Vernon, Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada

Vernon, British Columbia is an active lakefront community settled nicely on the shores of the great Okanagan Lake. The community is found on the northern tip of the Okanagan Valley nestled tightly inbetween lakes and rolling hills backed by looming mountain ranges including the mid mountain and alpine slopes of Silver Star Mountain. A very popular outdoor recreation destination year round.

The community draws an active group with many arriving to the area for some time outdoors spent kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, horseback riding, fishing, golfing, hiking, parasailing, bird watching, boating, water skiing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, cross country, snowmobiling, and so much more.

The shoreline of Vernon has some parks and trails to explore. Some of the more popular adventure walks include trips to Ellison Provincial Park and Kin Beach. Further inland there are some pretty special lakes with lots of activity including Kalamalka Lake and Wood Lake in Lake Country.

How To Get To Vernon B.C., Canada From:

Vancouver, B.C., Canada | Seattle & Bellingham, Washington, U.S.A.: Enjoy the drive along the #1 Hwy from Vancouver, BC to the junction in Hope, B.C., Canada. At the junction the scenery takes you into the mountains, driving alongside lakes and rivers with all three offered routes ( #3 Hwy, #5 Hwy, #1 Hwy) taking you to Kelowna and onto Vernon.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Take the #1 Hwy through Banff National Park into the province of British Columbia. Along the way watch for road signs to Vernon, BC via Hwy#97.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Take Hwy #16 towards Jasper National Park. Just outside of the borders of the park and once you have entered the province of British Columbia follow Hwy #5 to Vernon, BC.

Spokane Washington, USA: Follow Hwy #395 onto Hwy#3 or take the Hwy #97 route from Central Washington State deep into Canada's true desert country through the towns of Osoyoos, Oliver, Penticton, Summerland, Peachland and Westbank, B.C., Canada eventually arriving in Vernon B.C., Canada at the top of the Okanagan Valley.