| British Columbia's Okanagan Valley offers guests a | | | | tales of Vernon's spooky past, haunted buildings and |
| summer paradise full of activity and adventure. | | | | reported ghosts. Ghost Tours operate October 27 - |
| Vernon is no exception, located between three lakes, | | | | 30. |
| surrounded by world class golf courses and within 30 | | | | Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park |
| minutes of Silver Star Mountain Resort, one of the | | | | To put it bluntly, Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is |
| most popular ski destinations in Canada. | | | | simply beautiful. The stunning blues and greens of |
| Most visitors plan to spend around 1 week in the | | | | Kalamalka Lake are emphasized by the soft summer |
| area, making it hard to decide what attractions and | | | | grasslands that surround the park. Plan to spend the |
| events to take in. Here are our Top 10 Must-See | | | | day enjoying one of the many beaches that offer |
| Attractions that will guarantee your Vernon vacation | | | | picnic areas, playgrounds and plenty of shade. For the |
| experience is a memorable one! | | | | active vacationer, there are over 10km of hiking and |
| Atlantis Waterslides | | | | biking trails throughout the park. Waterskiing, |
| Voted "The Best Place for Family Fun" by Okanagan | | | | wakeboarding and boating are popular activities on |
| Life Magazine and located only 5km north of Vernon, | | | | Kalamalka Lake and there is a boat launch available on |
| The Atlantis Waterslide Park is fun for the whole | | | | the west side of the lake, at Kekuli Bay Park. |
| family. The park features 10 slides, a river tube ride, | | | | Downtown Murals |
| hot tub, gift shop and a concession - making it the | | | | Come and experience one of the largest outdoor art |
| perfect place to beat the summer heat. | | | | galleries in Canada. With 27 impressive murals (some |
| Starlight Drive-In | | | | as long as 300 feet!), the streets of downtown |
| For a retro movie experience, plan an evening at the | | | | Vernon offer a colourful assortment of shops, |
| Starlight Drive-In located in beautiful Enderby, 22 | | | | restaurants and specialty stores. Each of these |
| minutes from Vernon. Children are welcome at this | | | | detailed works of art depicts the history, culture and |
| family friendly venue. The Starlight boasts the largest | | | | scenery of the Okanagan Valley. |
| outdoor movie screen in North America and will be | | | | Winery Tours |
| open for the season starting in May. | | | | The Okanagan Valley is known as Canada's "Wine |
| Silver Star Mountain Resort | | | | Country", and Vernon is no exception with numerous |
| During the winter months, Silver Star is a bustling hub | | | | wineries and vineyards within driving distance. Many |
| of outdoor activity. Inspired by a typical 19th century | | | | of these wineries offer informative guided tours of |
| British Columbian mining town, this alpine retreat | | | | their property, a chance to sample and purchase their |
| offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, | | | | products and onsite fine dining restaurants. There are |
| snowshoeing, outdoor skating and plenty of children's | | | | several companies operating in the Vernon area that |
| programs. During the summer months, the resort | | | | offer tour bus services which include transportation |
| offers a quiet retreat from the city with activities | | | | to and from the most popular vineyards. |
| such as mountain biking and hiking. | | | | Fresh Farmers Market |
| Predator Ridge Golf Course | | | | Every Friday evening during May - October, the local |
| One of the most famous golf courses in the | | | | Vernon Wal-Mart parking lot is transformed into an |
| Okanagan, Predator Ridge currently offers players a | | | | old fashioned Farmers' Market. Local vendors set up |
| stunning 18-hole course with another 18 scheduled for | | | | shop and offer visitors a chance to taste the home |
| completion by 2010. These premium greens hosted | | | | grown produce that the Okanagan Valley is famous |
| the 2008 TELUS World Skins Game with players Fred | | | | for. Purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, |
| Couples, Camillo Villegas and Mike Weir attending. | | | | eggs, baking, preserves as well as flowers and |
| Make sure to book your tee times early to | | | | various homemade crafts. |
| guarantee you get a chance to play on this world | | | | Okanagan Summer Wine Festival |
| renowned course. | | | | Taking place during the second weekend in August, |
| Ghost Tours | | | | the Okanagan Summer Wine Festival is held at Silver |
| The city of Vernon is full of history and the city | | | | Star Mountain Resort. Enjoy a weekend of wine |
| ghost tours are an educational and entertaining way | | | | tasting, wine education, art and music. The beautiful |
| to learn about it. Walking tours leave from the | | | | scenery of Silver Star Resort provides a backdrop |
| Vernon Museum and will take you through downtown | | | | for this special event highlighting the unique wine |
| and the Lower East Side while engaging listeners with | | | | industry and Okanagan culture. |