Why go
- City in British Columbia, Canada.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Killiney Beach, BC.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Vernon Regional Airport (YVE).
- Home to roughly 49,167 people.
History
Vernon is a city in British Columbia, Canada. It is 440 km (270 mi) northeast of Vancouver. Named after Forbes George Vernon, a former MLA of British Columbia who helped establish the Coldstream Ranch in nearby Coldstream, Vernon was incorporated in 1892. Vernon has a population of 44,519 (2021), while its metropolitan region, Greater Vernon, has a population of 67,086 as of the 2021 Canadian census. With this population, Vernon is the largest city in the North Okanagan Regional District. A resident of Vernon is called a "Vernonite."
Must-see attractions
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- WestJet WS (737-700, Dash 8-400, 736) · 5 routes: Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-300, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Calgary*, Los Angeles*, Vancouver*
- Air North Charter - Canada 4N (737) · 2 routes: Vancouver, Whitehorse
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Seattle*
- Northwestern Air J3 (J31) · 1 route: Red Deer Industrial
- Pacific Coastal Airline 8P (BE1) · 1 route: Cranbrook
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vernon Regional Airport (YVE). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vernon, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.