Vernon Rental Guide

Vernon is a city located in the Okanagan region in British Columbia, Canada. Being the largest city in the northern part of the Okanagan, you wont have any problem finding and locating Vernon. The city is conveniently accessible for tourists who decide to visit the place. With Vernon Regional Airport seated in the heart of the city itself and being just 45min away from Kelowna International Airport, you can reach Vernon easily by air. There is also a shuttle service that transports people to and from Kelowna Airport. If you want to travel by bus, Greyhound Canada provides intercity transportation all over Canada.

One of the attractions that locals and tourists love to visit in Vernon is Silver Star Mountain Resort. With the majestic mountain scenery surrounding the resort, it is no wonder it became one of the most popular resorts in North America. With a wide selection of activities, anyone can enjoy the resort all year round. Summer is best time for mountain biking and nature-tripping while skiing, snowboarding and sleigh rides are offered during winter.

If you are the outdoorsy type and you want more thrilling and exciting experiences, Vernon offers a lot of choices for you. With beautiful landscapes around you, the sun and wind working together to give a perfect ambience to take flight, and safe and excellent equipment to keep you afloat in the sky, Paraglide Canada provides all of these to make your trip more enjoyable. Okanagan Skydive, the only skydiving center in the Okanagan, on the other hand offers the most exhilarating sightseeing in a more adventurous way. With well-maintained planes and parachutes, dive your way through the most scenic view of the Okanagan Valley. Another activity you might want to add to this list is the Oyama Zipline Forest Adventure. Have a look at the city from a very different but interesting perspective.

Another famous destination you dont want to miss is Kalamalka Lake. Being one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, this is one of Vernons finest offerings. The lake features the picture perfect mountains of the Okanagan Valley surrounding the vast water of different shades of colors, from hues of greens and blues to indigo, a stunning scene to witness, capture and remember through photographs.

If you are looking for arts and cultural centers, you can also find them in Vernon. Visit the Gallery Odin for some original and distinct masterpieces by British Colombian artists. They showcase oil, water color and acrylic paintings, sculptures and pottery. For Okanagan and Canadian artists, try Ashpa Naira Art Gallery and have a unique and unforgettable art experience. Caetani Cultural Center or C3 is another site you might want to explore. It is an old and historic house formerly owned by Sveva Caetani, a renowned artist and visionary in Vernon, and was later given to the community to serve as a facility that would help artists in their endeavors. The center features seminars, workshops and exhibits to help and encourage artists to nourish their creativity. The Vernon Public Art Gallery is another important stop in this tour. This is the largest public gallery in the North Okanagan and exhibits cultural and educational works. Another art encounter you should never miss is the free walking mural tour the city offers in the summer. Take a glimpse of the downtown murals with guides to help you navigate while appreciating the public arts on display.

Another attraction in this city is Planet Bee. Have an educational tour inside this Honey Farm and Meadery and learn everything about bees and honey. There are also shops that offer delicious and healthy products from the honeybee. A guided tour is also available in The Historic OKeefe Ranch. It was declared a heritage site in British Columbia because the oldest structures in Vernon were established here and are all preserved and restored meticulously. They also have the finest collection of vintage farm machineries.

Playing golf in Vernon is inevitable for they have numbers of world class and scenic golf courses. Predator Ridge is a golfers paradise. With its 36-hole golf course, it also offers lodging, fine dining and loads of activities. The Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club, which is located just across from the OKeefe Ranch, is another golfers getaway. The 27-hole golf facility with its greeneries and colorful flowerbeds is not only for playing golf; it is also a perfect venue for wedding ceremonies. The Hillview Golf, Highlands Golf and The Rise Golf Courses are also wise options.

Other Vernon Sites Worth Visiting:

• Across Town Delivery, a Vernon delivery company that has been prestocking and restocking kitchens and bars of local vacation home rentals for years. We deliver to Silver Star, Predator Ridge, the Outback, Westside; even to boats at the Blue Heron Marina on Okanagan Lake.