Local Vernon Guide
Groceries
Closest grocery and liquor store to Apres Okanagan
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Butcher Boys Grocery Store
4803 Pleasant Valley RdClosest grocery and liquor store to Apres Okanagan
Food & Drink
Our top local spots
Authentic Mexican restaurant, be sure to try their Margarita! If you bump in to owners Luis and Wendy, mention that Teagan sent you.
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Los Huesos Restaurant
2918 30th AveAuthentic Mexican restaurant, be sure to try their Margarita! If you bump in to owners Luis and Wendy, mention that Teagan sent you.
Quaint family ran business. Go with their recommended dishes and you won’t be disappointed.
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Amarin Thai Restaurant
2903 31 StQuaint family ran business. Go with their recommended dishes and you won’t be disappointed.
Best breakfast in town, can get very busy depending when you go. Lots of options for lunch as well. Gluten and dairy free friendly.
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Eatology
3100 30 StBest breakfast in town, can get very busy depending when you go. Lots of options for lunch as well. Gluten and dairy free friendly.
Kal Sports Bar
3004 30th AvenueThe local watering hole.
Craving a special dinner? We think it’s the best steakhouse in town.
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Phoenix Steakhouse
3117 30th AveCraving a special dinner? We think it’s the best steakhouse in town.
Fine dining, great evening out for those special occasions.
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Intermezzo Restaurant and Wine Cellar
3206 34 AveFine dining, great evening out for those special occasions.
Take a tasting tour of locally crafted spirits from dessert wines to whiskey.
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Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
5204 24 StTake a tasting tour of locally crafted spirits from dessert wines to whiskey.
Raku Rice & Noodle Bar
3318 30th AveGood lunch spot, reasonable prices.
Station BBQ Smokehouse
3131 29th StGet your BBQ fix here.
THE MED
2915 30th AveFresh Lemongrass Vietnamese Restaurant
3107 48 AveBig portions, good food.
The Rice Box
3104 27 StOur go to take-out spot for those nights when you need something quick
Have some unique combinations, including gluten and dairy free options.
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Jim's Place Pizza
1600 32 StHave some unique combinations, including gluten and dairy free options.
One of the two waterfront restaurants in Vernon, right next to Kalamalka Beach
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Alexander's Pub & Liquor Store
12408 Kalamalka RdOne of the two waterfront restaurants in Vernon, right next to Kalamalka Beach
La Carraia Gelateria Cafe
3000 29 AvenuePick your favourite flavour of Gelato and cool off
Take a nice drive and enjoy an Austrian-style meal set in a farmhouse originally built in 1587
Gerni’s Farmhouse
888 Sparkling PlaceTake a nice drive and enjoy an Austrian-style meal set in a farmhouse originally built in 1587
The BX Press Cidery & Orchard
4667 E Vernon RdSilverstar Brewing Co.
The Perch Winery
Coffee Shops
Right across the street from Kal Beach with access to the Rail Trail to walk or bike around Kalamalka Lake. Coffee, snacks, and baked goods.
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Rail Trail Cafe
13904 Kalamalka RdRight across the street from Kal Beach with access to the Rail Trail to walk or bike around Kalamalka Lake. Coffee, snacks, and baked goods.
Check out their #donutfriday menu. Gluten free options available.
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Ratio Coffee & Pastry
3101 29th StCheck out their #donutfriday menu. Gluten free options available.
Triumph Coffee
3401 A 30th AveChill downtown setting.
Bean To Cup
3903 27 StBean Scene Coffee House
Things to do
Our favourite Okanagan attractions
Year round resort with a ton of activities available for every age and ability. Skiing, biking, hiking, snowshoeing, skating, sleigh rides and more! Be sure to check out Long John’s or Red Antler for food and drinks in the village!
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SilverStar Mountain Resort
123 Shortt StYear round resort with a ton of activities available for every age and ability. Skiing, biking, hiking, snowshoeing, skating, sleigh rides and more! Be sure to check out Long John’s or Red Antler for food and drinks in the village!
