Top 10 Things to do in Vernon, BC (& surrounding Area)

From Richard Harley, Owner - VPO Vernon

"My favourite adventures in the winter is definitely to be skiing at Silver Star. It is where I learned to ski [more than] a few years ago and I still love it. Summer favourite is either running the DH park up Silver Star or enjoying the beautiful waters of Kalamalka Lake. "


1. Silver Star Mountain Resort

Winter: Skiing/Snowboarding/X-C Skiing/Snowshoeing With over 3000 acres of skiiable terrain, 115 alpine runs and over 100 km's of Nordic trails, Silver star truly is 'my mountain' and only 22 km's from downtown Vernon.
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Summer: Downhill Biking/Hiking From beginner trails to expert runs, Silver Star has 1600 vertical feet and 17 trails for riding. There is also plenty of hiking to explore.
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2. Kayaking/Canoeing

With the lakes and rivers that are close by the adventures available are almost limitless. From getting out on the lakes for a casual paddle with your kids to a high adrenaline run down the Shuswap River to a multi-day trip around the Bowron Lakes.


3. Rock Climbing

Cougar Canyon
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park - Follow the road past the main parking lot off Cosen's Bay Road for a few km's and you'll come to a small parking lot on the left with a 'Lock out Auto Crime' sign.
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Skaha Bluffs
South of Penticton
Skaha Bluffs Info
Skaha Rock Climbing

Ice Climbing
Maybe this will happen again this January
Rare Ice Form off Hwy 97 Near Vernon


4. Fly Fishing

Vernon has many alpine lakes to explore: Postill Lake, Oyama Lake - nice and peaceful
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5. Alpine Hiking

Monashee Mountains
Endless possibilities from day hikes to overnight backcountry treks - the Monashee Mountain range has it all.
Hiking Trails


6. Ski Touring

Roger's Pass or Coquihalla Summit
Or anywhere with untracked powder, but play safe and know your avalanche safety routines!
Roger's Pass Review Roger's Pass Info CAA - Avalanche Info


7. Day Hikes

BX Falls
For a quick hike within a few minutes of home
BX Falls
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
Kal Park Map


8. Cycling

Endless roads to get your workout on
Bike Map


9. SUPing - Stand Up Paddleboarding

Put your board in anywhere, go as far as you want, but watch for the afternoon winds


10. Long Board Downhilling

No - that's just too crazy!
Vernon DH