Things to See and Do in Vernon and Surrounding Areas
Vernon offers something for everyone ....theatre....symphony performances....jazz festivals....formal dances....amateur sports....arts and crafts exhibits.... historical tours....and on and on. Whatever your preferences, there's a medley of entertainment activities awaiting you. The Vernon City Recreation Department has an excellent program for planned recreation for the youngsters at the numerous parks and playgrounds throughout the area. Baseball, basketball, soccer, football, tennis, swimming and day camp are enjoyed by thousands of children participating in the year around activities. An abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities include the Silver Star Mountain Resort, Soverign Lakes Cross Country Ski Area, and four golf courses : Predator Ridge, Vernon Golf and Country Club, Spallumcheen and Hillview Golf. Swimming, surfing, fishing, sailing, both snow and water skiing, canoeing and boating are popular water sports enjoyed by Vernonites. Hunting, golf, tennis, hiking and camping are other outdoor sport favorites enjoyed in the year around temperate climate. Within the Okanagan valley, there are amateur theaters, bowling centers, golf courses (public and private), numerous recreational parks, skating rinks, public swimming pools, public tennis courts, movie theaters, an auto and horse race tracks. Vernonite’s delight in the fine foods and delicacies that are a special feature in Vernon’s fine restaurants, from gourmet or any other ethnic dish, you will find dining out a favorite pastime event. There are many areas of entertainment for you to explore as a new resident of Vernon.
Downtown Vernon boasts one of the largest outdoor public art galleries in Canada.Twenty-seven amazing murals, some as large as 300 feet long and 40 feet high, depict the history, culture, scenery and folklore that made Vernon what it is today.
Vernon's diversified history is reflected in the richness of its built environment. The mosaic of building styles which has evolved over time should be recognized and outstanding examples restored. As the site of the original town, downtown Vernon has retained its role as the centre of commerce and culture for the community. Today, this area contains the greatest concentration of early commercial buildings, as an important and irreplaceable statement of the city's evolution. The downtown core heritage resource is protected by design guidelines that serve to protect heritage buildings and establish parameters for new construction. A mural tour, which illustrates many historical features, has become a popular asset for downtown Vernon. In addition, the older residential neighbourhood of East Hill contains the greatest density of heritage homes in the Vernon area, further enhanced by a significant number of mature trees.
Relocate The beautiful landscape surrounding Vernon B.C. is complimented by the wide range of activities and services available for residents and tourists to enjoy. From Okanagan Wine routes, Ski Hills, Golf Courses, Education or Recreation, I have full packages available on what Vernon Real Estate and the Okanagan lifestyle has to offer. www.vernontoursim.com The beautiful landscape surrounding Vernon and Coldstream is complimented by the wide range of activities and services, and topped off by the genuine hospitality of the residents.
Vernon and Coldstream are recognized as attractive areas in which to live, and the resulting steady growth creates an excellent environment for investment and innovative businesses. Located halfway between Vancouver and Calgary, our businesses are well positioned to access many markets, with plenty of room for new ventures.
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