Teresa’s guidebook
Food scene
Best place to go with or without kids. Have lunch or a piece of pie in the old farmhouse cafe or pick up a gift or fresh fruit from the orchard. Kids will love the playgrounds and farm animals.
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Davison Orchards Country Village
3111 Davison RdBest place to go with or without kids. Have lunch or a piece of pie in the old farmhouse cafe or pick up a gift or fresh fruit from the orchard. Kids will love the playgrounds and farm animals.
Best breakfast in town, and a trendy selection of lunch options too!
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Eatology
3100 30 StBest breakfast in town, and a trendy selection of lunch options too!
Monday and Thursday mornings (8:00 am to 1:00 pm). Pick up some Okanagan fruit and veg and choose from a selection of local artisan crafts.
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Vernon Farmers' Market
3445 43rd AveMonday and Thursday mornings (8:00 am to 1:00 pm). Pick up some Okanagan fruit and veg and choose from a selection of local artisan crafts.
Country home with great breakfast and a terrific selection of baked goods. Try the cinnamon buns!
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Friesen's Country Tyme Garden
9172 Kalamalka RdCountry home with great breakfast and a terrific selection of baked goods. Try the cinnamon buns!
Nice ambiance, great service, and an interesting take on a broad range of Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
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THE MED
2915 30th AveNice ambiance, great service, and an interesting take on a broad range of Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
Beautiful converted barn, good food and good cider. A bit of an excursion, but the drive through farm country is worth the effort.
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Farmstrong Cider Company
4300 Maw RdBeautiful converted barn, good food and good cider. A bit of an excursion, but the drive through farm country is worth the effort.
For a special night out, this place has a great wine selection, good food and an elegant feel.
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Intermezzo Restaurant and Wine Cellar
3206 34 AveFor a special night out, this place has a great wine selection, good food and an elegant feel.
Vernon's only craft brewery. Featuring excellent brisket tacos in a grand industrial setting.
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Marten Brewpub & Grill
2933a 30th AveVernon's only craft brewery. Featuring excellent brisket tacos in a grand industrial setting.
Local flavours and fresh features - this is our "farm to table" favourite.
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Midtown Bistro
3024 30th AveLocal flavours and fresh features - this is our "farm to table" favourite.
Ride the rail trail to this place for lunch. Great food and great ambience.
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Pane Vino Pizzeria
3996 Irvine RdRide the rail trail to this place for lunch. Great food and great ambience.
Best local wineries
Boasting a terrific selection of wine crafted with grapes sourced throughout the Okanagan, this gem of a bistro offers fine quality yet simple food and a friendly atmosphere.
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Ex Nihilo Vineyards
1525 Camp RdBoasting a terrific selection of wine crafted with grapes sourced throughout the Okanagan, this gem of a bistro offers fine quality yet simple food and a friendly atmosphere.
A bold, modern building set amongst the vines and boasting a beautiful view of Okanagan Lake. Award winning pinot gris and food to match.
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50th Parallel Estate
17101 Terrace View RdA bold, modern building set amongst the vines and boasting a beautiful view of Okanagan Lake. Award winning pinot gris and food to match.
Amazing views of Okanagan Lake and beautiful patio to enjoy those views. Featuring Alsation-style wines and one of the best tours in the Valley.
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Gray Monk Estate Winery
1055 Camp RdAmazing views of Okanagan Lake and beautiful patio to enjoy those views. Featuring Alsation-style wines and one of the best tours in the Valley.
A highly rated restaurant with a focus on local products. Stunning building and views over the vineyards toward Okanagan Lake.
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O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars
2290 Goldie RdA highly rated restaurant with a focus on local products. Stunning building and views over the vineyards toward Okanagan Lake.
Grocery stores
The Best grocery store (especially the meat department) - this is where the locals shop. If you don't see a cut you like, ask and they will prepare it your way.
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Butcher Boys Grocery Store
4803 Pleasant Valley RdThe Best grocery store (especially the meat department) - this is where the locals shop. If you don't see a cut you like, ask and they will prepare it your way.
Local butcher/sandwich shop offering traditional German fare. This is where you find the best sausages, smokies and hearty soup and sandwiches.
