Welcome to Vernon and the sunny North Okanagan, where our casual lifestyle matched with spectacular outdoor recreation opportunities has led Vernon to become one of the most diversified communities in BC. The community is surrounded by three lakes; Okanagan, Kalamalka and Swan in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, one of the most desirable regions in Canada in which to live. The community is located approximately 4 1/2 hours by car from Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean, and 3 hours north of the US border at Washington State.

Vernon is the hub of the North Okanagan and has a population of over 43,000. Vernon is surrounded by several small communities including Coldstream, Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Enderby and Lumby. These communities, along with several unincorporated areas, are part of the Regional District of North Okanagan.

The Okanagan Valley region as a whole, has a population of over 360,000. The area is known for its long warm summers and mild winter climate.#mrbeast