Vernon

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Congratulations to Betty Lohr! She won the Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Trip.

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Betty and a lucky person in her life are off to Vancouver and a two night stay at the chic Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in the heart of the city!  This urban getaway also includes dinner for two in the hotel’s ’see and be seen’ popular restaurant, Preston’s.  I suggest a long walk on the [...]

Snow “Peeks” Across British Columbia!

Monday, November 30th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

This is what we live for on the west coast of Canada – the arrival of snow on our spectacular mountains!  From the Kootenay Rockies – Fernie and Panorama, to the backyard of Vancouver at Cypress, Grouse and Seymour Mountains.  It’s all here for the novice to extreme skiers and boarders.   Passionate snow seekers dream [...]

The People, The Snow at Silver Star Resort

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

A mid-mountain village themed after a 19th Century silver mine, complete with rainbow-hued architecture and colourful characters too; Silver Star Ski Resort is all charm and incredible snow.

Silver Star Ski Resort Video

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

A great video tour of Silver Star Ski Resort!  See the full article

Winter Wonderland

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Summerland winters are comfortably mild for outdoor fun offering easy access to nearby alpine and cross-country ski trails. Our central location between Penticton and Kelowna makes it a perfect choice

Hit The Courts

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

If you feel like getting active while soaking in some sun, take a swing at tennis. Vernon offers more than 20 courts where tennis fans can get in a great workout and win a few rounds.

Some of the m

Set sail

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

Looking for adventure? Then make sure you fit sailing into your summer schedule this year.

The North Okanagan Sailing Association is a volunteer driven non-profit organization that promotes sailing

Sleep under the stars

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

Pack up the car and get ready for an outdoor adventure at one of the North Okanagan’s campgrounds.

Choose one of the many provincial or private campgrounds to pitch your tent and unroll your sleepin

Tour an Orchard

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

Come discover one of the North Okanagan’s main attractions – the luscious orchards that envelop the valley. The area’s fertile soil and pleasant weather make it home to some of the most plentiful fr

Take a dip

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

If you are looking to make a splash, but don’t want to find sand in your shoes, check out one of North Okanagan’s indoor or outdoor pools.

The Aquatic Centre at the Vernon Recreation Complex can ac