Vernon
This lakeside city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, Vernon sits on the shores of Okanagan Lake with a walkable centre full of cafés and restaurants and scenic views across the water to the surrounding mountains. The city takes its name from Forbes George Vernon, a 19th-century MLA who helped establish the nearby Coldstream Ranch, and was incorporated in 1892. Orchards thrive in the area's warm summers, and beaches along the lake add to the outdoor draw.
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- Population40,116
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.1 km2.5 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Vernon: quick answers
Where is Vernon?
Vernon is in Canada.
How do you get to Vernon?
The nearest airport is Vernon (YVE), about 9 min away by road. The nearest train station is Kamloops, about 1 hr 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Vernon?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C24°F. The wettest month is November, with about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Vernon?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 24 restaurants, 12 cafés and 27 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Vernon?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kelowna, Salmon Arm and Silver Star Mountain.