Welcome to the City Of Vernon! The service and cultural hub of the North Okanagan Valley, Vernon is that rare blend of ‘small town’ flavor and friendliness with big town services. Nestled in the valley between Kalamalka Lake, Okanagan Lake, and Swan Lakes. Recreational and cultural activities abound and add zest to the four seasons! Where else can you play a round of golf in the morning and enjoy a spring ski in the afternoon – all within a 30-minute drive? The area offers excellent public and private schools and Okanagan College. The City is crossed by Highways 97 and 6 for easy access to points beyond. Whether you are raising a family, settling into retirement, or buying vacation property – welcome home!
City Of Vernon Services and Highlights
- Real estate ranges from modest condominiums, family homes, and recreational property to one of a kind Okanagan Lakeshore and Waterfront estates
- Four distinct seasons with 2000 hours of sunshine annually
- Population: 40,000 and an additional 60,000 in the trading area
- Economic Base: forestry, agriculture, tourism, technology, manufacturing and services
- School District 22 and private schools
- Okanagan College
- Regional District Water and Sewage
- Newly expanded Vernon Jubilee Hospital – Obstetrics to Oncology
- Numerous medical clinics and specialists
- Transit
- 30 minutes to Kelowna International Airport
- Regional District Immigrant Aid Society
- Located 46 km north of Kelowna, 117 km southeast of Kamloops, 441 km on the Coquihalla Hwy to Vancouver, 556 km on the Trans Canada Hwy to Calgary, 851 km to Edmonton
- City of Vernon
Amenities and Recreation
- Greater Vernon Athletics Park
- Performing Arts Centre
- Vernon Vipers Junior Hockey Club
- Regional Recreation and Multiplex
- Ribbons of Green Trail Society
- Abundant green space and community parks
- 3 Waterfront Provincial Parks
- Dozens of public beaches on Okanagan Lake and Kalamalka (Kal) Lake
- Marina and Yacht Club
- Silver Star Mountain Resort
- Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre
- 4 Golf courses – beginner to world-class
- Funtastic Sport and Music Festival
- Vernon Winter Carnival
- Curling Club
- VantageOne Indoor Soccer Centre
- Hundreds of community recreation, sports clubs, and organizations for your favourite activities!
