HERE ARE A FEW LOCAL ATTRACTONS WITH LINKS IN GREEN………….VISIT THE VERNON TOURISM SITE FOR MORE.

Allan Brooks Nature Center
Located just 5 minutes from downtown Vernon, with its spectacular views of Greater Vernon and the 3 surrounding lakes, it is a great place to experience the diverse nature of the North Okanagan – A very popular attraction for bird & outdoor enthusiasts.

Canadian Wildlife Museum
The vision for the Canadian Wildlife Museum started in October 1993. Master Taxidermist Ken Schultz worked on this project for twenty eight years. Some of the scenes in the Museum took as much as six months full time labor to create and complete, for just one scene alone.

Downtown Murals
Twenty-seven amazing murals, some as large as 300 feet long and 40 feet high, depict the history, culture, scenery and folklore that made Vernon what it is today. Group tours available.

Galaxy Cinemas Vernon
Hunger has a new enemy, flavour has a new champion. Let our wraps, sandwiches, premium nachos and hot dogs become your new heroes. Make it a meal by adding fries, sweet potato fries, or poutine along with a regular drink to conquer your appetite. Please check our website for current movies.

Historic O’Keefe Ranch
Step into the story of the Ranch, where history is preserved and shared. Wander through heritage buildings, meet the animals, and discover what life was like in the early days of the Okanagan.

Polson Artisan Market
Open May 15 - Sept 19, every Friday evening, 4-8 pm in Polson Park.

Okanagan Science Centre
The Interior Space and Science Centre (formerly the Vernon Science Centre) opened in October 1990 in the TOLKO building in downtown Vernon. We relocated to the heritage Park School in Polson Park in March of 1997. OSC offers a unique collection of hands-on exhibits that are based on scientific principles including Sound, Electricity and Magnetism, Light and Optics, Mechanics, Astronomy and Space Science.

Silver Star Mountain Resort
The beautiful majestic mountain landscape, the Victorian Village and outstanding Customer Service has made Silver Star Mountain Resort one of North America ’s favorite family resorts.

Splashdown Water Park
Ready to make a BIG splash! Splashdown has something for everyone! Splashdown Park offers 10 slides to choose from including two kiddie slides and the very popular "River Riot" Tube Slide, sure to thrill sliders of all ages.

Vernon Public Art Gallery
The Vernon Public Art Gallery sponsors exhibitions featuring local, national and international artists. The Gallery offers an extensive art education program through our local schools, hosts the "Brown Bag Tuesdays" at noon, and also houses an excellent gift shop, filled with quality, handcrafted, unique art items.

Vernon Library
The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is your library – your most economical, sustainable, and relevant source for information and entertainment. Established in 1936, the ORL serves over 360,000 people across an area covering 59,600 square kilometres through 29 branches. We also offer various services online through our website. Membership is FREE to people within our library regions, giving you access to the 16th largest library in Canada.

Vernon Museum & Archives
Explore our heritage further at the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives, where an impressive collection of artifacts is cleverly displayed to demonstrate a wealth of natural history, native history, and modern growth and development in the region. The museum offers a great gift shop, with an array of mementos and books for further reading.

Vernon Towne Cinema
Vernon Towne Cinema features movies and matinees.

Village Green Shopping Centre
Village Green Centre features more than 68 stores and service, and is located at the intersection of 27 Street and 48 Venue in Vernon. Offers a great selection of everything you need! Shopping hours: Mon, Tues, Wed and Sat: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.& Thursday and Friday: 9:30 to 9 pm. Sun and most holiday.

Wildcraft Forest Wild Tea Plantation
Visit Canada’s only wild tea plantation! On the edge of the Okanagan Valley it’s here that the mystical Monashee Mountains bring together rainforests and dry grasslands