Vernon (British Columbia)

Vernon is a city of about 45,000 people (2023) in the north end of the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada.

Vernon (British Columbia) Halal Travel Guide

History

The site of the city was discovered by the Okanagan people, a tribe of the Interior Salish people, who named the community Nintle Moos Chin, meaning "jumping over place where the creek narrows". This name refers to a section of the Swan Lake that passes through Downtown Vernon and the community's central business neighborhood. Some of these were part of the Okanagan Indian Band, a First Nations government part of the Okanagan Nation Alliance. This name was followed by Priest's Valley, which serves as an Indian reserve, and its present name, in honour of Forbes George Vernon, a pioneer member part of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for Yale. The Okanagan people settled around the city's two lakes, Okanagan Lake and Swan Lake, obtaining seasonal sources of food.

In 1811, fur traders began travelling around the area. After one of these, David Stuart, began working with the Pacific Fur Company, which was bought out by the North West Company; Luc Girouard became the first white settler. The North West Company was forced to merge with the Hudson's Bay Company in 1821. A number of fur traders decided to camp in Vernon, which started to develop in 1863, following a Gold discovery at the Cherry Creek, Monashee Mountains, Mission Creek and the east side of Okanagan Lake. After the development began, numerous ranches were constructed. Centreville and the community's original central business neighborhood, was formed in 1885. That same year, a post office, hotel, general store, and school house was constructed. A Hudson's Bay Company store was established in 1887, in a rough wooden structure. Historically a major economic hub destination in the Okanagan, Vernon was home to many cattle ranches and fruit orchard areas, attracting British families.

Vernon's growth accelerated beginning in 1891, after the Canadian Pacific Railway was opened. Fruit trees were planted in Vernon, which first grew by the early 1890s. In 1908 and the Okanagan Mounted Rifles military program was formed in it, thus bringing a number of people to the area during World War I and World War II for lessons.

Travel as a Muslim to Vernon (British Columbia)

GPS: 50.265|-119.284

By car

Vernon is accessed from the north or south by Hwy 97. It is a 30-40 minutes drive from Kelowna and just over an hour from Kamloops. Travel duration from Vancouver (via Kamloops and the Coquihalla Hwy 5) is 4½-5 hours. Hwy 6 connects Vernon to Lumby and the Slocan Valley and Nelson (British Columbia)|Nelson to the east.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Vernon (British Columbia)

Vernon has a very small airport but no commercial flights. Kelowna International Airport GPS 49.9512,-119.3800, between Kelowna and Vernon about 30 min to the south, is served by Air Canada, Westjet, and sometimes Horizen/Alaska Air.

Get Around

Vernon is quite spread out. Many of the restaurants and hotels are located close to the town center while the attractions are often at the edge of town. Having a vehicle will be the most efficient way to get around and see the sights. The Vernon Regional Transit System operates local buses that connect the downtown Vernon bus exchange with outlying areas. The routes cover a number of the attractions but service tends to run every 35 or 70 minutes. Adult cash fare for travel within Vernon (including Coldstream) is $2 or $5 for a day pass.

What to see in Vernon (British Columbia)

Vernon Davison Orchards Village entrance - The Davison Orchards Country Village entrance

• Davison Orchards Country Village - Davison Orchards | 3111 Davison Road GPS: 50.26451, -119.30930 ☎ +1 250 549-3266 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 8AM Monday - 6PM, F-Sa 8AM Monday - 8PM Entry is free. The Johnny Popper Tour is $4/6 (child/adult) A family-run apple orchard that has become a popular family attraction. There are some sheep, goats and chickens (feed is available for 25¢), two playgrounds, lots of tractors to look at (or climb onto), and a 20 minutes tractor-drawn ride (the Johnny Popper Tour) through the orchard where the guide explains some of the history of the orchard and what they do. A bakery and cafe sell freshly baked goods, including the popular apple cider donuts, and the shop sells local fruit and their cold-pressed fresh apple juice.
• Historic O'Keefe Ranch - 9380 Hwy 97 GPS: 50.3638, -119.2825 ☎ +1 250 542-7868 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 5PM from Mother's Day to Thanksgiving (early May to early Oct) Ranch: $10/13 (youth/adult); Corn maze: $6/8 (youth/adult) - One of the first ranches created in the Okanagan and the buildings are now a legacy site open to the public. Many of the buildings have been restored and their are exhibits on the history of the ranch and ranching in British Columbia. Notable sites include the O'Keefe Mansion and the church and the old school and the Greenhow Museum (with a large model railroad upstairs) and the farm animals. There is also a corn maze to explore for an extra fee.
• Planet Bee - 5011 Bella Vista Road GPS: 50.26316, -119.30621 ☎ +1 250 542-8088 | Opening Hours: July-Aug: Monday to Saturday 8AM Monday - 7PM, Sunday 9AM Monday - 5:30PM; May-June September - Oct Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 8:30AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 9AM Monday - 5PM; November - Apr: Monday to Saturday 8:30AM Monday - 5:30PM, Sunday 9:30AM Monday - 4:30PM Entry and self-guided tour is free. Information presentations are $2.50/person (15 min) or $5.50-7 (child/adult for 50 min) - Bee farm with glass hives that allow you to watch the bees make the honey, honey and mead tasting, and a gift shop with a large selection of honey products. For a small fee and there are information presentations available daily in July/Aug and on weekends in June and Sept that provide more info on bees and beekeeping. The bees are active year round but are most active in the summer.
• Paint & Sip 123Artful - 123@ - Vernon Vernon ☎ +1 250 550-3916 - 40-50$ - Step by step painting painting classes which are hosted in local venues such as pubs, coffees shops and studios in Vernon, Armstrong, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Kamloops and Kelowna. Events are roughly two hours long, and you leave with the canvas you created. Dates, venues and other info is posted on their website.

