Jessica's Guidebook
Food scene
Masiero Pizzeria Napoletana
Best pizza in town by far!
Amazing dinner menu and ciders and you can walk in the orchard. Live music in summer on certain nights
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The BX Press Cidery & Orchard
4667 E Vernon RdAmazing dinner menu and ciders and you can walk in the orchard. Live music in summer on certain nights
La Carraia Gelateria Cafe
3000 29 AvenueBest gelato in town with biggest selection, also sell coffee and pizza
Cactus Club Cafe Vernon
Best donuts in town! Only on Fridays but each day is a different pastry specialty and they are all good!
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Ratio Coffee & Pastry
3101 29th StBest donuts in town! Only on Fridays but each day is a different pastry specialty and they are all good!
Intermezzo Restaurant and Wine Cellar
3206 34 AveBest restaurant in town
Browns Socialhouse Village Green
4900 27 StEarls Restaurant
3101 British Columbia 6Marten Brewpub & Grill
2933a 30th AveFood is ok but has the big city vibe inside
Mahoroba Japanese Restaurant
2921 30th AveJapanese food
Pho Fusion
5100 Anderson WayGood Vietnamese food
THE MED
2915 30th AveMediterranean food
Phoenix Steakhouse
3117 30th AveRooftop patio
Eatology
3100 30 StBest breakfast
Bamboo Beach Fusion Grille
3313 30th AveAsian Fusion food
Okanagan Bake House
4509 27 StMR MIKES SteakhouseCasual
3908 32 StWasabi Sushi & Grill
Good Japanese Food
Raku Rice & Noodle Bar
3318 30th AveDelicious noodle bowls, I prefer take out!
Adult Attractions
Fun things for adults to do
Great market full of local artisans. Runs May to October Mondays and Thursdays 8am-1pm
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Vernon Farmers' Market
3445 43rd AveGreat market full of local artisans. Runs May to October Mondays and Thursdays 8am-1pm
The BX Press Cidery & Orchard
4667 E Vernon RdCiders, food and live music!
Farmstrong Cider Company
4300 Maw RdCidery, restaurant and live music!
Winery and restaurant. Located in Lake Country - 40 minute drive from here
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Ex Nihilo Vineyards
1525 Camp RdWinery and restaurant. Located in Lake Country - 40 minute drive from here
Go back in time with this ultra cool winery with old school speak easy and roof top patio! Located in West Kelowna (hour and half drive)
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Crown & Thieves
3887 Brown RoadGo back in time with this ultra cool winery with old school speak easy and roof top patio! Located in West Kelowna (hour and half drive)
Great hiking spot in the summer as it gives a little more shade than the other trails
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BX Creek & Falls Trail
7100 Tillicum RdGreat hiking spot in the summer as it gives a little more shade than the other trails
This place has it all, in the winter - skiing, ice skating, tubing, snowshoeing, horse drawn wagon rides, bowling and restaurants and in the summer - hiking and downhill mountain biking!
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SilverStar Mountain Resort
123 Shortt StThis place has it all, in the winter - skiing, ice skating, tubing, snowshoeing, horse drawn wagon rides, bowling and restaurants and in the summer - hiking and downhill mountain biking!
