Vernon Insider's Guide
Ramping Up!
April 23, 2012
It’s been a busy few weeks here in Vernon with Tourist season hot on our heels. Everyone is working really hard to make sure Vernon has something for everyone.
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Indicators of Spring in Vernon BC
March 28, 2012
Vernon has very clear indicators that spring is officially here the first one being all the flowers are lazily popping their heads out of the soil waiting for the rays of warm sunshine to touch them. The second greatest indicator that is very unique to the area is the arrival of the Herons. Vernon has a large Heron Rookery near the local Walmart
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Spring Is In The Air Most Days In Vernon!
March 16, 2012
Spring is upon us most days here with snow still at higher elevations. The days are amazing with all the benefits of winter on the mountains and nice spring like weather in the bottom of the valley to enjoy.
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The Next Chapter!
March 1, 2012
Tourism Vernon is taking a breath after a very busy February and it will be short lived!
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“Time to Shine”
February 24, 2012
So yesterday here in Vernon we celebrated the opening of the Greater Vernon 2012 BC Winter Games! We had many dignitaries in attendance including the Premier Christy Clark and Ida Chong Ministry of Community Sport, and Cultural Development! But I think the true dignitaries were the hundreds of athletes that arrived by the busload!
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Vernon Welcomes Athletes & Families for the 2012 Winter Games!
February 21, 2012
As the Vernon 2012 BC games get closer we are really feeling the excitement build! This morning we searched news articles online throughout the province and there are far too many to share. Many of the Tourism Vernon staff & volunteers are heavily involved in several of the events and proud to be able to assist! This is a very exciting time for us and everyone is really busy making sure we are able to be the best host City possible for such a special occasion.
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Our Time to Shine!
February 14, 2012
Well with the Vernon Winter Carnival behind us we are getting excited as the BC 2012 Winter Games are being hosted right here in Vernon BC!
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My Winter Carnival !
February 9, 2012
It is with great joy that I write today about one of the most amazing weeks I have had the pleasure of enjoying in Vernon BC.
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British Columbia’s Best Winter Carnival!
February 3, 2012
What a great week to be in Vernon BC! Proclamation of the 52nd Queen Silver Star was last night what a amazing event. Today the hot air balloons had a late start but got into the air above Vernon around 1:00 pm what a great show that was.
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Have you ever “Sported With Carnival?”
January 27, 2012
The first week of the Vernon Winter Carnival is coming up and brings us a variety of events. There are some pre-carnival events coming up in the next week like the Proclamation of Queen Silver Star and the 39th Annual Best decorated Premises contest.
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Anticipating February in Vernon!
January 13, 2012
You won’t want to miss it!
Vernon BC is beginning to bustle with Vernon Winter Carnival activities that begin February3rd. It seems this time of year is literally the calm before the storm. February begins with the giants in the air as hot air balloons float lazily above the City signifying Winter Carnival here has officially begun! Nearly every day and evening for two weeks there is an exciting event and nearly all Vernon businesses and organizations participate. I am sure that almost everyone that lives here is touched in some way by the excitement.
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Only In Vernon!
January 6, 2012
With Christmas behind us we are all looking for activities to work off the Christmas turkey and Vernon is the best place to do that.
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Christmas is Coming!
December 8, 2011
This time of year can be a bit dismal as it seems that the suns sets at 3:30 in the afternoon! Thankfully there are lots of bright lights that make the City sparkle during the build up to the Christmas holidays. This weekend (December 10 & 11) from 2pm to 6pm, the Historic O'Keefe Ranch is presenting a wonderful Victorian Christmas experience. Lots of festive activities and music; the mansion and ranch will be decorated beautifully and there will be hot apple cider and perhaps chestnuts roasting! I've heard that there could even be a visit from a very special person in a red suit as well.
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Put on those Skinny Skis!
November 10, 2011
The nordic trails at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre open today! And Silver Star Resort Nordic trails should open tomorrow. Great early season conditions at both places. If you want to be inspired to get or keep fit...check out either place.
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Burn off those turkey calories with a great hike
October 11, 2011
There is something extra special about revisiting favourite trails and pathways around Vernon at this time of year. With cooler temperatures, it just seems to be so much easier to explore a little further than you do during the heat of summer.
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Occupational Hazards
September 16, 2011
One of the delights of this job is taking travel writers out to experience Vernon from an 'insider's' perspective. Often this means food, which is hazardous to my waistline. But I continue to take one for the team in the interests of promoting Vernon's culinary delights.
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Life is Good - Golf is Good
September 2, 2011
I'm not the best golfer, in fact, I rarely golf, but when there is an annual tournament organized for tourism businesses in the Thompson Okanagan; I'll be there... even if it's just to create comic relief for the serious competitors.
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Last night for Free Civic Sounds Concerts is Thursday Sep 1 at 7pm
August 31, 2011
Nothing goes together as perfectly as music and a soft summer night in the Okanagan and there will be music in the air Thursday night in Vernon.
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Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, here for a day, a weekend, or the best time of your life, you’ll be amazed at what Vernon has to offer. If you’ve never ventured off Highway 97 when travelling through the North Okanagan, we invite you to make a turn in the right direction and visit our family-friendly community.
Vernon offers more than 100 lakes within a one-hour drive, world-class golf, mountain and wellness resorts, great beaches and trails, outstanding mountain biking, spectacular farmers’ markets three days a week, and family-friendly attractions and festivals.
Tourism Vernon is the official tourism organization for the community and operates the Vernon Visitor Centres. We invite you to visit us regularly to catch up on all that is new in Vernon or check out our Facebook page for information and photos of current activities in and around Vernon.
Check in, check it out and make Vernon yours!
Contact Us
701 Hwy 97 South
Vernon, BC V1B 3W4
Toll Free: 1-800-665-0795
Phone: 250-542-1415
Email: info@tourismvernon.com