One of the best Nordic ski areas in all of Canada! Also has a ton of snowshoe trails and access to snowmobile trails.
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Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
250 Sovereign Lake RdOne of the best Nordic ski areas in all of Canada! Also has a ton of snowshoe trails and access to snowmobile trails.
Need a spa day? Check out their wide array of treatments available in the stunning building and setting. Also have fine dining and casual restaurants.
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PeakFine Restaurant at Sparkling Hill Resort
888 Sparkling PlNeed a spa day? Check out their wide array of treatments available in the stunning building and setting. Also have fine dining and casual restaurants.
Great stop for the family. Orchard tours, shops, fresh apple juice and delicious pies!
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Davison Orchards Country Village
3111 Davison RdGreat stop for the family. Orchard tours, shops, fresh apple juice and delicious pies!
Mmmm honey...tours, mead tasting and gift shop.
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Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery
5011 Bella Vista RdMmmm honey...tours, mead tasting and gift shop.
Get a bird’s eye view of our local lakes and mountains. Jared survived the jump, will you?
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Okanagan Skydive
6626 Tronson RdGet a bird’s eye view of our local lakes and mountains. Jared survived the jump, will you?
Fresh local produce and more! Open Apr 15 - Oct 28, Mon & Thurs 8am-1pm.
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Vernon Farmers' Market
3445 43rd AveFresh local produce and more! Open Apr 15 - Oct 28, Mon & Thurs 8am-1pm.
Kick it old school and watch a pair of movies under the Okanagan sky. Get there early for a good viewing spot. About a 30 min drive away.
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Starlight Drive-In Theatre
5341 BC-97AKick it old school and watch a pair of movies under the Okanagan sky. Get there early for a good viewing spot. About a 30 min drive away.
Nearby Provincial Parks
Hike, bike, swim, or paddle at these beauty spots!
Hiking and biking trails with multiple beach areas. Head to the cliff jumping area at Rattlesnake Point if you’re feeling adventurous.
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
Hiking and biking trails with multiple beach areas. Head to the cliff jumping area at Rattlesnake Point if you’re feeling adventurous.
Hiking and biking trails along with multiple beaches.
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Ellison Provincial Park
Ellison Park RoadHiking and biking trails along with multiple beaches.
Home to Silverstar Resort, Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Center, and snowmobile trails.
Silver Star Provincial Park
Home to Silverstar Resort, Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Center, and snowmobile trails.
Boat launch, beach, and access to Okanagan Rail Trail.
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Kekuli Bay Provincial Park
Boat launch, beach, and access to Okanagan Rail Trail.
Golf
World class resort with 2 - 18 hole golf courses, driving range, restaurants, hiking and biking trails.
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Predator Ridge Resort
301 Village Centre PlWorld class resort with 2 - 18 hole golf courses, driving range, restaurants, hiking and biking trails.
Don’t let the views distract you from your game, it’s a challenging track.
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The Rise Golf Course
8800 Rising View WayDon’t let the views distract you from your game, it’s a challenging track.
Vernon Golf & Country Club
800 Kalamalka Lake RdGreat mid range golf course.
Another great mid range golf course, full executive course also available.
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Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club
9401 BC-97Another great mid range golf course, full executive course also available.
Hillview Golf Course
1101 14th AveLow cost par 3 golf course and driving range.
Hiking Trails
Great spot to cool off in the summer heat, hike in to see the waterfall.
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BX Creek & Falls Trail
7373 Tillicum RdGreat spot to cool off in the summer heat, hike in to see the waterfall.
Located just down the road, good little loop and views.
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Grey Canal Trail Foothills
Located just down the road, good little loop and views.
About a 30 minute drive and a few hours hike. Worth it for the views but don’t fall off the edge!
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Enderby Cliffs Trail
2-398 Brash Allen RdAbout a 30 minute drive and a few hours hike. Worth it for the views but don’t fall off the edge!