What to Do

Kalamalka Lake - Kalamalka Lake

• Silver Star and the local ski hill, is one of the top cross country ski areas in Canada.
• Golfing at Predator Ridge, The Rise Golf Course, Hillview Golf, Vernon Golf & Country Club
• Enjoy Kalamalka & Okanagan Lakes

• Kal Beach - 13836 Kalamalka Road (in Coldstream) GPS: 50.2311, -119.2659 a large parking lot is accessed from Husband Road - Sandy beach at the north end of Kalamalka Lake with a swimming area, beach volleyball and picnic tables. A concession stand is open in the summer.
• Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park - access from Kidson Road or Cosens Bay Road GPS: 50.2039, -119.2598 - Day use park with picnic areas, beaches and many hiking trails with some nice views that show off Kalamalka Lake's vibrant colour in summer. The terrain is hilly with a mix of grassland, forest and wetlands. Mountain biking is allowed in some areas of the park. Note that all beach access requires some walking. The park is undeveloped and only has pit toilets.
• Kin Beach - 7248 Tronson Road GPS: 50.2492, -119.3490 from downtown, take 25th Ave, turn right onto Tronson Road and follow until it reaches Lake Okanagan - Sandy beach on an arm of Lake Okanagan. There's a swimming area, beach volleyball court, playground and picnic tables in mature trees.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Vernon (British Columbia)

• Lots of shopping including most of the big box stores (Walmart, Home Depot, Best Buy).

Halal Restaurants in Vernon (British Columbia)

• The Italian Kitchen - 2916 30th Ave GPS: 50.2635, -119.2700 ☎ +1 250-558-7899 Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 2PM; Dinner daily from 5PM Starters $8-16, Pasta and mains $18-30 - Located in the downtown core. Great food, big portions.
• Kelly O'Bryans - 4215 32 Street GPS: 50.2741, -119.2731 ☎ +1 250-549-2112 | Opening Hours: 11AM - midnight Starters $7-18, mains $15-33 A bit of everything on a large menu.
• Little Tex Restaurants - 3302 29th Street GPS: 50.2663, -119.2696 ☎ +1 250-558-1919 Opening Hours: Saturday Sunday 11AM Monday - 7PM, Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 8PM, Friday 11AM Monday - 9PM $13-20 - Mexican food.
• Outboard Waterfront Pub - formerly the Blue Heron Water Front Pub & Restaurant | 7673 Okanagan Landing Road GPS: 50.2360, -119.3552 ☎ +1 778-475-5981 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 11PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - midnight Starters $8-20, mains $12-24 - Waterfront restaurant with a patio overlooking Lake Okanagan. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Part of the Blue Heron Marina.

• Safeway Deli
• Food Court at the Village Green Mall

• Sir Winstons Pub - 2705 32nd Street GPS: 50.2620, -119.2734 ☎ +1 250 549-3485 | Opening Hours: 11AM to close Starters $8-16, mains $15-20 - Two level pub with roof top patio and big screen TVs. Menu includes usual pub fare like burgers, sandwiches, wraps, bowls and fish & chips. Daily drink and food specials, like affordable wings on Thurs and Sun. Voted best pub in local Reader's Choice awards 2013-2015.

• Squires Four Pub

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Castle at Swan Lake - 7905 Greenhow Road GPS: 50.3334, -119.2401 ☎ +1 778-475-4232 +1-844-854-0490 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: 11AM $190-220 in summer, $120-145 in low season All-suite hotel with every room having a deck or balcony, fireplace and a full kitchen. Luxury touches include pillow-top mattresses, stainless steel kitchen appliances and rainfall showers. There is free Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimmingpool and hot tub, and a free continental breakfast. There are one and two bedroom suites, and reviewers indicate rooms are spacious.
• Sparkling Hill Resort - 888 Sparkling Pl GPS: 50.1981, -119.3928 ☎ +1 250-275-1556 +1-877-275-1556 $370 and up in summer, $290 and up in winter. Lake view rooms cost about $30 more per day. If you're looking to make extensive use of the spa, look for one of the health/wellness packages - 149-room resort with one of the largest spas in Canada. include floor-to-ceiling windows, Swarovsky crystal fireplaces, two person soaker tubs and mini-fridge. Rooms also include a complementary hot breakfast buffet, Wifi and use of the fitness facility. The architecture of the hotel is unique with its estimated 3.5 million pieces of crystal. The setting is also quite nice — the resort is built on a ridge overlooking Lake Okanagan, which affords some very nice views of the lake and the Monashee Mountains.
• Super 8 Vernon - @rnon.com - 4204 32nd Street GPS: 50.27429, -119.27424 ☎ +1 250 542-4434 +1-866-542-4434 +1 250 542-3479 Air-conditioned rooms equipped with refrigerators.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Vernon (British Columbia)

• Head south on Hwy 97 to see the rest of the Okanagan including Kelowna and Penticton.
• Head east on Hwy 6 to see the mountains and lakes of the West Kootenays, including Nakusp, New Denver and Nelson (British Columbia)|Nelson.
• Head north on Hwy 97 to the 97A and 97B to see the Shuswap lakeside towns of Salmon Arm and Sicamous.

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