Guidebook for Vernon
Food Scene
Delivery service of local organic food. Warehouse sales Thursday 12-7 and Saturdays 10-3. Farmbound delivers to many locations across BC.
Farm Bound
1801 Kalamalka Lake RdDelivery service of local organic food. Warehouse sales Thursday 12-7 and Saturdays 10-3. Farmbound delivers to many locations across BC.
Established Seafood store with quality fish and sushi ingredients. They also have pre-made sushi several times a week.
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A Fine Kettle O' Fish
3408 31 AveEstablished Seafood store with quality fish and sushi ingredients. They also have pre-made sushi several times a week.
Okanagan Bake House
4509 27 StEuropean breads and baked goods made with organic flour.
Monday and Thursday 8am - 1pm. One of the best and oldest farmers' markets in the Okanagan! Open most of the year during spring to fall season with winter markets moving indoors to Kal Tire Place
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Vernon Farmers' Market
3445 43rd AveMonday and Thursday 8am - 1pm. One of the best and oldest farmers' markets in the Okanagan! Open most of the year during spring to fall season with winter markets moving indoors to Kal Tire Place
Cozy Mediterranean atmosphere with large portions of delicious Greek food.
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Dorians Greek Taverna
3224 30th AveCozy Mediterranean atmosphere with large portions of delicious Greek food.
Healthy deli food and juice bar within a locally owned natural foods store. Bar stools at counter for seating. Nature's Fare now has 9 store from Vernon to White Rock.
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Nature's Fare Markets - Vernon
3400 30th AveHealthy deli food and juice bar within a locally owned natural foods store. Bar stools at counter for seating. Nature's Fare now has 9 store from Vernon to White Rock.
Authentic Nepalese cuisine serving excellent curries and home-made Naan breads.
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The Curry Pot Indian & Nepalese Cuisine Restaurant
3007 30th AvenueAuthentic Nepalese cuisine serving excellent curries and home-made Naan breads.
Mostly take-out with only a couple of small tables. They make great Donair and the owner is wonderful! Open until 10pm.
Nicolas & Marie's Pizza Pasta Donair
2901 27 StMostly take-out with only a couple of small tables. They make great Donair and the owner is wonderful! Open until 10pm.
Cozy modern atmosphere with delicious food and sidewalk seating in the summer. Midtown also caters and makes incredible appetizer platters.
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Midtown Bistro
3024 30th AveCozy modern atmosphere with delicious food and sidewalk seating in the summer. Midtown also caters and makes incredible appetizer platters.
Diner On Six
2511 BC-6Fast paced diner with excellent service and great breakfast selection
Local coffee shop where Vernonites have been going for over 20 years! Snacks, muffins and great coffee in a bohemian atmosphere. Large meeting table upstairs and cozy outdoor patio.
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Bean Scene Coffee House
2923 30th AveLocal coffee shop where Vernonites have been going for over 20 years! Snacks, muffins and great coffee in a bohemian atmosphere. Large meeting table upstairs and cozy outdoor patio.
Kawakubo Vernon
3315 30th AveBest Sushi in town. Private and higher end atmosphere.
Great food! Open 11am - 2pm and 5pm - 8pm (8:30 Fri&Sat) Closed Sunday and Monday.
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Bamboo Beach Fusion Grille
3313 30th AveGreat food! Open 11am - 2pm and 5pm - 8pm (8:30 Fri&Sat) Closed Sunday and Monday.
Eatology is popular and hip breakfast and lunch place in Vernon. This cafeteria style diner is centrally located at the downtown bus station and it usually has a lineup out the door! The 13 tables and a couple of bar stools stay busy with an estimated 300 customers a day keeping things hopping from 6 a.m. to closing time at 3 p.m. They also cater.
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Eatology
3100 30 StEatology is popular and hip breakfast and lunch place in Vernon. This cafeteria style diner is centrally located at the downtown bus station and it usually has a lineup out the door! The 13 tables and a couple of bar stools stay busy with an estimated 300 customers a day keeping things hopping from 6 a.m. to closing time at 3 p.m. They also cater.
