Just ask anyone who lives in the region. The pages below have been created to help provide an overview for those that are looking at moving to the area. Grey menus Share. Moving to Vernon. While Vernon is a great community for the physically active, it is also a great place to enjoy and be active in arts and cultural activities.
Life in Vernon, B. Everton Ridge Homes is proud to offer wonderfully built and designed homes in fantastic communities like Turtle Mountain and Adventure Bay, giving residents of a Vernon a place to relax and recharge after days spent exploring all that this city has to offer. For more information about Everton Ridge Homes and the communities that they are in, please visit www.
Here are four reasons to live in Vernon, B. Pristine Lakes and Mountain Views Vernon is surrounded by natural beauty. QUIZ: A time for remembrance. Murray Sinclair to chair negotiations on federal compensation for First Nations kids.
In addition to offering magnificent views of lakes and rolling grassland, hiking this trail is also an excellent way to orient yourself when visiting Vernon for the first time. There are four different hiking loops in the summit area, all being relatively flat once you have ascended to the plateau itself.
The perimeter loop is 3km and features panoramas of Kalamalka Lake, downtown Vernon, Swan Lake and beyond. One important thing to know about Middleton Mountain is the lack of shade on the trail. So be sure to start the hike early before 9am! More information and tips in our Vernon hiking guide. Popular with visitors and locals alike, Davison Orchards is a family run farm with local produce market, bakery, cafe, playground, U-pick seasonal and ice cream shop. There are tractor pulled wagon rides around the farm too, perfect for kids.
The Davison Orchards experience is incredibly wholesome , with visitors being able to do as much or as little as preferred. I loved meeting the farm goats and pigs. The frozen apple slushies are a MUST on hot summer days. Vibrant, walkable and filled with independent and locally owned businesses, downtown Vernon is definitely worth a visit and not just for the murals!
For something less savoury, take a trip to Sweet Hoopla and check out their super range of sweet treats as well as locally made gelato. Apples have been grown in the Vernon area for well over a hundred years. BX Press celebrates this heritage at their third generation orchard, where they create premium, innovative ciders. Visiting the cidery is an experience in itself, with the laid back tasting room and patio set right next to the orchard.
Each cider pays homage to a character of the Barnard Express days. Situated at the top of a granite bluff just south of Vernon, Sparkling Hill is a luxurious adults-only resort perfect for a romantic getaway. The spacious rooms are open plan and feature gorgeous floor to ceiling windows. Over different treatments are also available, including signature couples experiences.
Sparkling Hill Resort has two soon to be three on-site restaurants, with in-room dining also being an option.
Hiking trails leave right from the entrance, another way to connect with the stunning landscape around the resort. The tip of a rocky peninsula jutting into Kalamalka Lake, Rattlesnake Point is one of the most scenic spots in the Vernon area. Craft breweries are a given in most BC towns, but how about a meadery? Honeymoon Meadery , part of Planet Bee Honey Farm, specialises in hand crafted honey wine made with natural ingredients.
Mead tastings are complimentary and feature a choice of up to eight different varieties! We tried them all and to my surprise, they ranged widely in both flavour and sweetness. In addition to mead tastings, the Planet Bee Honey Farm experience also includes a large honey gift shop and educational centre with a indoor glass observatory hive. Did you know? Mead is actually one of the oldest alcoholic beverages on earth, with remnants being found in year old pottery.
Despite being a very short drive from from downtown Vernon, Swan Lake is an exceptionally peaceful place. While the path stays a respectable distance from Swan Lake itself, the surrounding views are still worth the time to see.
Remember to keep an eye out for wildlife! The first of its kind in Western Canada, over 30 different varieties and variations of whisky, gin, vodka and other liquors are made here. The choice of small batch whiskies is particularly special, with the bourbon style being our favourite. The distillery is family owned and operated, wonderfully demonstrated with family photos hung on the tasting room walls. Choose between a casual drop-in tasting or book ahead for one of their signature distillery tastings.
These range from an intimate tasting in a private room to guided gin and whiskey experiences subject to pandemic restrictions. With an abundance of fresh, local produce, Vernon is home to a number of impressive eateries.
Of all the places that we tried, EATology is my stand out pick. This friendly eatery in downtown Vernon serves up delicious breakfast and lunch classics with quirky, modern style. EATology is a popular place and operates a waiting list at busy times. We provided our contact details, went for a walk around downtown and were called back in 20 minutes.
This year, visitors are encouraged self tour the grounds in exchange for a donation. At the time of our visit in August, a corn maze was also open. In previous years, it has transformed into a haunted version at Halloween. Vernon has one of the largest collections of outdoor art in Canada. Painted by local artists as part of a revitalization project over two decades ago, 28 beautiful murals tell the story of Vernon, featuring notable people, places, businesses and events that have shaped local history and culture.
Going on a self guided mural tour is easy — simply download the map here and start walking! A hot spot for murals is around Jubilee Park, near the Transit Loop. JR and I love to check out craft breweries wherever we travel in BC.
Vernon may have a small craft beer scene right now, but what it does have packs a punch.
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