| Vernon Area History - The North Okanagan has a rich history dating back to the early Spanish explorer. An over view of the olast 100 years or so is captured on the City of Vernon website (Click here for link) |
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| Arenas - both Vernon & Kelowna general purpose including ice hockey |
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| Conveniences - 10 minutes from the City of Vernon with the City of Kelowna within 30 minutes drive |
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| Performing arts - Vernon performing arts center provides a full calendar with even more in Kelowna | |||||
Education - In addition to a wide range of primary, secondary and adult education options, the University of British Columbia maintains a major facility within 30 minutes of Vernon |
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Farmers' markets - The summer season provides almost daily supply of fresh fruit & vegetables as well as plenty of home made breads and other delicious hand made goodies. Add Kelowna and there is an endless supply. Make a tour of the farms and vineyards in the area |
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Hiking & Camping - whether a local afternoon jaunt or a serious expedition, you'll find that one outstanding feature of British Columbia is the endless public or "Crown" land nearly everywhere that is open for your use. In addition there are numerous large Provincial and National Parks. Bring the energy and the great outdoors is there for the asking. |
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| Mountain and Road cycling - The Okanagan area brings with it the perfect summer weather and miles of low traffic roads & trails to satisfy even the most avid enthusiasts | |||||
Boating/kayaking - Hundreds of miles of lake-shore within easy drive distance of the Ranch |
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Hospitals - The Vernon Jubilee Hospital has been in operation over 100 years. Nearby Kelowna also has 1st class medical facilities capable of handling even the most complex of medical needs. |
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Large lakes - Kalamalka Lake and Okanagan Lake are both within minutes - water sport rentals including houseboats available |
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| Quality wine tasting at over 100 local vineyards - some of the best wines anywhere are found here | |||||
Horse Racing - Twice a year the Vernon Track brings out the best horses in the area. |
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| Golf - Some of Western Canada's best golfing is waiting for you including 27 holes at Predator Ridge which is judged by some to be one of the best courses in Canada ranking up there with some of the best anywhere |
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| Skiing - Silver Star is just 15 minutes up the hill and Big White only a short drive past Kelowna with Sun Peaks just north of Kamloops - not to mention a dozen or so other ski facilities within easy driving range. Heli-ski and SnoCat-skiing nearby Cross Country skiing - Groomed trails and millions of acres of open land ready |
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| Airports - Vernon Airport maintains a 3,500' runway airport in the City suitable for light/private aircraft. A short drive south, the Kelowna International Airport accomodates commercial flights that conect daily to Vancouver, Seattle, Calgaary and other major centers. Auto Racing Enthusiasts - Sun Valley Speedway includes a full summer calendar including NASCAR Shopping - All the stores you'd expect in any metropolitan area including the big box operations such as Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, Office Max and the rest - and then the one's you don't expect - hundreds of small specialty shops carefully nurtured by people who care/dare to bring you something different. |
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| Museum & library - filled with history and information Hunting & fishing -- some of the best hunting and fishing in the world in BC |
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