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Vernon
BC is located between Calgary AB and Vancouver BC approximately
140 miles north of the US border at the Northern end of the
diverse Okanagan Valley.
The
region boasts several lakes including Lake Okanagan (home of the
legendary lake monster “Ogopogo”) and Kalamalka Lake both of
which are ideally suited to water sports like water skiing,
swimming, and fishing. Less than 30 minutes away is a
world-class ski hill – “Silver Star Mountain Resort”.
Between the beaches and the ski runs you’ll find miles of
trails ideal for hiking and mountain biking.
Golf
enthusiasts will enjoy premiere golf courses like, “Predator
Ridge” which played host to the 2000 Skins Game, the Vernon
Golf and Country Club, Hillview Golf, and the Spallumcheen Golf
Club.
Population:
34,227 (Vernon)
9,551 (Coldstream)
Incorporated:
1892 (Vernon)
1906 (Coldstream)
Elevation:
416m
Economy:
Light manufacturing, forestry, retail, services, agriculture and
tourism.
The
Vernon/North Okanagan economy is well diversified and not
dependent on any one industry. Over 3500 businesses employ a
labour force of 33,000. Small businesses make up the majority of
companies particularly businesses in financial services,
forestry services and high tech industries. Entrepreneurship is
strong in the Okanagan with an ever-increasing number of
self-employed and home-based businesses.
Weather:
The
Vernon/North Okanagan weather is moderate. Vernon is home to one
of the most northern vineyards in Canada and several lush
orchards.
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Average
number of hours of sunshine per year: 1,903
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Average
amount of rain per year: 9.75 inches
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Average
amount of snowfall per year: 40 inches
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Average
Temperatures:
June – September 24 C or 75F
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October
– May –2C or 28F
Schools
and Education:
Vernon and area enjoys an
excellent school system including full French Immersion, public
and private schools, and Okanagan University College featuring a
Continuing Education division.
Additional Facts: Distances to
Vernon from:
| Kelowna, BC |
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40 min |
| Penticton, BC |
114km |
1 hour 40min |
Vancouver, BC
via Coquihalla Hwy |
441km |
5 hours |
Calgary, Alta.
via Trans Canada Hwy |
556km |
6 hours |
| Edmonton, Alta. |
851km |
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| Seattle, Wa. |
550km |
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| Spokane, Wa. |
454km |
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Festival and Event Dates:
February
Vernon Winter Carnival
June
Creative Chaos Craft Fair
Vernon Racing Days Begin
Downtown Street Festival
July
Canada Day Celebration
Funtastic Slowpitch Festival
Mid Summer’s Eve of the Arts
Okanagan Landing Regatta
August
Restoration Music Festival
September
Fall Fashion Gala
October
Okanagan Wine Festival Events
December
Downtown Christmas Light up
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