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Home >> Canada Guide >> BC Travel Guide >> Okanagan >> Vernon
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Vernon is surrounded by farms and orchards, and owes its lush look to the growth of irrigation in 1908. Located in North Okanagan on the shores of Kalamalka Lake is Vernon BC. It is approximately 45 minutes from Kelowna, 2 hours from Penticton and 5 hours from Vancouver.
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Vernon Pictures
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Population of Vernon is approximately 35,000 Vernon Accommodations.
Vernon is well known as the perfect place to raise a family, with its slower pace, lots of open parks and recreational activities. The shopping in Vernon has something for everyone from boutique shops, to large malls and specialty shops.
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Emerald Green Kal Lake Vernon, BC
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As you arrive in Vernon along Hwy. 97 you’ll notice the turquoise colored Kalamalka Lake. 10 Km’s before Vernon turn off on College Way and examine this beautiful lake.
When the Kalamalka Lake warms in the summer the sunlight reflects off crystals from the limestone to give the lake a spectacular blue-green colour. As you can imagine, the lake is very popular for all kinds of water sports like swimming, water skiing, wake boarding, tubing and fishing.
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If you enjoy winter sports Silver Star Mountain Resort is a world class ski resort. With Victorian style architecture and brightly colored homes & businesses makes it a winter vacation to remember. The Silver Star village has boutique shops, restaurants & cafés.
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More information on Silver Star Mountain Phone: 250-542-0224;
Toll free: 1-800-663-4431; Snow phone: 250-542-1745.
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Vernon Distances to nearby cities:
Salmon Arm
60 Km’s
Travel Time 50 Minutes
off 32 ST. turn right on Hwy. 97A turn left on Hwy. 97B
Turn left on 10th Avenue.
Revelstoke
off 32 ST. turn right on Hwy. 97A turn right on
Trans Canada Highway 1 Revelstoke
Kelowna
Hwy. 97S
Distance: 53 Km’s Travel Time:
50 minutes
Penticton
Hwy. 97
Distance: 115 Km’s
Travel Time:
1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Osoyoos
Hwy. 97S
Drive through Kelowna and cross the bridge.
Turn on Hwy. 3
Crowsnest Highway
Distance: 176 Km’s
Travel Time:
1 Hour and 45 Minutes
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Popular Vernon Attractions:
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Atlantis Water slides - Located just 5 km’s North of Vernon. Lots of fun for the entire family with 9 different slides, inner tubes, hot tubs, mini golf, a gift shop and a concession stand. Ph. 250-549-4121
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SunValley Race Track - This first-class motor sport facility located just outside Vernon, BC, features a 1/2-mile tri-oval race track with fully serviced pit area and spectator seating. Ph. 250-542-9090
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The Interior Space and Science Centre - Located to the heritage Park School in Polson Park. A unique collection of hands-on exhibits that are based on scientific principles including Sound, Electricity and Magnetism, Light and Optics, Mechanics, Astronomy and Space Science.
Ph. 250-545-3644
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Historic O'Keefe Ranch - Built in 1886 and located 12 km’s north of Vernon in the Spallumcheen Valley. Look through Historic Buildings, visit the Northfire Pottery studio, try your hand at Gold Panning, Visit the domestic livestock and rare breeds. Ph. 250-542-7868
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Okanagan Wildfire Opal Jewelry and Cut Stones
7879 Hwy. 97 Vernon BC V1B 3R9
Phone: 250-542-1103
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Greater Vernon Museum & Archives - is located on 32nd Avenue Vernon. Ph. 250-542-3142
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Spirit of the Okanagan lake cruise - Tour and sight see the Okanagan Lake in a 42ft. houseboat. They offer lunch & dinner cruises and a fully stocked bar.
Ph. 250-545-8388
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Lake City Casinos - Located 4801- 27th St.
Phone: 250-545-3505
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