Guidebook for Vernon

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Guidebook for Vernon

Restaurants in and around Vernon

Indian Nepalese Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options
Great food, amazing atmosphere. A Vernon icon.
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Italian Kitchen Company
2916 30th Ave
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Great food, amazing atmosphere. A Vernon icon.
The go-to coffee place for locals. Great patio, grand meeting table upstairs and cozy atmosphere.
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Bean Scene Coffee House
2923 30th Ave
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The go-to coffee place for locals. Great patio, grand meeting table upstairs and cozy atmosphere.
Breakfast hotspot, great food, excelent service!
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Diner On Six
2511 BC-6
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Breakfast hotspot, great food, excelent service!
Gourmet coffee place with delicious home-baked pastries and doughnuts, gourmet pizza on select weekend days, a play area for kids and patio seating. Hip, fun.
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Ratio Coffee & Pastry
3101 29th St
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Gourmet coffee place with delicious home-baked pastries and doughnuts, gourmet pizza on select weekend days, a play area for kids and patio seating. Hip, fun.
Great food right in the former Greyhound station! This is Vernon's popular place for breakfast and lunch...get there early to avoid lineups.
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Eatology
3100 30 St
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Great food right in the former Greyhound station! This is Vernon's popular place for breakfast and lunch...get there early to avoid lineups.
Established Sushi Restaurant with great food and value.
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Mahoroba Japanese Restaurant
2921 30th Ave
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Established Sushi Restaurant with great food and value.
Top quality restaurant for an evening out with room for groups.
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THE MED
2915 30th Ave
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Top quality restaurant for an evening out with room for groups.
Delicious quality food!
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Bamboo Beach Fusion Grille
3313 30th Ave
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Delicious quality food!
Delicious Thai food in a romantic setting in the heart of Vernon
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Amarin Thai Restaurant
2903 31 St
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Delicious Thai food in a romantic setting in the heart of Vernon
Midtown Bistro is a gem of a place right downtown Vernon. The food is delicious, the atmosphere warm and welcoming. They also do catering and have the most incredible appetizer platters!
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Midtown Bistro
3024 30th Ave
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Midtown Bistro is a gem of a place right downtown Vernon. The food is delicious, the atmosphere warm and welcoming. They also do catering and have the most incredible appetizer platters!
Intermezzo is a fine dining restaurant with an intimate atmosphere and delicious food. A perfect place for a special dinner out.
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Intermezzo Restaurant and Wine Cellar
3206 34 Ave
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Intermezzo is a fine dining restaurant with an intimate atmosphere and delicious food. A perfect place for a special dinner out.
Upscale Sushi restaurant downtown Vernon with privacy from the streetscape. Great sushi!
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Kawakubo Vernon
3315 30th Ave
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Upscale Sushi restaurant downtown Vernon with privacy from the streetscape. Great sushi!
Indian Nepalese food with meat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. They have both a smorgasborg and menu items.
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The Curry Pot Indian & Nepalese Cuisine Restaurant
3007 30th Avenue
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Indian Nepalese food with meat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. They have both a smorgasborg and menu items.
Great Greek food, large portions and traditional atmosphere.
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Dorians Greek Taverna
3224 30th Ave
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Great Greek food, large portions and traditional atmosphere.
Authentic and delicious Central American food. Cosy atmosphere.
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Los Huesos Restaurant
2918 30th Ave
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Authentic and delicious Central American food. Cosy atmosphere.
Unique Korean food including Bulgogi hot pots.
Suda Restaurant
3415 30th Ave
Unique Korean food including Bulgogi hot pots.
Classy steak house with cosy lower level restaurant and modern bar, food and deck upstairs.
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Phoenix Steakhouse
3117 30th Ave
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Classy steak house with cosy lower level restaurant and modern bar, food and deck upstairs.
Great place to stop in at on your way to Kalamalka Beach or the Vernon to Oyama Rail Trail
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Rail Trail Cafe
13904 Kalamalka Rd
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Great place to stop in at on your way to Kalamalka Beach or the Vernon to Oyama Rail Trail
The Roxy Cafe
3008 31 St
The Okanagan. Eatery (Catering)
Raku Rice & Noodle Bar
3318 30th Ave
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Triumph Coffee
3401 A 30th Ave
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Golden Crown Restaurant

