The city of Vernon is surrounded by lofty mountains, evergreen valleys, and more than 100 neighboring lakes. Read on to know the must-visit places in Vernon, BC.
Vernon offers excellent opportunities of urban luxuries in a natural setting, a unique quality of the city.
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
This beautiful park offers splendid lake views and rich wildlife. The Kalamalka Lake is popular for its pristine blue waters.
Did you know?
The unique combination of blue, turquoise, and green colors of Kalamalka Lake is caused by a process called 'marling' which occurs due to the rise of calcium concentrate in water.
The Okanagan Rail Trail
This spectacular 50 kms trail from the North of the Kalamalka Lake to the center of Okanagan Lake gets you closer to nature and offers picture-perfect views!
Ellison Provincial Park
This is a great place to see lakes and feed fishes, or paint the beautiful skies that reflect on the lake. You can find some of the finest beaches and scenic campsites in this park.
Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club
This is definitely a gem for golf lovers with a 27-hole golf facility.
It can be a good option for a family outing on a sunny day as it also has a restaurant, a golf shop, and a beautiful pond, lush green fairways and vibrant flower beds.
Quails’ Gate Winery
Wine is synonymous with Vernon! Located in West Kelowna, here you can enjoy their wine tasting tour and unfold the process of wine production.
The O’Keefe Ranch
Established in 1867, the O’Keefe Ranch is the oldest cattle empire of Okanagan.
It is a magnificent museum that displays historic buildings along with Cowboy dinner shows, pony rides, blacksmith classes, ghost tours, etc.
Planet Bee
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Here you can have a self-guided tour to know how hard bees work to make honey. Also, visit the ‘Bee Friendly Gardens’ and experience how different flowers attract a beautiful variety of bees.
Planet Bee offers 20 varieties of edible honey, and products made from honey or beeswax like candles and soaps.
Swan Lake Nature Reserve
Depending on the season you are visiting, here you can spot different migrating, breeding, or nesting birds.
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Many bird watchers love to spot amazing birds from the top of the wooden observation tower located inside the nature reserve.