Vernon is the perfectly-sized city in the heart of the North Okanagan Valley that appeals to the young or mature family.
The economic and cultural center of the region boasts a pretty and thriving downtown, urban amenities, and plenty of educational and cultural offerings. It also has a fantastic natural landscape, where gorgeous lakes and welcoming beaches kiss the foothills of the magnificent Monashee Mountains. The city’s population of around 40,000 makes for a vibrant and varied community.
Vernon has something for everyone: families, retirees, and young singles, all of whom find it easy to pursue the good life. Healthy living is encouraged, here–outdoor adventurers never get bored! Excellent trail systems, plentiful watersports, world-class skiing, and beautiful golf courses, along with local, fresh, organic produce and award-winning wines, all feed Vernon residents’ bodies. Cultural events, museums, galleries, educational opportunities, and family-friendly festivals inspire the soul.
Vernon offers a perfect mix of big-city living with a small-town heart.