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OVERVIEW
Adventure to the Okanagan’s oldest city to enjoy year-round activities from hiking trails full of beautiful spring blooms, to an abundance of freshwater lake activities in the summer, to tasting fall’s delicious harvests, to skiing on SilverStar Mountain in the winter, to relaxing and enjoying the scenic views any time of year—there’s something for everyone.
Top things to do
Credit: Destination BC / Andrew Strain
Enjoy water activities
Swim in the warm waters of nearby Okanagan, Swan and Kalamalka Lakes in the summer or enjoy plenty of water activities including: water-skiing, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.
Credit: Silver Star Mountain Resort / Ben Giesbrecht
Ski or snowshoe
Ski, snowboard, snowshoe, cross-country ski, ice skate or try newer winter activities like snowtubing and fat biking at the SilverStar Mountain resort.
Play a round of golf
Golf at your choice of four local courses, including Predator Ridge Resort—host to PGA events.
Credit: Predator Ridge Resort
Bike local trails
Bike through the local trails at Ellison Park or if you're wanting more adventure, bike at Kalamalka Provincial Park and then cool down with a dip in Kalamalka Lake.
Credit: Tourism Vernon / Steve Austin
View murals
Take a self-guided tour of downtown’s 27 unique murals, showcasing Vernon’s local history, culture, folklore and scenery.
Explore activities
The Ridge Course Green Fee
The award-winning Ridge Course is a stunning and challenging course suitable for all skill levels. Enjoy a round as you navigate the rolling hills, rocky ridges and Lake Okanagan views.
Highlights:
- Over 7,123 yards of challenging terrain on this par 72 golf course.
- The course, with beautiful wooded valleys and rugged rock outcroppings, is built on hilly mountainous terrain and features stunning views of Okanagan Lake.
- Opened in 2010, the Ridge Course was designed by renowned Canadian course architect Doug Carrick.
Available to experience between May and September.
The Predator Course Green Fee
The award-winning Predator Course features 7,090 yards of immaculate stretches of green and rolling hills that will challenge players of all levels and create an exceptional golf experience.
Highlights:
- Enjoy the breathtaking Okanagan Valley views as you play this par 71 course.
- Designed by legendary course architect Les Furber, the course has hosted the World Skins Game twice since it opened in 1991.
- With a 4.5 rating from Golf Digest, this course has won numerous awards and accolades, including Best BC Golf Course as voted by the Vancouver Sun.
Available to experience between May and September.
Nearby cities
Kelowna
Take a road trip along the scenic Coquihalla Highway to the heart of wine country in the Okanagan Valley to visit Kelowna, known for its sunny climate, golf, wine and orchards. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to fish, water-ski, canoe, jet-ski, paraglide, or hire a speedboat in the summer, and Big White Ski Resort is the perfect place for all your winter fun.
Kamloops
Travel along the scenic Coquihalla Highway to visit Kamloops, where the North and South Thompson Rivers meet. The central location of Kamloops provides the perfect pit stop on longer journeys, and somewhere that’s not too far from home when you want to get away for a few days. With four seasons of activities to choose from, there’s something for everyone year round.
Chase
Located where the South Thompson River joins Little Shuswap Lake, Chase is a small, quiet village, perfect for relaxing along the Lake, or enjoying a huge variety of water sports.
Penticton
Drive to the centre of the famous Okanagan wine region to visit Penticton, a four-season recreational hub for water activities, tasty food and wine, plus head to Apex Mountain Resort for all your winter fun. You can enjoy an enchanting blend of small-town atmosphere and urban amenities, while surrounded by a backdrop of breathtaking lake and mountain vistas.
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