Ratio is so much more than a coffee shop they have a pastry chef who makes the best gourmet donuts and treats in the valley and Friday and Saturday eve they serve amazing pizzas! They also cater events and have a children's play area..
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Ratio Coffee & Pastry
3101 29th StRatio is so much more than a coffee shop they have a pastry chef who makes the best gourmet donuts and treats in the valley and Friday and Saturday eve they serve amazing pizzas! They also cater events and have a children's play area..
Incredible Cidery and apple orchard run by local orchardists who have farmed in this area for almost a century. Tasting room for ciders and other apple products. They sell juice and apples during the season. The cidery now has a fine dining restaurant that is a must to experience!
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The BX Press Cidery & Orchard
4667 E Vernon RdIncredible Cidery and apple orchard run by local orchardists who have farmed in this area for almost a century. Tasting room for ciders and other apple products. They sell juice and apples during the season. The cidery now has a fine dining restaurant that is a must to experience!
Delicious artisan bread, pies, baked goods and local specialty food items. Must visit boutique store in Vernon!
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HOT BREAD SHOPPE
2901 31 StDelicious artisan bread, pies, baked goods and local specialty food items. Must visit boutique store in Vernon!
Season: April – October
Farmstrong features Wood Fired Pizzas, a Sunday craft market, a stunning view and delicious ciders! Since the spring of 2016 Jeff and Halee along with their sons Mitchell, Avery and Griffin have been working hard to make premium craft (small batch) ciders along with restoring a heritage barn built in 1896.
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Farmstrong Cider Company
4300 Maw RdSeason: April – October
Farmstrong features Wood Fired Pizzas, a Sunday craft market, a stunning view and delicious ciders! Since the spring of 2016 Jeff and Halee along with their sons Mitchell, Avery and Griffin have been working hard to make premium craft (small batch) ciders along with restoring a heritage barn built in 1896.
An all-vegan plant based deli located inside a local grocery store. Offers smoothies, smoothie bowls, fresh juices, sandwiches, wraps, salads and more. (Please note that the grocery store may not be all-vegan like the deli.)
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Eat Good Market
4511 27 StAn all-vegan plant based deli located inside a local grocery store. Offers smoothies, smoothie bowls, fresh juices, sandwiches, wraps, salads and more. (Please note that the grocery store may not be all-vegan like the deli.)
Drinks & Nightlife
Northern Winery on the Shuswap Lakes. There are several in this area and the setting is gorgeous.
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Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery
3849 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point RdNorthern Winery on the Shuswap Lakes. There are several in this area and the setting is gorgeous.
Bring a picnic or buy a lunch on site to eat on the Arrowleaf Cellar's balcony with unobstructed views over Okanagan Lake.
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Arrowleaf Cellars
1574 Camp RdBring a picnic or buy a lunch on site to eat on the Arrowleaf Cellar's balcony with unobstructed views over Okanagan Lake.
Great winery with high end restaurant. Worth the 20 minute trip. Named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada, Old Vines Restaurant is an all-season culinary destination that offers guests the ultimate food and wine experience in a spectacular vineyard setting.
Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner from 11:00 AM; Sunday Brunch from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
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ควิลส์เกต
3303 Boucherie RdGreat winery with high end restaurant. Worth the 20 minute trip. Named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada, Old Vines Restaurant is an all-season culinary destination that offers guests the ultimate food and wine experience in a spectacular vineyard setting.
Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner from 11:00 AM; Sunday Brunch from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
One of several incredible wineries in the Lake Country area. Wood fired pizzas and full service seasonal 'Chaos Bistro' with food and wine sampler menu options.
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Ex Nihilo Vineyards
1525 Camp RdOne of several incredible wineries in the Lake Country area. Wood fired pizzas and full service seasonal 'Chaos Bistro' with food and wine sampler menu options.
Award winning Distillery with locations in Vernon and Kelowna. This venue is a must see and the distillery tours are very engaging.
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Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
5204 24 StAward winning Distillery with locations in Vernon and Kelowna. This venue is a must see and the distillery tours are very engaging.
This is Vernon's happening brewpub and restaurant. Great atmosphere and lots of room for groups!
