Lakes & Mountain Guidebook
Sightseeing
Okanagan Rail Trail
Enjoy kilometers of biking trails beginning at Kal Beach.
The Tillicum Road trailhead leads a short hike to the waterfalls or waterfall viewpoint. Head past the viewpoint for a longer creekside hike or descend the stairs to a shallow pool at the foot of BX Falls.
52 locals recommend
BX Creek & Falls Trail
7373 Tillicum RdThe Tillicum Road trailhead leads a short hike to the waterfalls or waterfall viewpoint. Head past the viewpoint for a longer creekside hike or descend the stairs to a shallow pool at the foot of BX Falls.
To the early days of the Okanagan Valley. The Ranch was founded in 1867, and in its earliest days was at the end of the wagon road into the Okanagan Valley and the site of the stage coach depot. It was a small, self-contained community, with a Post Office, blacksmith shop, grist mill, and even its own church and cemetery. Many of the original buildings still exist, and are a delight to explore.
83 locals recommend
Historic O'Keefe Ranch
9380 BC-97To the early days of the Okanagan Valley. The Ranch was founded in 1867, and in its earliest days was at the end of the wagon road into the Okanagan Valley and the site of the stage coach depot. It was a small, self-contained community, with a Post Office, blacksmith shop, grist mill, and even its own church and cemetery. Many of the original buildings still exist, and are a delight to explore.
At Davison Orchards, you get fresh, local produce grown right here in Vernon, BC. Check out the bakery and café for the most delicious farm food you've ever tasted. Your kids will love it here. There's tons of space for them to run around and explore. Join one of the Johnny Popper Farm Tours for a chance to see for yourself how your groceries are grown.
143 locals recommend
Davison Orchards Country Village
3111 Davison RdAt Davison Orchards, you get fresh, local produce grown right here in Vernon, BC. Check out the bakery and café for the most delicious farm food you've ever tasted. Your kids will love it here. There's tons of space for them to run around and explore. Join one of the Johnny Popper Farm Tours for a chance to see for yourself how your groceries are grown.
Mountain Biking
Just minutes down the hill, Skyride is Vernon's premiere mountain bike shop for rentals, repairs, and all your mountain biking needs.
7 locals recommend
Skyride Bike & Board Inc.
4815 Silver Star RdJust minutes down the hill, Skyride is Vernon's premiere mountain bike shop for rentals, repairs, and all your mountain biking needs.
Skiing
Great for mountain biking and hiking in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Visit Silver Star for great winter skiing!
169 locals recommend
SilverStar Mountain Resort
123 Shortt StGreat for mountain biking and hiking in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Visit Silver Star for great winter skiing!
Just minutes up the hill, Sovereign Lake is amazing for nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Rentals are available at the parking lot chalet.
42 locals recommend
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
250 Sovereign Lake RdJust minutes up the hill, Sovereign Lake is amazing for nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Rentals are available at the parking lot chalet.
Food scene
For amazing food and local cider, visit Cambium Cider Co. and check out their incredible venue and menu!
58 locals recommend
The BX Press Cidery & Orchard
4667 E Vernon RdFor amazing food and local cider, visit Cambium Cider Co. and check out their incredible venue and menu!
Pane Vino is a family owned Farm to Table Pizzeria in Oyama, BC. Authentic Neapolitan Wood fire pizza made from locally sourced ingredients. Where two lakes meet, find the best place to eat.
38 locals recommend
Pane Vino Pizzeria
3996 Irvine RdPane Vino is a family owned Farm to Table Pizzeria in Oyama, BC. Authentic Neapolitan Wood fire pizza made from locally sourced ingredients. Where two lakes meet, find the best place to eat.
Only a short drive away on the outskirts of Armstrong you'll find an amazing place to enjoy a great meal and local cider.
41 locals recommend
Farmstrong Cider Company
4300 Maw RdOnly a short drive away on the outskirts of Armstrong you'll find an amazing place to enjoy a great meal and local cider.
Golf
Experience golf at the Okanagan's best golf courses. Featuring two 18-hole championship courses, a world-class practice facility, award-winning golf academy and so much more.
87 locals recommend
Predator Ridge Resort
301 Village Centre PlExperience golf at the Okanagan's best golf courses. Featuring two 18-hole championship courses, a world-class practice facility, award-winning golf academy and so much more.
Located across from the historic O’Keefe Ranch, just north of Lake Okanagan, Spallumcheen offers two distinct challenges – a 9 hole, par 34 course (2643 yards), and an 18 hole championship layout of 6423 yards.
34 locals recommend
Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club
9401 BC-97Located across from the historic O’Keefe Ranch, just north of Lake Okanagan, Spallumcheen offers two distinct challenges – a 9 hole, par 34 course (2643 yards), and an 18 hole championship layout of 6423 yards.
Winery
The Gray Monk Estate is comprised of 75 acres of lush vineyards overlooking Okanagan Lake, in addition to premium grapes sourced throughout the Okanagan Valley, to produce some of the world's finest wines.
166 locals recommend
Gray Monk Estate Winery
1055 Camp RdThe Gray Monk Estate is comprised of 75 acres of lush vineyards overlooking Okanagan Lake, in addition to premium grapes sourced throughout the Okanagan Valley, to produce some of the world's finest wines.
Centuries ago, glaciers moved through volcanic rock, leaving behind mountainsides, deep lakes, and ancient soils. Mission Hill Family Estate was among the first wineries to realise the potential of the valley. Today, the winery employs organic growing practices to cultivate wine of depth and character.
388 locals recommend
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
1730 Mission Hill RdCenturies ago, glaciers moved through volcanic rock, leaving behind mountainsides, deep lakes, and ancient soils. Mission Hill Family Estate was among the first wineries to realise the potential of the valley. Today, the winery employs organic growing practices to cultivate wine of depth and character.