Vernon

Activate Your Imagination In and around Vernon has a heritage that is rich in arts and culture that is woven into the fabric of our people and our city. Take a few hours or spend the entire day discovering the rich history and culture of the greater Vernon area. You will experience a diversity of art galleries, artist studios, live Read more...

TOURS: Explore the secrets and rumours of this 126-year-old heritage house with a fascinating and disturbing history. A distinguished aristocrat and scholar from an ancient royal Italian family dating back over a thousand years… The beautiful young mother… Their creative and talented daughter held a prisoner in her own home for over 25 years. Is it haunted? You be the judge! Join Read more...

Owners Maria and Kalman Molnar created Gallery Odin to showcase the incredible talents of Visual Artists from the beautiful Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, and all across Canada. With our passion for art, we select Artists whose work displays excellence in skill and a distinct, original style. We are pleased to feature art pieces in an exciting mix of media forms; Read more...

Gallery Vertigo is an artist-run centre for artistic innovation in the North Okanagan. It is the physical home of the North Okanagan Artists Alternative, a registered non-profit society and recognized charity composed of local and regional artists and friends of the arts. We welcome you to stop by, visit our two gallery spaces, reading nook with resource centre, and chat with Read more...

With a convenient location just blocks from 30th Avenue, the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives is an ideal place to begin your discovery of Vernon’s past and present. Explore local flora and fauna in the Natural History section, before taking a swim or hike in the Okanagan’s beautiful outdoors. Tour Vernon’s 28 full-sized murals, after learning the stories behind the Read more...

The Drawers, specializes in drawing and contemporary works on paper with a small component of sculpture. If there is workmanship with integrity, evidence of the hand, and we respond to the impetus, we’ll give the works a drawer. The Drawers manages the storage, exhibition, and sales of drawings and works on paper of more than one-hundred visual artists in the gallery. Read more...

Experience O’Keefe Ranch You’ll love travelling back in time with us! Over 150 years ago, O’Keefe Ranch was its own small community with a post office, blacksmith shop, general store, and church. Today, visitors can meet our friendly farm animals, view our annual museum exhibitions, take a tour of the O’Keefe Mansion, and buy candy in the General Store. Come Read more...

Explore the historical elegance of the exquisitely crafted 1910 Historic Mackie Lake House nestled on the shores of Kalamalka Lake. Learn about the architecture, history, and characteristics of this unique home and the families who lived here. Tours are offered each spring/summer, and we host events throughout the year. The Mackie Lake House Foundation also rents the house and grounds Read more...

Nadine’s Fine Art has been in the same location since 2005, currently in year 17 in Downtown Vernon, home to Vernon’s most popular artists, in Vernon’s successful private art gallery, currently showcasing feature artists for two months at a time with approximately 80 paintings as of June first. Custom picture framing since 1990, offering giftware, artists’ cards, and a comprehensive Read more...

Indulge your senses with fresh, fragrant flavours and local produce on a road trip through the Okanagan Valley. From Osoyoos to Vernon, taste your way through the Valley against a backdrop of sun-soaked lakes and mountains. At the US Border, you’ll find the desert town of Osoyoos, home to one of the warmest lakes in Canada, authentic Indigenous experiences and Read more...

The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society is a not-for-profit organization devoted to fostering live entertainment in all its forms. Its purpose is to operate a Community Theatre situated within the city of Vernon and serving the population of the North Okanagan Regional District. The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society was formed July 3rd, 1990 with the Read more...

The Vernon Community Arts Centre offers art classes for people of all ages and abilities, including pottery, painting, glass arts, fibre arts, printmaking, music, and more. Specialist studios are available for member use and the public is welcome to drop by any time to see and shop for local art and art supplies. VCAC also delivers special programming and community Read more...

No matter what the season, we love to celebrate and hold events in Vernon. There’s always something happening here. The calendar is updated on a regular basis so pick a season, pick an event, and enjoy!  Visit the City of Vernon’s Event Calendar. https://calendar.tourismvernon.com/ Vernon Heritage Murals https://www.tourismvernon.com/en/see-and-do/Historic-Murals.aspx You can take a virtual walking tour of the murals here. You can Read more...

The Downtown Vernon Association has invested considerable resources into the creation of the 28 amazing works of art that grace our downtown buildings. These murals depict the history, culture, scenery, and folklore that made Vernon what it is today. The mural project was a multi-year collaborative effort that included youth employment, revitalization, and heritage conservation strategies. The newest addition to Read more...

The Vernon Public Art Gallery is an important part of cultural tourism in the region, as well as being a centre for educational and cultural activities in the North Okanagan. VPAG presents exhibitions featuring emerging, mid-career and established artists working in a variety of media, including paintings, sculpture, video and installation art. The Gallery is the largest public gallery in Read more...

Your home away from home during your Vernon visit is just as important as your adventures here. Vernon has a variety of great places to stay during your visit, ranging from romantic spa getaways, to family suites with jetted tubs, to cozy hotels, motels, cottages and cabins, to a quiet space under the stars. Browse our cozy Bed and Breakfasts options. Find Read more...