person walking down stairs in snowy sunset winter scene

Greater Vernon

Welcome to Vernon, located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. This isn’t a fancy town, and we’re not fancy people, but we do know how to have fun, and we’d like to think we’ve got our priorities straight. We spend our time exploring the turquoise lakes, deep forests, and sweeping valleys that stretch for miles in every direction, and we love living in a community of folks who believe in happiness, relaxation, adventure, and one another. We eat really well, laugh a whole lot, and try to remember what’s truly important in life.

mountain biking at predator ridge with lake in view

Oh, and we’re especially proud of our trail system, which has earned us the title Trails Capital of BC, and connects us to everything that makes Vernon so special. Like nature, adventure, arts, culture, and community. Even our food.

kayaking at sunset on Okanagan Lake
Dave Heath

We’re pretty sure there’s nowhere else quite like Vernon, and we can't wait for you to experience it.

Welcome to Vernon. Happy Trails.

By The Numbers

44,519
people living here (that's juuust right)
2027
hours of Okanagan sunshine (that's 301 days!)
416
metres above sea level
308
mm of rain annually
100
lakes to play in within an hour
4
months in the warm season (nice and sunny)