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Marten Brewpub & Grill
2933a 30th AveThis is Vernon's happening brewpub and restaurant. Great atmosphere and lots of room for groups!
The Outboard is also a full restaurant and has a waterfront patio and docks to moor your boat! They occasionally have jam nights.
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Outboard Waterfront Pub
7673 Okanagan Landing RdThe Outboard is also a full restaurant and has a waterfront patio and docks to moor your boat! They occasionally have jam nights.
Classic building with upstairs lounge and restaurant with view of downtown and patio out back. The downstairs restaurant area is also a great place to eat.
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Phoenix Steakhouse
3117 30th AveClassic building with upstairs lounge and restaurant with view of downtown and patio out back. The downstairs restaurant area is also a great place to eat.
Sightseeing
For 10 days in early February our city lights up with the largest community parade in BC, hot air balloons and back to back fun events and activities booked in all our major venues. If you have a choice of dates come in February and get a close view of our town.
Vernon Winter Carnival Society
3401 35 AveFor 10 days in early February our city lights up with the largest community parade in BC, hot air balloons and back to back fun events and activities booked in all our major venues. If you have a choice of dates come in February and get a close view of our town.
Open during the growing season only. Davison Orchards has been growing farm food & family fun since 1933! At Davison Orchards, you get fresh, local produce grown right here in Vernon, BC. And we don't just grow it - we use the ingredients in our bakery and café to make the most delicious farm food you've ever tasted. Everything we grow is available to you right here on the farm.
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Davison Orchards Country Village
3111 Davison RdOpen during the growing season only. Davison Orchards has been growing farm food & family fun since 1933! At Davison Orchards, you get fresh, local produce grown right here in Vernon, BC. And we don't just grow it - we use the ingredients in our bakery and café to make the most delicious farm food you've ever tasted. Everything we grow is available to you right here on the farm.
Historic O'Keefe Ranch features heritage buildings, museum exhibitions, farm animals, musical events, a full-service restaurant, a unique gift shop, and have an event calendar with complete listing of upcoming events.
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Historic O'Keefe Ranch
9380 BC-97Historic O'Keefe Ranch features heritage buildings, museum exhibitions, farm animals, musical events, a full-service restaurant, a unique gift shop, and have an event calendar with complete listing of upcoming events.
Parks & Nature
Great little urban park close to this house for families with small children. Peanut pool and playground.
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Lakeview Park
3001 18th StGreat little urban park close to this house for families with small children. Peanut pool and playground.
Beach and park with playground and covered picnic area at the head of Okanagan Lake.
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Kin Beach
7248 Tronson RdBeach and park with playground and covered picnic area at the head of Okanagan Lake.
Ellison park provides many recreational opportunities from spring through fall. Hiking trails along the scenic headlands are steep and require care to get down to the beaches but are well worth the effort. There is a playground and across the road there are also biking trails. Ellison is a very popular campsite for visitors to the Okanagan.
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Ellison Provincial Park
Ellison Park RoadEllison park provides many recreational opportunities from spring through fall. Hiking trails along the scenic headlands are steep and require care to get down to the beaches but are well worth the effort. There is a playground and across the road there are also biking trails. Ellison is a very popular campsite for visitors to the Okanagan.
Kekuli Bay Provincial Park is located off Highway 97, 11 km. south of Vernon. The park is situated on a beautiful bay on the west side of Kalamalka Lake, a destination for waterskiing and boating. The Okanagan Rail Trail bisects the park near the water, providing easy walking or cycling opportunities north and south along Kalamalka Lake. Parking is limited during the summer months and those accessing the trail are asked to consider using the Regional District parking lot above the Park, off highway 97.
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Kekuli Bay Provincial Park
Kekuli Bay Provincial Park is located off Highway 97, 11 km. south of Vernon. The park is situated on a beautiful bay on the west side of Kalamalka Lake, a destination for waterskiing and boating. The Okanagan Rail Trail bisects the park near the water, providing easy walking or cycling opportunities north and south along Kalamalka Lake. Parking is limited during the summer months and those accessing the trail are asked to consider using the Regional District parking lot above the Park, off highway 97.
