Your Vacation Guidebook
Lake fun!
Paddle board, rent a boat, water ski, tube and more! Swim along the shore, dive off the dock and grab lunch on the lakeside patio at Alexander's Beach Pub & Liquor Store. Cross the road and grab a coffee and baked goods from the Rail Trail Cafe! Kalavida Surf Shop offers rentals from paddle boards to ebikes. You can also enjoy the lake in the winter when the bay freezes for hockey and skating fun!
Kalamalka Lake
This public beach is a 10 minute walk down a local trail 2 minutes from the suite! Nearby paddle board rentals at Kalavida Surf Shop, Eats and Treats at the beach concession, Alexander's Pub and Liquor (restaurant, outdoor patio and liquor store). Great place to spend the day!
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Kal Beach
This public beach is a 10 minute walk down a local trail 2 minutes from the suite! Nearby paddle board rentals at Kalavida Surf Shop, Eats and Treats at the beach concession, Alexander's Pub and Liquor (restaurant, outdoor patio and liquor store). Great place to spend the day!
If you bring your boat, there is parking on the property and two local boat launches: Kalavista boat launch and Kekuli Bay launch.
Boat Launch Road
Boat Launch RoadIf you bring your boat, there is parking on the property and two local boat launches: Kalavista boat launch and Kekuli Bay launch.
The lesser known of the lakes nearby. Swan Lake does not have any public beaches, but it does offer a boat launch off highway 97 on Meadowlark Rd for those wanting a quieter lake for paddle boarding, Kayaking or fishing!
Swan Lake
The lesser known of the lakes nearby. Swan Lake does not have any public beaches, but it does offer a boat launch off highway 97 on Meadowlark Rd for those wanting a quieter lake for paddle boarding, Kayaking or fishing!
If you have decided to ride the Rail Trail to Oyama, you will want to eat at Pane Vino Pizzeria and/or take a dip in Kaloya Regional Park. This little gem is so picturesque. It offers shade, greenery and lovely beach entry places to take a dip.
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Kaloya
16061 Trask RdIf you have decided to ride the Rail Trail to Oyama, you will want to eat at Pane Vino Pizzeria and/or take a dip in Kaloya Regional Park. This little gem is so picturesque. It offers shade, greenery and lovely beach entry places to take a dip.
Neighbourhoods
The neighbourhood is an outdoor recreation paradise. Deer, and the occasional black bear, are part of the community. Here you will find natural beauty in every direction with many activities in all four seasons. It is a small town vibe where the beaches and the Rail Trail draw people in so you will find paddle boarders, sunbathers, families, cyclists, and more enjoying what the community has to offer during the warm weather months. When the snow comes, it is a peaceful paradise where snowshoeing in the provincial park becomes a sanctuary for some. For others, the proximity to Silver Star Mountain takes them to the hill!
Coldstream
The neighbourhood is an outdoor recreation paradise. Deer, and the occasional black bear, are part of the community. Here you will find natural beauty in every direction with many activities in all four seasons. It is a small town vibe where the beaches and the Rail Trail draw people in so you will find paddle boarders, sunbathers, families, cyclists, and more enjoying what the community has to offer during the warm weather months. When the snow comes, it is a peaceful paradise where snowshoeing in the provincial park becomes a sanctuary for some. For others, the proximity to Silver Star Mountain takes them to the hill!
Local Ski/Bike/Hike Mountain
Fun for a day- hike or downhill mountain bike in the warm weather, ski/board/cross country/snowshoe in the winter!. Enjoy good food in the quaint little village. SilverStar Mountain, combined with Sovereign Lake, make up the largest daily groomed XC trail network in Canada! If it's summertime, beat the heat at a higher elevation, see more wildlife and there is even a pump track for kids! Enjoy the strange, but whimsical "Gnome Roam," Eurobungy, and the SilverStar museum. All only 25 minutes away!
