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...
The Arts Council of the North Okanagan is a registered charitable non-profit organization dedicated to enriching arts and culture in Greater Vernon and surrounding areas. As an umbrella organization, we serve more than 30 diverse member groups and over 3000 individual and family members. 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...
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...
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...
Explore the Arts! ART CLASSES – The Vernon Community Arts Centre delivers classes, workshops and camps for all ages and abilities. Visitors and members can explore pottery, painting, printmaking, glass fusing, stained glass, fibre arts, mixed media, music, and more. LOCAL ART – The Arts Centre houses a community gallery and art shop filled with original art and hand-made artisan 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 and District Performing Arts Centre is a premier entertainment venue in the North Okanagan run by a non-profit Society on behalf of the RDNO. The Society is dedicated to fostering artists and the enjoyment of performing arts in the Greater Vernon Area by presenting high quality touring acts from around the world under the SPOTLIGHT Presentation Series. The Centre 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...
