Vernon

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Spend a day shopping

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

The North Okanagan is not just for those who love the great outdoors, it is also a shopaholics dream.

Vernon is known as the area’s shopping mecca and it lives up to its name with countless shops in

Take in some x-treme lacrosse action

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

Get Xtreme with two of North Okanagan’s roughest and toughest lacrosse teams.

Be amazed and entertained by the intense rivalry between the Vernon Royals and the Armstrong Shamrocks, as they battle to

Enjoy the annual IPE

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

What do cows, gut-wrenching rides, stuffed animals and cotton candy have in common? They are all part of the 108th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition, which takes place from August 29 to September

Move to the music at Festival

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

Movers and shakers get ready to be wowed by the North Okanagan’s summer music festival.

Enjoy a higher realm of music and dance under the open skies of Komasket Park during the sixth Annual Komasket

Sample the cuisine

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

The North Okanagan has got you covered for every culinary craving you can imagine.

With international cuisine ranging from Thai to Japanese and Greek to Indian, you can indulge in delights from the f

Marvel at Murals

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

The writing is on the wall in downtown Vernon. For a combination of beauty and history, city centre is the place to be.

Trace Vernon’s vibrant heritage by following more than 20 hand-painted murals

Hit the Links

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

The North Okanagan area is known all over the world for its award-winning golf courses. The renowned courses are perfect for the golfer that doesn’t leave home without a set of clubs.

Explore the

Spend a night at the movies

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

Looking to spice up your summer with some blockbuster action? Well, Vernon’s Famous Players cinema has all the heroes, villains and lovers you can ask for.

With seven screens and state-of-the-art sou

Enjoy the Nightlife

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

Paint the town red after dark with one of Vernon’s many downtown attractions.

Drop in to one of the countless coffee shops, tea bars, and diverse array of restaurants, complete with outdoor seating,

Pan For Gold

Monday, June 25th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

Low on funds? Strike it rich like they did a hundred years ago at Goldpanner Campground.

Roll up your pant legs and try your hand at panning for gold in the Monashee Mountains, which drew countless m