The city of Vernon is located in the North Okanagan Valley in the Interior of British Columbia, on the West coast of Canada.   It is approximately 255 km (140mi) North of the US border, and approximately 415 km (258 mi) Northeast of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. The City of Vernon is located at the north end of the Okanagan.   Vernon is known for year round recreation , including skiing, golfing and a variety of water sports.   The population of Vernon is about 45 000 people. Coldstream, Lumby, Armstrong and Oyama and Falkland surround Vernon and bring the population up to about 78 500 people.   The average temperature from June to September is 24 degrees Celcius (75 F), perfect for lounging on any of the beaches around Vernon. During the winter, temperatures drop to an average of -2 degrees Celcius (28 F) allowing for great skiing and other outdoor winter activities.   The average rainfall is only 248 mm (9.75 inches) and Vernon receives 1903 hours of sunshine annually.   The economy in Vernon is based on light manufacturing, forestry, retail services, agriculture and tourism.

Nearby Communities and Vernon Neighborhoods ARMSTRONG AND THE SPALLUMACHEEN (map)   Armstrong and Spallumcheen are situated between the sunny, rolling Okanagan Valley and the cooler, forested Shuswap Valley. The name Spallumcheen is derived from the First Nations word meaning "beautiful valley", for obvious reasons. Spallumcheen is one of the finest agricultural areas in British Columbia, predominantly cloaked in rich green alfalfa and golden grains, with diverse farms nestled among pine-clad hillsides. ENDERBY   Enderby is an idyllic community, nestled on the banks of the Shuswap River. The surrounding area is a year-round paradise for outdoor recreation. An easy-walking par 3 golf course awaits, just 10 minutes north of Enderby. The Shuswap River, Mabel and Mara Lakes offer canoeists and kayakers miles of water to explore. The Larch Hills Cross Country Ski Area provides groomed trails for novice and advanced enthusiasts, as well as excellent hiking and cycling in the summer months. Snowmobilers will enjoy the Hunters Range trail system just east of Enderby. FALKLAND (map)   Falkland is located on Highway 97 in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Although situated on the edges of the Okanagan and Shuswap regions of the Thompson Okanagan, Falkland is closer to the North Okanagan area. Falkland is nestled at the confluence of three valleys and two rivers, the Salmon River and Bolean Creek, and is cradled by Tuktakamin Mountain to the south, and Estekawalan Mountain to the west. LUMBY AND CHERRYVILLE (map)   The topography is varied, with rich farmland nestled between rolling, forested hills. Lumby is recognized as the forestry capital of the North Okanagan. Lumby and Cherryville are vibrant and diverse towns, with a very strong sense of community spirit and co-operation, giving rise to several family events throughout the year. OYAMA (map)   Nestled in the sunny Okanagan Valley, between Wood Lake to the south and Kalamalka Lake to the north, the community of Oyama is known for its serenity, sunshine, beautiful clean lakes, PREDATOR RIDGE   A perfect balance of 1200 pristine acres and all this community has to offer, whether hiking it's natural wooded preserves, or wine at sunset overlooking vast lush fairways. VERNON AND COLDSTREAM NEIGHBORHOODS (Map)   Greater Vernon and the North Okanagan is a four-season playground, offering a wide range of things to see and do for all ages, abilities and energy levels. Vernon is known for its lakes and beaches in the summer, and winter sports, such as skiing and hockey, in the winter. Adventure Bay   Spectacular views, protected natural lands, maintained walking trails and sandy beaches. Coldstream/Kalamalka Lake (map)   The District is located just east of Vernon, surrounding the North end of Kalamalka Lake and extending through the beautiful Coldstream Valley. Bella Vista Foothills Swan Lake West Commanage Okanagan Landing Lavington North BX Silver Star South BX Whitevale