Vernon, Administrative center in Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada.
Vernon extends across a valley floor at 380 meters elevation, enclosed by mountains and bordered by three lakes: Okanagan, Kalamalka, and Swan.
The settlement evolved from Priest's Valley to Vernon in 1892, named after Forbes George Vernon, who established the nearby Coldstream Ranch in the 1860s.
The Vernon Winter Carnival, established in 1961, brings together residents and visitors for ten days of winter celebrations, parades, and community events.
The city center connects to three major highways - 97, 97A, and 6 - making it a transportation hub for the northern Okanagan region.
The local Kalamalka Lake changes color throughout the year due to limestone crystals that react to temperature variations, shifting from cyan to indigo.
Location: Regional District of North Okanagan
Location: British Columbia
Inception: December 30, 1892
Elevation above the sea: 380 m
Shares border with: Coldstream, Lake Country
Website: https://vernon.ca
GPS coordinates: 50.26700,-119.27200
Latest update: June 9, 2025 10:58
William R. Bennett Bridge
46.4 km
Kettle Valley Rail Trail
51.6 km
Prospera Place
44.6 km
Mount Boucherie
50.6 km
Okanagan Lake Bridge
46.4 km
Bear Creek Provincial Park
41.5 km
Ellison Provincial Park
15.5 km
Predator Ridge Resort
12.1 km
Fintry Provincial Park and Protected Area
22 km
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
9.3 km
Herald Provincial Park
57.7 km
Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park
54.2 km
Mara Provincial Park
52.8 km
Skye at Waterscapes
44.3 km
Sunnybrae Provincial Park
55.7 km
Silver Star Provincial Park
18 km
Wrinkly Face Provincial Park
25.4 km
Mabel Lake Provincial Park
44.5 km
Trepanier Provincial Park
57.3 km
Browne Lake Provincial Park
49.6 km
Atlantis Waterslides
7.8 km
Pillar Provincial Park
44.1 km
Predator Ridge
11.6 km
Fintry Provincial Park
22.3 km
Okanagan Heritage Museum
45.1 km
Canoe Beach
54.6 km
Vernon Public Art Gallery
329 m
Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park
39.8 kmReviews
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