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Silver Star Mountain
Fun for a day- hike or downhill mountain bike in the warm weather, ski/board/cross country/snowshoe in the winter!. Enjoy good food in the quaint little village. SilverStar Mountain, combined with Sovereign Lake, make up the largest daily groomed XC trail network in Canada! If it's summertime, beat the heat at a higher elevation, see more wildlife and there is even a pump track for kids! Enjoy the strange, but whimsical "Gnome Roam," Eurobungy, and the SilverStar museum. All only 25 minutes away!
Food scene
Great place for coffee, snacks, artisan items and basic necessities.
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Rail Trail Cafe
13904 Kalamalka RdGreat place for coffee, snacks, artisan items and basic necessities.
Great wine tasting experience, excellent pizza (etc), with a gorgeous patio- view of Okanagan Lake and orchards.20 Minutes away!
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O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars
2290 Goldie RdGreat wine tasting experience, excellent pizza (etc), with a gorgeous patio- view of Okanagan Lake and orchards.20 Minutes away!
Monday and Thursday mornings from 8am-1pm. Stroll the many market tables to see/purchase everything from homemade jams, farm fresh eggs, to plants, ciders and seafood!
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Vernon Farmers' Market
3445 43rd AveMonday and Thursday mornings from 8am-1pm. Stroll the many market tables to see/purchase everything from homemade jams, farm fresh eggs, to plants, ciders and seafood!
BX Cidery grows their own apples and makes the BEST cider! It is 15 minutes from the suite through our scenic countryside (google map it and take the back country roads:) They have just built a new restaurant with an outdoor feel (large garage doors open to the fresh air). You can enjoy live music, great food and delicious cider.
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The BX Press Cidery & Orchard
4667 E Vernon RdBX Cidery grows their own apples and makes the BEST cider! It is 15 minutes from the suite through our scenic countryside (google map it and take the back country roads:) They have just built a new restaurant with an outdoor feel (large garage doors open to the fresh air). You can enjoy live music, great food and delicious cider.
There is a lovely bike route to get to this cute coffee place. Outdoor picnic tables (with shelter), bike parking, famous donut Fridays! BUT they transform in the evening from coffee house to evenings with live music, delicious food, natural wines, craft beer and cocktails. All in a super cool building.
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Ratio Coffee & Pastry
3101 29th StThere is a lovely bike route to get to this cute coffee place. Outdoor picnic tables (with shelter), bike parking, famous donut Fridays! BUT they transform in the evening from coffee house to evenings with live music, delicious food, natural wines, craft beer and cocktails. All in a super cool building.
Enjoy a lovely outdoor brunch buffet on Sundays from 9-1pm. If brunch isn't your thing, they serve breakfast everyday (except Mondays)
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Friesen's Country Tyme Garden
9172 Kalamalka RdEnjoy a lovely outdoor brunch buffet on Sundays from 9-1pm. If brunch isn't your thing, they serve breakfast everyday (except Mondays)
Some people say this offers the "best breakfast in town!" You can decide for yourself.
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Eatology
3100 30 StSome people say this offers the "best breakfast in town!" You can decide for yourself.
Eclectic Mediterranean food. Family owned and operated since 1997. Offering lunch, dinner and happy hour (4pm-5pm). Seasonal menus.
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THE MED
2915 30th AveEclectic Mediterranean food. Family owned and operated since 1997. Offering lunch, dinner and happy hour (4pm-5pm). Seasonal menus.
If you feel like driving 20 minutes, you can visit the charming town of Armstrong where you will find this gem.
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Farmstrong Cider Company
4300 Maw RdIf you feel like driving 20 minutes, you can visit the charming town of Armstrong where you will find this gem.
"Family friendly, hip locals craft brewery." Martens specializes in craft beer and kitchen cuisine made from scratch. Voted one of BC's top ten tasting rooms! Everyday there is a different deal- check them out online for options.