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Helmut's Sausage Kitchen
2103 48 AveLocal butcher/sandwich shop offering traditional German fare. This is where you find the best sausages, smokies and hearty soup and sandwiches.
Fresh fish in the Desert? You Bet! Also features an array of deli-style meal options, perfect for your picnic by the beach.
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A Fine Kettle O' Fish
3408 31 AveFresh fish in the Desert? You Bet! Also features an array of deli-style meal options, perfect for your picnic by the beach.
Sightseeing
You have seen it from your suite - now head to nearby Kal Beach for soft sand and a beautiful view down the lake.
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Kal Beach
You have seen it from your suite - now head to nearby Kal Beach for soft sand and a beautiful view down the lake.
Hiking, mountain biking and swimming, right outside your door. The hilltop views over Kalamalka Lake offer the best chance for that trophy Insta-shot. Don't miss Jade and Juniper Beaches!
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
Hiking, mountain biking and swimming, right outside your door. The hilltop views over Kalamalka Lake offer the best chance for that trophy Insta-shot. Don't miss Jade and Juniper Beaches!
Hike or Bike the beautiful path along the lake of many colours (Kalamalka Lake). This is a must see. Rental bikes available at Kalavida Surf Shop near Kal Beach.
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Okanagan Rail Trail
Hike or Bike the beautiful path along the lake of many colours (Kalamalka Lake). This is a must see. Rental bikes available at Kalavida Surf Shop near Kal Beach.
Grab a coffee and a snack and sit on the patio overlooking Kalamalka Lake.
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Rail Trail Cafe
13904 Kalamalka RdGrab a coffee and a snack and sit on the patio overlooking Kalamalka Lake.
Learn all about the natural environment in the Okanagan from a unique setting high above the bustle of town.
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Allan Brooks Nature Centre
250 Allan Brooks WayLearn all about the natural environment in the Okanagan from a unique setting high above the bustle of town.
Want to experience the Okanagan of 1910? This well-preserved manor home tells the tale. Check out their website to see if there is a tour available during your stay.
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Mackie Lake House Foundation
7804 Kidston RdWant to experience the Okanagan of 1910? This well-preserved manor home tells the tale. Check out their website to see if there is a tour available during your stay.
Coldstream's newest park, featuring great picnic sites and a unique opportunity to sit by Kal Lake in the shade of ancient trees.
Sovereign Park & Beach
Kidston RoadColdstream's newest park, featuring great picnic sites and a unique opportunity to sit by Kal Lake in the shade of ancient trees.
Activities
Looking for a kayak or SUP? These folks have what you need, and will deliver to you on the lake.
Ed's Mobile Kayak Rental Vernon BC
13722 Watson DriveLooking for a kayak or SUP? These folks have what you need, and will deliver to you on the lake.
Rent paddle boards and bikes. E-bikes also available. Conveniently located beside the Rail Trail Cafe, so you can get your java fix too!
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Kalavida Surf Shop
13908 Kalamalka RdRent paddle boards and bikes. E-bikes also available. Conveniently located beside the Rail Trail Cafe, so you can get your java fix too!
World class powder in the winter and mountain biking/hiking through Alpine flowers in the summer. If you haven't experienced this Victorian themed village, it's worth the drive.
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SilverStar Mountain Resort
123 Shortt StWorld class powder in the winter and mountain biking/hiking through Alpine flowers in the summer. If you haven't experienced this Victorian themed village, it's worth the drive.
World class cross-country trails with a decidedly "locals" vibe. No pretence here! Try snowshoeing through the dense trees for a change of pace.
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Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
250 Sovereign Lake RdWorld class cross-country trails with a decidedly "locals" vibe. No pretence here! Try snowshoeing through the dense trees for a change of pace.
Hike the BX Ranch Trail along the cool valley floor to escape the heat and experience our local "rain forest". For online map go to ribbonsofgreen.ca.
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BX Ranch Dog Park
B X RoadHike the BX Ranch Trail along the cool valley floor to escape the heat and experience our local "rain forest". For online map go to ribbonsofgreen.ca.
If you like hiking, you need to check out this place. A great way to spend an energetic day at the northern tip of the Okanagan Valley.
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Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park
If you like hiking, you need to check out this place. A great way to spend an energetic day at the northern tip of the Okanagan Valley.