Great spot of date night! Go back in time at the drive in movie with old school concession. Located in Enderby (35 minute drive from here). Book tickets online and arrive a little early to get a good spot
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Starlight Drive-In Theatre
5341 BC-97AGreat spot of date night! Go back in time at the drive in movie with old school concession. Located in Enderby (35 minute drive from here). Book tickets online and arrive a little early to get a good spot
Nice sandy beach with some trees and bathrooms and a concession. Rent paddle boards or kayaks. Coffee shop. NOT dog friendly
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Kal Beach
Nice sandy beach with some trees and bathrooms and a concession. Rent paddle boards or kayaks. Coffee shop. NOT dog friendly
Kin Beach
7248 Tronson RdRockier beach but dog friendly and has a playground for the kids
Main Street
Main StreetThis is our main strip downtown with lots of restaurants and shops
Predator Ridge Resort
301 Village Centre PlGolf and restaurant
The Rise Golf Course
8800 Rising View WayThis place is great for adventurous kids and adults! Has zip lining, and two obstacle course through the trees (one for older kids/adults and one for little kids). 40 minute drive from here
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Oyama Zipline Adventure Park
5617 Oyama Lake RdThis place is great for adventurous kids and adults! Has zip lining, and two obstacle course through the trees (one for older kids/adults and one for little kids). 40 minute drive from here
Okanagan Skydive
6626 Tronson RdRent an ebike or walk on this scenic old railroad with gorgeous views of Kalamalka Lake
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Okanagan Rail Trail
Rent an ebike or walk on this scenic old railroad with gorgeous views of Kalamalka Lake
Winery located in Kelowna (an hour and a half drive from here)
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Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
1730 Mission Hill RdWinery located in Kelowna (an hour and a half drive from here)
Located in Kelowna and hour and a half drive from here
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CedarCreek Estate Winery
5445 Lakeshore RdLocated in Kelowna and hour and a half drive from here
Winery located in Lake Country - 40 minute drive from here
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50th Parallel Estate
17101 Terrace View RdWinery located in Lake Country - 40 minute drive from here
Fun things to do with kids
They have a beautiful market and lunch restaurant as well as animals, play areas and a train through the farm for the kids. In October you can pick pumpkins
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Davison Orchards Country Village
3111 Davison RdThey have a beautiful market and lunch restaurant as well as animals, play areas and a train through the farm for the kids. In October you can pick pumpkins
It is now called “Splashdown” but it’s got a hand full of waterslides for the kids, a massive hot tub and concession. Bathrooms and lockers and tons of picnic tables with umbrellas!
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Atlantis Water Slides
7921 Greenhow RdIt is now called “Splashdown” but it’s got a hand full of waterslides for the kids, a massive hot tub and concession. Bathrooms and lockers and tons of picnic tables with umbrellas!
This place is great for adventurous kids and adults! Has zip lining, and two obstacle course through the trees (one for older kids/adults and one for little kids)
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Oyama Zipline Adventure Park
5617 Oyama Lake RdThis place is great for adventurous kids and adults! Has zip lining, and two obstacle course through the trees (one for older kids/adults and one for little kids)
Take a trip back in time and watch a movie on the big screen from the comfort of your vehicle at the drive-in! It’s about a 35 minute drive from our location.
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Starlight Drive-In Theatre
5341 BC-97ATake a trip back in time and watch a movie on the big screen from the comfort of your vehicle at the drive-in! It’s about a 35 minute drive from our location.
15 minutes from our door! The cutest ski village you will ever see. It has it all, skiing, ice skating, tubing, snowshoeing, horse drawn carriage rides, snowmobiling, bowling and restaurants! In the summer it has hiking and downhill mountain biking.
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SilverStar Mountain Resort
123 Shortt St15 minutes from our door! The cutest ski village you will ever see. It has it all, skiing, ice skating, tubing, snowshoeing, horse drawn carriage rides, snowmobiling, bowling and restaurants! In the summer it has hiking and downhill mountain biking.
Gorgeous trail along Kalamalka Lake that used to be the train tracks. Entrances in Vernon and Lake Country! In Vernon it is right beside Kalamalka Lake. Rent ebikes, walk or ride your bike the views won’t disappoint! Make sure to bring a water bottle and hat as there isn’t much shade.
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Okanagan Rail Trail
Gorgeous trail along Kalamalka Lake that used to be the train tracks. Entrances in Vernon and Lake Country! In Vernon it is right beside Kalamalka Lake. Rent ebikes, walk or ride your bike the views won’t disappoint! Make sure to bring a water bottle and hat as there isn’t much shade.
Nicest beach in Vernon for families, has bathrooms and a concession as well as a little strip of stores (cafe and beach shop). You can rent paddle boards and kayaks!