Large urban park with landscaped gardens, a pond with ducks, a waterpark, playground and walking trails. There is also outdoor exercise equipment, a running track, lawn-bowling and bandstand. The Arts Centre and the Science Centre and a xeriscape demonstration garden are in this park too.
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Polson Park
2600 BC-6Large urban park with landscaped gardens, a pond with ducks, a waterpark, playground and walking trails. There is also outdoor exercise equipment, a running track, lawn-bowling and bandstand. The Arts Centre and the Science Centre and a xeriscape demonstration garden are in this park too.
Beach and water access. Fintry Provincial Park and Protected Area is a provincial park located in the town of Fintry, British Columbia, Canada. It is situated approximately 34 kms north of Kelowna and 49 kms south of Vernon on the westside of the Okanagan Lake. There is also a staircase hike along Fintry Falls and camp ground.
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Fintry Provincial Park and Protected Area
Fintry Delta RoadBeach and water access. Fintry Provincial Park and Protected Area is a provincial park located in the town of Fintry, British Columbia, Canada. It is situated approximately 34 kms north of Kelowna and 49 kms south of Vernon on the westside of the Okanagan Lake. There is also a staircase hike along Fintry Falls and camp ground.
The Alan Brooks Nature Centre provides visitors a first-hand opportunity to see and learn about the Okanagan's unique and diverse natural heritage through views, information, programs and displays of the region's natural areas. Come for a walk around the Grasslands Trail, discover and learn in the Interpretative Centre, explore the naturescape gardens, relax and enjoy a picnic lunch or refreshments at the old Vernon Upper Air Weather Station overlooking the city of Vernon. Three lakes and five ecosystems can be seen from this site and spectacular, panoramic views of the Okanagan and its diverse ecosystems.
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Allan Brooks Nature Centre
250 Allan Brooks WayThe Alan Brooks Nature Centre provides visitors a first-hand opportunity to see and learn about the Okanagan's unique and diverse natural heritage through views, information, programs and displays of the region's natural areas. Come for a walk around the Grasslands Trail, discover and learn in the Interpretative Centre, explore the naturescape gardens, relax and enjoy a picnic lunch or refreshments at the old Vernon Upper Air Weather Station overlooking the city of Vernon. Three lakes and five ecosystems can be seen from this site and spectacular, panoramic views of the Okanagan and its diverse ecosystems.
The world class Silver Star Mountain Resort offers mountain biking and hiking in the summer months and downhill as well as cross country skiing, snowboarding, tubing and ice skating in the winter. This pristine family oriented mountain resort has 16 restaurants/cafes, a handful of shops and accommodation open and available mostly during the winter months with some facilities open for summer activities too.
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SilverStar Mountain Resort
123 Shortt StThe world class Silver Star Mountain Resort offers mountain biking and hiking in the summer months and downhill as well as cross country skiing, snowboarding, tubing and ice skating in the winter. This pristine family oriented mountain resort has 16 restaurants/cafes, a handful of shops and accommodation open and available mostly during the winter months with some facilities open for summer activities too.
Paddlewheel Park has a grassy area and a sandy beach with boat launch and a dock. The Vernon Paddling Centre, Paddlewheel Hall and Museum and the North Okanagan Sailing Association are all located in Paddlewheel Park. There are also tennis courts and a playground.
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Paddlewheel Park
7815 Okanagan Landing RdPaddlewheel Park has a grassy area and a sandy beach with boat launch and a dock. The Vernon Paddling Centre, Paddlewheel Hall and Museum and the North Okanagan Sailing Association are all located in Paddlewheel Park. There are also tennis courts and a playground.
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park and Protected Area is a 978 hectares (2,420 acres) provincial park in Coldstream. From the parking area It is a downhill walkway to access the grass, picnic and beach areas. There are many trails and several beautiful bays to enjoy a day at the beach at.
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park and Protected Area is a 978 hectares (2,420 acres) provincial park in Coldstream. From the parking area It is a downhill walkway to access the grass, picnic and beach areas. There are many trails and several beautiful bays to enjoy a day at the beach at.
