Vernon

At a Glance Population: 36,000 Health Services: Vernon Jubilee Hospital VJH Site Description Education: Nine elementary schools (French Immersion available) and three secondary schools.  Vernon also has a number of private schools. Okanagan College campus. Education: Nine elementary schools (French Immersion available) and three secondary schools.  Vernon also has a number of private schools. Okanagan College campus. Economy: Manufacturing, tourism, forestry, retail services and agriculture More Information: Vernon, BC School District No. 22

Lifestyle

Vernon’s location between Swan, Kalamalka and Okanagan Lakes makes it an ideal destination for those who appreciate the balance of a small town with all the amenities of a larger urban centre.

Low living costs, new housing developments and proximity to an international airport easily make Vernon an enviable place to work and play.

Recreation and Culture

Vernon is a city as rich in history as it is in unmatched beauty and abundance of recreational and cultural activities.  

Downtown Vernon offers a host of choices in shopping, restaurants, nightlife, beautiful parks and heritage buildings.

Within easy reach of the city are spectacular golf courses, hiking trails, beaches, parks, camping and water sports of every kind.
Only 20 minutes away is Silver Star Mountain Resort – a playground for winter activity lovers.

Getting Here

Vernon is located at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 6 in the Okanagan Valley just 46 kms north of Kelowna and 117 kms southeast of Kamloops.

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