am to 1pm! Lots of variety and great people!
46 locals recommend
Vernon Farmers' Market
3445 43rd AveOperates in the Kal Tire Place parking lot Mondays and Thursday from 8 am to 1pm! Lots of variety and great people!
This local shop sells a wide range of regionally crafted artisan goods!
7 locals recommend
Pink Spotted Goat
3100a 29 AveThis local shop sells a wide range of regionally crafted artisan goods!
Blast From The Past Antiques
3100 32 StIf you are a lover of antiques, this is a must see!
So much to see in this beautiful shop, located in a true heritage building in downtown Vernon!
Distinctive Decor Antiques
3124 30th AveSo much to see in this beautiful shop, located in a true heritage building in downtown Vernon!
Wineries
This entire region is full of wineries, ranging from small, boutique establishments, to the large, mainstream estates (Mission Hill comes to mind)! Lake Country has a great wine route that one can tour however you desire! There are numerous wine tour companies (Sip Happens, MJ Tours), or simply bribe a family member to be the designated driver, and you can explore (and more importantly partake in tasting) at your own pace! Wine Festivals take place in September/October!
A stunning winery/restaurant located in the Lake Country wine region! Incredible views and photo ops! Most wineries in this area are all unique and wonderful in their own way! Much to choose from!
166 locals recommend
Gray Monk Estate Winery
1055 Camp RdA stunning winery/restaurant located in the Lake Country wine region! Incredible views and photo ops! Most wineries in this area are all unique and wonderful in their own way! Much to choose from!
A smaller boutique winery that has a bistro alongside the wine tasting area. Incredible white wine selection, in my opinion! They use a sulphite free filtration method!
126 locals recommend
Arrowleaf Cellars
1574 Camp RdA smaller boutique winery that has a bistro alongside the wine tasting area. Incredible white wine selection, in my opinion! They use a sulphite free filtration method!
This boutique winery is a hidden gem, with its' baroque, regal interiors and stunning floral landscape that create countless photo ops!
20 locals recommend
Ancient Hill Winery
4918 Anderson RdThis boutique winery is a hidden gem, with its' baroque, regal interiors and stunning floral landscape that create countless photo ops!
Quails' Gate
3303 Boucherie RdThis Kelowna winery/restaurant is well worth the drive!
This location, with the vast view of Okanagan Lake, the immaculate landscaping and art installations and the grand size of the buildings, makes one feel as though they have travelled to Italy! The restaurant is 5 star!
388 locals recommend
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
1730 Mission Hill RdThis location, with the vast view of Okanagan Lake, the immaculate landscaping and art installations and the grand size of the buildings, makes one feel as though they have travelled to Italy! The restaurant is 5 star!
Grocery Stores
Nature's Fare
Mediterranean Market
Superstore
Save-On
Safeway
Wholesale club
Wal-Mart
Buy-Low Foods
5301 25 AveThis is the closest grocery store.
Simply Delicious
3419 31 AveLocally owned and operated grocery store!