Kal Beach is a popular beach on Kalamalka Lake right by Kalavida Surf Store and the head of the Okanagan Rail Trail
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Kal Beach
Kal Beach is a popular beach on Kalamalka Lake right by Kalavida Surf Store and the head of the Okanagan Rail Trail
Arts & Culture
Powerhouse Theatre
2901 35 AveSmall local theatre downtown with regular live performances.
The Vernon Public Art Gallery has many fun events and family activities and brings in monthly exhibitions.
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Vernon Public Art Gallery
3228 31 AveThe Vernon Public Art Gallery has many fun events and family activities and brings in monthly exhibitions.
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre is the premier entertainment venue in Vernon. Performers, presenters and audiences alike regularly comment that this is one of the best facilities they have ever experienced. Current events can be found at www.ticketseller.ca
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Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
3800 33 StThe Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre is the premier entertainment venue in Vernon. Performers, presenters and audiences alike regularly comment that this is one of the best facilities they have ever experienced. Current events can be found at www.ticketseller.ca
Headbones Gallery features top local and international artists and is one of the best galleries in B.C.
Headbones Gallery
6700 Old Kamloops RdHeadbones Gallery features top local and international artists and is one of the best galleries in B.C.
Caravan Farm Theatre is a professional outdoor theatre company based on an 80 acre farm, 11Km NW of Armstrong BC. Hailed as a national treasure, Caravan Farm Theatre is one of Canada’s premiere professional outdoor theatre companies, and has been entertaining audiences young and old, from near and far, since 1978. There is no theatre building – just the great outdoors. Productions have been staged in nearly every corner of the farm – in a field, in the pines, in the barn or the riding ring. The shows range from classics like Shakespeare and Brecht, original works like Horseplay and Cowboy King. Annual productions include a Fall shadow play, a Winter one-act sleigh ride show, and in Summer.
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Caravan Farm Theatre
4886 Salmon River RdCaravan Farm Theatre is a professional outdoor theatre company based on an 80 acre farm, 11Km NW of Armstrong BC. Hailed as a national treasure, Caravan Farm Theatre is one of Canada’s premiere professional outdoor theatre companies, and has been entertaining audiences young and old, from near and far, since 1978. There is no theatre building – just the great outdoors. Productions have been staged in nearly every corner of the farm – in a field, in the pines, in the barn or the riding ring. The shows range from classics like Shakespeare and Brecht, original works like Horseplay and Cowboy King. Annual productions include a Fall shadow play, a Winter one-act sleigh ride show, and in Summer.
The 120+ year old Caetani Cultural Centre is a 6,000 sq. ft. designated heritage house, situated on 1.5 acres of land on lower East Hill. The Caetani Centre features art, literature and musical events.
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Caetani Cultural Centre
3401 Pleasant Valley RdThe 120+ year old Caetani Cultural Centre is a 6,000 sq. ft. designated heritage house, situated on 1.5 acres of land on lower East Hill. The Caetani Centre features art, literature and musical events.
Shopping
Olive oils, vinegar and many gift items that go along with these ingredients.
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Olive Us Oil and Vinegar Tasting Room
3003A 30th AveOlive oils, vinegar and many gift items that go along with these ingredients.
Birch Hill Studio
4900 27 StreetSpecializing in local gifts and clothing.
Teeter Totter Toys
3416 Coldstream AveGreat Toy Store with quality toys and games.
Children's games, toys and educational toys. Ice Cream Parlor in house and voted best children's store many years in a row.
Vernon Teach & Learn
3015 30th AveChildren's games, toys and educational toys. Ice Cream Parlor in house and voted best children's store many years in a row.
Bookland
3400 30th AveLongstanding local bookstore with large magazine section.
Essentials
Vernon Library
2800 30th AveModern new library within a few blocks.
Quality Bulk Foods and basics. This store is located close to Nature's Fare Market and Safeway in downtown Vernon.
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Simply Delicious
3419 31 AveQuality Bulk Foods and basics. This store is located close to Nature's Fare Market and Safeway in downtown Vernon.
Vernon's local pool, gym, skating and fitness groups all use this great facility.
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Greater Vernon Recreation
3310 37th AveVernon's local pool, gym, skating and fitness groups all use this great facility.