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Marten Brewpub & Grill
2933a 30th Ave"Family friendly, hip locals craft brewery." Martens specializes in craft beer and kitchen cuisine made from scratch. Voted one of BC's top ten tasting rooms! Everyday there is a different deal- check them out online for options.
This is a GREAT place to take a break from your Rail Trail cycle. Many of us locals will ride the trail to Oyama, stop for lunch and a dip in the lake, then make the return trek home. Give yourself about a 4- 6 hour turn around and you have made day of it! Pane Vino is a family owned, farm to table woodfire pizzeria.
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Pane Vino Pizzeria
3996 Irvine RdThis is a GREAT place to take a break from your Rail Trail cycle. Many of us locals will ride the trail to Oyama, stop for lunch and a dip in the lake, then make the return trek home. Give yourself about a 4- 6 hour turn around and you have made day of it! Pane Vino is a family owned, farm to table woodfire pizzeria.
Ex Nihilo is latin for "out of nothing." This winery is the product of a lifelong dream that started "out of nothing" and offers wine tasting and a low key bistro that is shared with pride.
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Ex Nihilo Vineyards
1525 Camp RdEx Nihilo is latin for "out of nothing." This winery is the product of a lifelong dream that started "out of nothing" and offers wine tasting and a low key bistro that is shared with pride.
For an upscale wine tasting experience, try 50th parallel (by upscale I mean people dress more than casual). Venture into dinner for some unique dishes you won't find anywhere else. While this is a great winery, if you want to choose based on views, we like Peak Cellars better:)
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50th Parallel Estate
17101 Terrace View RdFor an upscale wine tasting experience, try 50th parallel (by upscale I mean people dress more than casual). Venture into dinner for some unique dishes you won't find anywhere else. While this is a great winery, if you want to choose based on views, we like Peak Cellars better:)
This place has something unique to offer- yoga and wine and brunch! Start your Sunday with a 45 minute yoga class, then enjoy brunch with some wine. The views from the patio are fantastic! If you need to borrow some yoga mats let me know!
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Gray Monk Estate Winery
1055 Camp RdThis place has something unique to offer- yoga and wine and brunch! Start your Sunday with a 45 minute yoga class, then enjoy brunch with some wine. The views from the patio are fantastic! If you need to borrow some yoga mats let me know!
The “fine dining” of Vernon. Family owned restaurant in the heart of downtown Vernon. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere.
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Intermezzo Restaurant and Wine Cellar
3206 34 AveThe “fine dining” of Vernon. Family owned restaurant in the heart of downtown Vernon. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere.
Italian Kitchen Company
2916 30th AveCool atmosphere. Downtown Vernon. Good food!
Pizza is very personal. But I love the pizza made here! My favourite is the Popeye with added Italian sausage! Mmm…mmm..yum.
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Jim's Place Pizza
1600 32 StPizza is very personal. But I love the pizza made here! My favourite is the Popeye with added Italian sausage! Mmm…mmm..yum.
Sightseeing
Great family spot! Animal barn, kids corral, muffins, pies and scones made in house, patio for breakfast or lunch. Real fruit ice cream and renowned 100% apple juice! Absolutely adorable gift shop with everything from pottery to books to placemats and gourmet food. Local farm grown food. Pets allowed on leash outdoors.
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Davison Orchards Country Village
3111 Davison RdGreat family spot! Animal barn, kids corral, muffins, pies and scones made in house, patio for breakfast or lunch. Real fruit ice cream and renowned 100% apple juice! Absolutely adorable gift shop with everything from pottery to books to placemats and gourmet food. Local farm grown food. Pets allowed on leash outdoors.
Atlantis Waterglijbanen
7921 Greenhow RdWaterpark fun in sunny Vernon.
Boasts western Canada's only fresh water dive park, Otter Bay beach, as well as the quiet cove of Sandy Beach. Lots of trails for biking and hiking. The trail systems lead into Predator Ridge where you can continue your hike/bike, stop at the outdoor yoga platform for a stretch (great view) and continue on to the lovely restaurant and patio at the Predator Ridge Golf course.
