Guidebook for Vernon
Everything Else
Davison Orchards Country Village
3111 Davison RdGreat fun for the whole family
Close by grocery store with a Starbucks, next to a health food store and a Shoppers Drug Mart.
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Safeway Downtown Vernon
3417 30th AveClose by grocery store with a Starbucks, next to a health food store and a Shoppers Drug Mart.
Nature's Fare Markets - Head Office
4201 25a AveClose by grocery store with local and organic fare.
Beautiful trail to hike near town. If you stay on BX Road (46th) you'll find a great dog park called BX Ranch.
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BX Creek & Falls Trail
7100 Tillicum RdBeautiful trail to hike near town. If you stay on BX Road (46th) you'll find a great dog park called BX Ranch.
Helmut's Sausage Kitchen
2103 48 AveYummy place to buy local meats
Vernon Jubilee Hospital
2101 32 StLocal hospital
Ellison Provincial Park
Ellison Park RoadNice place to walk and go to the beach.
Closest beach to The Nest. Next to Marshall Fields - a great place for off leash dog walking and frisbee golf.
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Kin Beach
7248 Tronson RdClosest beach to The Nest. Next to Marshall Fields - a great place for off leash dog walking and frisbee golf.
Kal Beach
Kal Beach - on the beautiful aquamarine blue Kalamalka lake
Galaxy Cinemas Vernon
275-2306 BC-6In case you want to catch a movie while you're here :)
Local mall in town - has a few good stores. There is a Hudson's Bay, Winners, David's Tea.
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Village Green Centre
4900 27 StLocal mall in town - has a few good stores. There is a Hudson's Bay, Winners, David's Tea.
Food Scene
Los Huesos Restaurant
2918 30th AveThe best Mexican food we've ever had.
Decent sushi in town - although if you want the best, drive to Kelowna for Mabui Sushi (the best we've ever had)
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Little Tex Restaurant
3302 29th StDecent sushi in town - although if you want the best, drive to Kelowna for Mabui Sushi (the best we've ever had)
The Naked Pig Kitchen
2933 30th AveGreat place to get smoked meat and beer.
Everything we've ever eaten there is sweet and delicious
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Sweet Caroline's Bakery
3115 48 AveEverything we've ever eaten there is sweet and delicious
Eatology
3100 30 StThe best breakfast and lunch in town by far!
Delicious Vietnamese food - great pho and vermicelli noodles (busy - recommend booking a reservation or ordering early for take out)
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Fresh Lemongrass Vietnamese Restaurant
3107 48 AveDelicious Vietnamese food - great pho and vermicelli noodles (busy - recommend booking a reservation or ordering early for take out)
Intermezzo Restaurant and Wine Cellar
3206 34 AveHigher end Mediterranean restaurant
Midtown Bistro
3024 30th AveHomestyle, local, Canadian food
Parks & Nature
Fun place to go skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, hiking or fat biking
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SilverStar Mountain Resort
123 Shortt StFun place to go skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, hiking or fat biking
Extensive hiking trails - be aware of bears, rattlesnakes and cougars. Recommend rattlesnake point, the lookout trail and cougar canyon (4x4 vehicles required). Juniper beach is a nice place to swim in summer.
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
Extensive hiking trails - be aware of bears, rattlesnakes and cougars. Recommend rattlesnake point, the lookout trail and cougar canyon (4x4 vehicles required). Juniper beach is a nice place to swim in summer.
Great place to learn about the local habitat and observe wild birds and marmots.
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Allan Brooks Nature Centre
250 Allan Brooks WayGreat place to learn about the local habitat and observe wild birds and marmots.
Bluenose Road
Bluenose RoadShort but steep hiking trail - beautiful place to see the sunrise or sunset.
Hike up the stairs to see the beautiful Fintry waterfall
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Fintry Provincial Park and Protected Area
Fintry Delta RoadHike up the stairs to see the beautiful Fintry waterfall
Short and easy trails that provide a full view of the valley. Can see all three lakes - Swan, Kalamalka and Okanagan Lake.
Turtle Mountain Boulevard
Turtle Mountain BoulevardShort and easy trails that provide a full view of the valley. Can see all three lakes - Swan, Kalamalka and Okanagan Lake.
Now open to pet owners (dogs on-leash only). Nice place to walk. Next to the science center, xeriscape society, art gallery and across from a plaza with Marble Slab, Subway, A&W, Booster Juice, sushi, pet store, etc.
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Polson Park
2600 BC-6Now open to pet owners (dogs on-leash only). Nice place to walk. Next to the science center, xeriscape society, art gallery and across from a plaza with Marble Slab, Subway, A&W, Booster Juice, sushi, pet store, etc.
A must for great cross country skiing for all abilities.
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Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
250 Sovereign Lake RdA must for great cross country skiing for all abilities.
Drinks & Nightlife
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
5204 24 StDistillery - next to the brewery.
Good place to sit down and have a drink - connected with The Naked Pig
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Marten Brewpub & Grill
2933a 30th AveGood place to sit down and have a drink - connected with The Naked Pig
Lovely view with nice wines. Bring a picnic (and your dog!) and drink a bottle in their patio area.
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Arrowleaf Cellars
1574 Camp RdLovely view with nice wines. Bring a picnic (and your dog!) and drink a bottle in their patio area.
Beautiful winery with fantastic white wines. Free tours on the hour.
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Grey Monk Wineries
1055 Camp RoadBeautiful winery with fantastic white wines. Free tours on the hour.
Great if you like dry wines, pricier than Arrowleaf or Grey Monk. Can also bring your dog and enjoy eating and drinking at their outdoor patio
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Ex Nihilo Vineyards
1525 Camp RdGreat if you like dry wines, pricier than Arrowleaf or Grey Monk. Can also bring your dog and enjoy eating and drinking at their outdoor patio
Entertainment & Activities
A good place to go hiking with well marked trails. High end golf course. Offers brunch on the weekends.
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Predator Ridge Resort
301 Village Centre PlA good place to go hiking with well marked trails. High end golf course. Offers brunch on the weekends.
Nice golf course at a decent price. For a higher end golf course, go to Vernon Golf & Country Club or Predator Ridge.
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Hillview Golf Course
1101 14th AveNice golf course at a decent price. For a higher end golf course, go to Vernon Golf & Country Club or Predator Ridge.
Okanagan Science Centre
2704 BC-6Great place to go on a rainy day!
Old style movie theatre - hasn't changed much since it was built. Be prepared for old seats, a grumpy owner and nostalgia.
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Towne Theatre
2910 30th AveOld style movie theatre - hasn't changed much since it was built. Be prepared for old seats, a grumpy owner and nostalgia.
Fun for families - check out the wallabies, sugar gliders, peacocks, etc at this outdoor petting zoo. Bring cash to get in!
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Kangaroo Creek Farm
5932 Old Vernon RoadFun for families - check out the wallabies, sugar gliders, peacocks, etc at this outdoor petting zoo. Bring cash to get in!
Sightseeing
Great place to buy local honey from a variety of flowers and sample mead. Also a fun place to learn about bees with the family.
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Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery
5011 Bella Vista RdGreat place to buy local honey from a variety of flowers and sample mead. Also a fun place to learn about bees with the family.
Historic O'Keefe Ranch
9380 BC-97Historical site
Arts & Culture
Greater Vernon Museum & Archives
3009 32nd AveCaravan Farm Theatre
4886 Salmon River RdLive theater in the country - shows year round
Another theater in town. Is supposedly haunted by past actors :)
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Powerhouse Theatre
2901 35 AveAnother theater in town. Is supposedly haunted by past actors :)