Welcome to the Official Trails Capital of BC. Here outdoor recreation and spectacular vistas take centre stage, but what’s unique is how we connect people to these places through one of British Columbia’s largest and most varied trail networks. From dramatic lakeside rail trails to thrilling mountainside singletrack. From hillside hiking paths to downtown culture connectors, Vernon’s version of getting outside is human-powered, sustainably-focused, culturally-rich and community supported. The story these experiences weave is one that is all about connection – to our community, to our history, to our culture and to our special and sacred places that we’re bound to protect.
The City of Vernon is the largest city in British Columbia’s North Okanagan Regional District and provides all the major amenities. The City of Vernon has 60 accommodation properties as of 2023, with room revenues in the City of Vernon reaching $59.8 million, more than doubling from $22.7 million in 2013. This highlights a continued growth in the City’s room revenue over the past decade.
As a proven tourism destination in the Okanagan Valley, the tourism sector in the Vernon area continues to attract new tourism products and investment to the area.