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Ellison Provincial Park
Ellison Park RoadBoasts western Canada's only fresh water dive park, Otter Bay beach, as well as the quiet cove of Sandy Beach. Lots of trails for biking and hiking. The trail systems lead into Predator Ridge where you can continue your hike/bike, stop at the outdoor yoga platform for a stretch (great view) and continue on to the lovely restaurant and patio at the Predator Ridge Golf course.
Gorgeous coastal feel, sheltered hike. Not arduous, but a good adventure. Great for dog walking and cooler temperatures in the summer.
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BX Creek & Falls Trail
7373 Tillicum RdGorgeous coastal feel, sheltered hike. Not arduous, but a good adventure. Great for dog walking and cooler temperatures in the summer.
For a comfortable, leisurely bike ride or stroll, head down the road 5 minutes to get on to the Okanagan Rail Traill. You can ride from Coldstream to Kelowna! Stop in Oyama for pizza and other snacks. Take in a swim along the shoreline at any point when you feel a little too warm. Rent bikes locally to make it all and easy day!
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Okanagan Rail Trail
For a comfortable, leisurely bike ride or stroll, head down the road 5 minutes to get on to the Okanagan Rail Traill. You can ride from Coldstream to Kelowna! Stop in Oyama for pizza and other snacks. Take in a swim along the shoreline at any point when you feel a little too warm. Rent bikes locally to make it all and easy day!
Vernon's legendary herons are visible from roadways near the heronry off 20th avenue in Vernon's north end. These majestic birds draw many tourists every year!
20 Avenue
20 AvenueVernon's legendary herons are visible from roadways near the heronry off 20th avenue in Vernon's north end. These majestic birds draw many tourists every year!
Open to guests by appointment. You can take a guided tour of these adorable animals, or shop for socks, car, rovings and gifts available at the country store. (camelothaven.com)
Camelot Haven Alpacas
6841 Raven RoadOpen to guests by appointment. You can take a guided tour of these adorable animals, or shop for socks, car, rovings and gifts available at the country store. (camelothaven.com)
Check out animals, past and present, learn about their lives and interesting facts and feats of nature. A grassland trail, interpretive centre, and learning stations throughout will be fun for kids of all ages. Also see some of Vernon's best views! Open Tuesday- Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm.
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Allan Brooks Nature Centre
250 Allan Brooks WayCheck out animals, past and present, learn about their lives and interesting facts and feats of nature. A grassland trail, interpretive centre, and learning stations throughout will be fun for kids of all ages. Also see some of Vernon's best views! Open Tuesday- Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm.
City/town information
August 31- September 4 2022 Armstrong's IPE (Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede)! Ferris Wheel, food, Family Fun, Candy Apples, Midway Games, Goat Milking, Rodeo Action, Mini chuck Wagons, Corn eating contest, Parade and more!!!
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Armstrong
August 31- September 4 2022 Armstrong's IPE (Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede)! Ferris Wheel, food, Family Fun, Candy Apples, Midway Games, Goat Milking, Rodeo Action, Mini chuck Wagons, Corn eating contest, Parade and more!!!
Golf
5 minutes down the road is Vernon's gorgeous golf course and country club. Play a round, enjoy the view and have a drink on the patio afterward.
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Vernon Golf & Country Club
800 Kalamalka Lake Rd5 minutes down the road is Vernon's gorgeous golf course and country club. Play a round, enjoy the view and have a drink on the patio afterward.
For a challenging golf course experience, Predator Ridge has great golfing and is surrounded by hiking trails. It's about 20 minutes from the suite and is worth and afternoon. Great patio for post golf game:)
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Predator Ridge Resort
301 Village Centre PlFor a challenging golf course experience, Predator Ridge has great golfing and is surrounded by hiking trails. It's about 20 minutes from the suite and is worth and afternoon. Great patio for post golf game:)