Arts & Culture

Features great lineup of artist. Giftshop, foreign film and alternative DVD rental and courses.
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Vernon Public Art Gallery
3228 31 Ave
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Features great lineup of artist. Giftshop, foreign film and alternative DVD rental and courses.
Best gallery in the Okanagan Valley. Features top artist in our region and North America.
Headbones Gallery
6700 Old Kamloops Rd
Best gallery in the Okanagan Valley. Features top artist in our region and North America.
Artist Studios, Art, cultural and musical events can be found at this iconic heritage home once owned by the royal Caetani family from Italy. Sveva Caetani became a famous artist and left her home to the City of Vernon.
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Caetani Cultural Centre
3401 Pleasant Valley Rd
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Artist Studios, Art, cultural and musical events can be found at this iconic heritage home once owned by the royal Caetani family from Italy. Sveva Caetani became a famous artist and left her home to the City of Vernon.
Modern venue fully equipped for great performances. www.ticketseller.ca has full schedule for this building and other local events
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Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
3800 33 St
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Modern venue fully equipped for great performances. www.ticketseller.ca has full schedule for this building and other local events
The renowned Caravan Farm Theatre puts on live outdoor theatre performances several times per year.
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Caravan Farm Theatre
4886 Salmon River Rd
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The renowned Caravan Farm Theatre puts on live outdoor theatre performances several times per year.
If you are staying for a while look up their programs and activities. They’re located right next to Polsen Park.
Vernon Community Arts Centre
2704A BC-6
If you are staying for a while look up their programs and activities. They’re located right next to Polsen Park.
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Powerhouse Theatre
2901 35 Ave
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Gallery Vertigo
2901 28th Ave
Gallery Odin
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Vernon Jazz Club
3000 31 St
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Essentials

Downtown - Local, organic groceries, deli and vitamins.
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Nature's Fare Markets - Vernon
3400 30th Ave
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Downtown - Local, organic groceries, deli and vitamins.
Downtown - Best selection of bulk food, spices, natural foods etc. Clean with great service.
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Simply Delicious
3419 31 Ave
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Downtown - Best selection of bulk food, spices, natural foods etc. Clean with great service.
Downtown - Best selection of fresh and frozen fish, deli items with great service!
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A Fine Kettle O' Fish
3408 31 Ave
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Downtown - Best selection of fresh and frozen fish, deli items with great service!
Within walking distance- Delicious breads, pastries and condiments served with a friendly smile.
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HOT BREAD SHOPPE
2901 31 St
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Within walking distance- Delicious breads, pastries and condiments served with a friendly smile.
Within walking distance - The best cheese in Vernon within walking distance from your stay.
Wedge Cheesery
3026 30th Ave
Within walking distance - The best cheese in Vernon within walking distance from your stay.
Within walking distance - Incredible olive oils and vinegars in many flavours. Gift packs and other delicacies offered too.
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Olive Us Oil and Vinegar Tasting Room
3003A 30th Ave
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Within walking distance - Incredible olive oils and vinegars in many flavours. Gift packs and other delicacies offered too.
Health food and smoothie bar with delicious vegan breakfast and lunch items.
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Eat Good Market
4511 27 St
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Health food and smoothie bar with delicious vegan breakfast and lunch items.
This store is at the corner of Pleasant Valley and Silver Star Roads and the closest larger super market until our downtown Vernon Super Market is finished renovations. It has an excellent selection of all essential food items and a liquor store.
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Butcher Boys Grocery Store
4803 Pleasant Valley Rd
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This store is at the corner of Pleasant Valley and Silver Star Roads and the closest larger super market until our downtown Vernon Super Market is finished renovations. It has an excellent selection of all essential food items and a liquor store.
The Village Green Shopping Centre has The Bay, Winners, Save on Foods, Sport Check a government liquor store and various other retailers.
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Village Green Centre
4900 27 St
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The Village Green Shopping Centre has The Bay, Winners, Save on Foods, Sport Check a government liquor store and various other retailers.
Swan Lake Nurseryland Fruit Market & Garden Centre
7920 Highland Rd
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Entertainment & Activities

