Greater Vernon's beautiful setting amid valleys, mountains, rivers and lakes, the region enjoys mild temperatures, a long growing season and a host of year-round recreation activities. Greater Vernon has become both a year round vacation spot and an attractive destination for those searching for the perfect balance of small-town charm, and the modern conveniences of urban services.
A gorgeous community that is surrounded by natural beauty of the countryside, nestled between three beautiful lakes, and world renown golf & ski resorts definitely attracts countless visitors throughout the entire year, with genuine hospitality and customer service.
When you arrive in Vernon, be sure to stop at the Visitor information Centre (Hwy 97) and ask for your FREE "Ticket to Explore". The Ticket to Explore provides free parking downtown, and discounts at participating restaurants, attractions, retailers, accommodators and more. The Ticket to Explore is a token of appreciation for choosing Greater Vernon.
Explore Greater Vernon, your next destination to Explore!
Things to Do
Vernon is known for many attractions and festivals:
Historic O'Keefe Ranch
Silver Star Mountain Resort - Skiing & Boarding in the Winter/ Mountain Biking/Hiking in the Summer
Nature Tours - Canoe Tours to Mushroom Tours - a wide variety
Mural Tours – 27 Amazing Murals, Largest outdoor public art gallery!
Key Features
Explore & "Play A Round"! Lush fairways and perfect greens are some of the highlights of Greater Vernon's courses. Come and enjoy the scenery while having a great game of golf.
Explore your “Experience” Experience a day in a life of a farmer at Davison Orchards Country Village & Gift Shop, a ruff'n'tuff cowboy at the Historic O'Keefe Ranch, a nature lover at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre, or a bee farmer at Planet Bee Honey Farm.
Explore Champagne Powder Snow! Ski downhill or cross country, go tobogganing or tubing to recapture the thrill of your youth, take a wild snowmobile ride, challenge the back country trails on snowshoes, or take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through beautiful, unspoiled scenery.
Tourism Greater Vernon Visitor Information Services 701 Hwy 97S Vernon, BC V1B 3W4 Toll Free: 1-800-665-0795 Phone: 250-542-1415 www.tourismvernon.com
Corporate Tourism Inquiries: Jennifer Strachan Community Marketing Development Phone: 250-550-3662 Fax: 250-550-3703 Jennifer.strachan@greatervernon.ca