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Kal Beach
Nicest beach in Vernon for families, has bathrooms and a concession as well as a little strip of stores (cafe and beach shop). You can rent paddle boards and kayaks!
Got a good playground for the kids and lots of space to run! There is a pond of ducks and geece for the kids to watch as well.
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Polson Park
2600 BC-6Got a good playground for the kids and lots of space to run! There is a pond of ducks and geece for the kids to watch as well.
Take a time out and go see a movie, 6 movie rooms and some arcade games for the kids!
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Galaxy Cinemas Vernon
275-2306 BC-6Take a time out and go see a movie, 6 movie rooms and some arcade games for the kids!
Lincoln Lanes (1969) Ltd
3510 25 Ave10 pin bowling!
Kids Favourite! Open late and a nice break from the summer heat! Indoor and outdoor mini golf, go carts, arcade games and batting cages. Just a 40 minutes drive from here to Kelowna
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Scandia Golf & Games
2898 Hwy 97 NKids Favourite! Open late and a nice break from the summer heat! Indoor and outdoor mini golf, go carts, arcade games and batting cages. Just a 40 minutes drive from here to Kelowna
Indoor pool and waterslides in Kelowna 1 hour and 10 minute drive from here
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I-H2O Fitness + Adventure Centre
4075 Gordon DrIndoor pool and waterslides in Kelowna 1 hour and 10 minute drive from here
Great spot to get out that kid energy! Playzone, rock climbing, laser tag, Ariel park and arcade games. An hour and ten minutes drive from here
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Energyplex Entertainment Centre Kelowna
948 McCurdy RdGreat spot to get out that kid energy! Playzone, rock climbing, laser tag, Ariel park and arcade games. An hour and ten minutes drive from here
Kangaroos, wallabies, peacocks, chickens, emu, goats, parrots, pigs and the worlds largest rodent! 55 minute drive from here
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Kangaroo Creek Farm
5932 Old Vernon RoadKangaroos, wallabies, peacocks, chickens, emu, goats, parrots, pigs and the worlds largest rodent! 55 minute drive from here
Kin Beach
7248 Tronson RdRockier beach but dog friendly and has a playground
Okanagan Science Centre
2704 BC-6Animals and old school town. In October there is the “Field of Screams” haunted corn maze as well as a corn maze during the day for small kids
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Historic O'Keefe Ranch
9380 BC-97Animals and old school town. In October there is the “Field of Screams” haunted corn maze as well as a corn maze during the day for small kids
Animal park (like a small zoo) in Kamloops. An hour and 15 minute drive from here
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BC Wildlife Park
9077 Dallas DrAnimal park (like a small zoo) in Kamloops. An hour and 15 minute drive from here
Very unique place with lots of life size fairytale houses and characters placed through the forest. Has an obstacle course through the trees and you can take row boats out on the pond. An hour and a half drive from here. Bit of a drive but worth it for small kids
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I-Enchanted Forest
7060 Trans-Canada HighwayVery unique place with lots of life size fairytale houses and characters placed through the forest. Has an obstacle course through the trees and you can take row boats out on the pond. An hour and a half drive from here. Bit of a drive but worth it for small kids
Axe throwing and Rage Room in Kelowna. A 50 minute drive from here.
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Axe Monkeys
3190 Sexsmith RdAxe throwing and Rage Room in Kelowna. A 50 minute drive from here.
Grocery and Liquor stores
Butcher Boys Grocery Store
4803 Pleasant Valley RdClosest grocery store to our house!
Nature's Fare Markets - Vernon
3400 30th AveGreat local food/produce
Save-On-Foods
2306 BC-6
Silver Star Liquor Store
4803 Pleasant Valley RdClosest liquor store to our house!
BC Liquor Stores
1835 Dilworth DrLargest selection
Monashees Wine Spirits Beer
2901 30 StWalmart Vernon Supercentre
2200 58 AveReal Canadian Superstore
5001 Anderson WayT-Bones Fresh Meal Market - Vernon