In the summer months Polson Park offers walking and biking trails and children's playgrounds and a water park.
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Polson Park
2600 BC-6
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In the summer months Polson Park offers walking and biking trails and children's playgrounds and a water park.
Sovereign Lake Canada's Premier Full Service Ski Club - World-class grooming and outstanding early and late season ski conditions.
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Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
250 Sovereign Lake Rd
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Sovereign Lake Canada's Premier Full Service Ski Club - World-class grooming and outstanding early and late season ski conditions.
World renowned spas, accommodation, conference facilities and dining experiences.
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PeakFine Restaurant at Sparkling Hill Resort
888 Sparkling Pl
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World renowned spas, accommodation, conference facilities and dining experiences.
Bike rentals, repairs and bikes for sale. On the way to Kalamalka lake
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Sun Country Cycle
16500 Kalamalka Lake Rd
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Bike rentals, repairs and bikes for sale. On the way to Kalamalka lake
Great place for cycle and ski gear. On the way to Silver Star on Silver Star road.
Olympia Cycle & Ski
2211 48 Ave
Great place for cycle and ski gear. On the way to Silver Star on Silver Star road.
Equipment for the mountain and lakes. Across from Village Green Mall.
Attridge Snow Ski Wake
2706 48 Ave
Equipment for the mountain and lakes. Across from Village Green Mall.
Equipment for rent - boats and mountain gear. On the way to Okanagan Lake.
Okanagan Recreational Rentals
6101 Okanagan Landing Rd
Equipment for rent - boats and mountain gear. On the way to Okanagan Lake.
The best in stand up paddle board sales and sup rentals. They also offer lessons.
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Kalavida Surf Shop
13908 Kalamalka Rd
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The best in stand up paddle board sales and sup rentals. They also offer lessons.
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The Rise Golf Course
8800 Rising View Way
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Vernon Golf & Country Club
800 Kalamalka Lake Rd
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Parks & Nature

Paddlewheel Park has a great beach, playground, tennis court, NOSA Dinghy Sailing Club and Vernon Paddling Centre as well as Paddlewheel Hall with some historical information and public/private events.
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Paddlewheel Hall
7813 Okanagan Landing Rd
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Paddlewheel Park has a great beach, playground, tennis court, NOSA Dinghy Sailing Club and Vernon Paddling Centre as well as Paddlewheel Hall with some historical information and public/private events.
Nestled on the northeastern shore of Okanagan Lake, Ellison Provincial Park includes 220 hectares of forested benchlands above a rocky shoreline of scenic headlands and sheltered coves.
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Ellison Provincial Park
Ellison Park Road
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Nestled on the northeastern shore of Okanagan Lake, Ellison Provincial Park includes 220 hectares of forested benchlands above a rocky shoreline of scenic headlands and sheltered coves.
Virtually at the back door of the City of Vernon, this fine example of North Okanagan grassland is dotted with ponderosa pine and groves of Douglas-fir. The spring wildflower show is truly spectacular. The largely undeveloped park has an all season appeal to those interested in its natural setting.
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
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Virtually at the back door of the City of Vernon, this fine example of North Okanagan grassland is dotted with ponderosa pine and groves of Douglas-fir. The spring wildflower show is truly spectacular. The largely undeveloped park has an all season appeal to those interested in its natural setting.
Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary
12408 Coldstream Creek Rd
Walking trails and bird watching.
Nature Reserve Swan Lake
Walking trails and bird watching.
This new bike trail runs along the magnificent Kalamalka Lake shoreline from Vernon to Oyama (35kms).
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Okanagan Rail Trail
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This new bike trail runs along the magnificent Kalamalka Lake shoreline from Vernon to Oyama (35kms).
Kalamalka Beach is at the Vernon end of Kalamalka Lake.
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Kal Beach
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Kalamalka Beach is at the Vernon end of Kalamalka Lake.
Kin Beach is at the northern tip of Okanagan Lake’s east arm. There is a covered picnic area and playground for children.
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Kin Beach
7248 Tronson Rd
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Kin Beach is at the northern tip of Okanagan Lake’s east arm. There is a covered picnic area and playground for children.
Trails, nature displays and activities for children.
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Allan Brooks Nature Centre
250 Allan Brooks Way
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Trails, nature displays and activities for children.
Kekuli Bay Provincial Park is located off Highway 97, 11 km. south of Vernon. The park is situated on a beautiful bay on the west side of Kalamalka Lake, a destination for waterskiing and boating. It is located at around the half way mark on the Rail Trail to Oyama.
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Kekuli Bay Provincial Park
421 Okanagan Hwy
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Kekuli Bay Provincial Park is located off Highway 97, 11 km. south of Vernon. The park is situated on a beautiful bay on the west side of Kalamalka Lake, a destination for waterskiing and boating. It is located at around the half way mark on the Rail Trail to Oyama.

Everything Else

Modern and bright library with fully equipped meeting and computer rooms. They feature speakers, courses, children’s programs and movies throughout the year.
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Vernon Library
2800 30th Ave
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Modern and bright library with fully equipped meeting and computer rooms. They feature speakers, courses, children’s programs and movies throughout the year.
Pool, weight room, hot tub, sauna, steam room and gym. In the winter there are both outdoor and indoor skating rinks behind the red centre. The rec centre offers short term passes and all ages classes and activities throughout the year.
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Greater Vernon Recreation
3310 37th Ave
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Pool, weight room, hot tub, sauna, steam room and gym. In the winter there are both outdoor and indoor skating rinks behind the red centre. The rec centre offers short term passes and all ages classes and activities throughout the year.
Free to the public, this is a great place to explore and find out more about Vernon.
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Greater Vernon Museum & Archives
3009 32nd Ave
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Free to the public, this is a great place to explore and find out more about Vernon.
The mural on the Vernon Post office is one of many and there are tours available to find them all.
Canada Post
565 Bernard Avenue
The mural on the Vernon Post office is one of many and there are tours available to find them all.
Family activities for a rainy day.
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Okanagan Science Centre
2704 BC-6
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Family activities for a rainy day.

Drinks & Nightlife

Classic Jazz Club atmosphere. Great selection of music.
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Vernon Jazz Club
3000 31 St
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Classic Jazz Club atmosphere. Great selection of music.
This restaurant offers a classy dining experience in their lower level and a hip bar and patio upstairs. It is in one of Vernon's old brick buildings right downtown with a view of the main street.
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Phoenix Steakhouse
3117 30th Ave
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This restaurant offers a classy dining experience in their lower level and a hip bar and patio upstairs. It is in one of Vernon's old brick buildings right downtown with a view of the main street.
Marten Brewing Co. is a Craft Brewpub Bar & Grill. They are a micro-brewery in the heart of downtown Vernon BC. Built to be the locals', neighbourhood brewhouse, growler filling station, and community hangout.
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Marten Brewpub & Grill
2933a 30th Ave
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Marten Brewing Co. is a Craft Brewpub Bar & Grill. They are a micro-brewery in the heart of downtown Vernon BC. Built to be the locals', neighbourhood brewhouse, growler filling station, and community hangout.