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Photo Courtesy: The Museum andArchives of Vernon TheNorthOkanaganiscomprisedof6communities including Vernon, Coldstream, Lumby, Armstrong, Spallumcheen and Enderby. We acknowledge the traditional and unceded territory of the Sylix Okanagan People. Vernon is situated 46km (29mi) north of Kelowna, a 4.5 hour drive northeast of Vancouver, or a 6 hour drivewestofCalgary.Vernonhasbeendubbed “The City of Murals” for its massive and breathtaking historic murals drawn on buildings throughout the downtown core. Greater Vernon is surrounded by 3 lakes; the northern tip of Okanagan Lake to the west, Kalamalka Lake, the beautiful emerald “Lake ofManyColours”totheeastand Swan Lake to thenorth.Althoughsparklinglakesandbeaches make Vernon a popular summer destination, winterenthusiastsalsoflockto Sovereign Lake Nordic Club & SilverStar Mountain Ski Resort. The City hosts and boasts Western Canada's largest Winter Carnival. The area is also noted for year-round outdoor recreation, beaches, scenic hiking and biking trails and winter fun. Golf choices are abundant and include the world renowned Predator Ridge. ExplorethesectionsofthisGuidetofindlistings and exact map locations for Accommodations, Attractions, Parks, Golf Courses, Wineries, Shopping, Museums, History, Art Galleries, Restaurants, Real Estate, Services and more. For Events throughout the Okanagan go to www.okmapguides.com.
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Photos:Armstrong Spallumcheen VIC • Credit Jenna ChurchillPhotography and Neighbourly byAdi Schlaak Situated just 23km (13mi) north of Vernon, Armstrong and Spallumcheen offervisitorsa warmwelcomeandaccesstogreatattractions. Abountifularearichinagricultureandheritage, Armstrong offers visitors antique and specialty stores,afarmers’marketonSaturdays,unique dining experiences, theatre and a Museum and Art Gallery.Visitorscanalsoattendmany agricultural and 4H activities throughout the year including the annual IPE, the largest agricultural fair in BC. New toArmstrong SpallumcheenisBloomFlowerFestivals.Watchforthe Tulip and Sunflower Festivals. In our beautiful valley (the First Nations meaningof“Spallumcheen”)youcanvisitlocalfarms for fresh fruit, produce and honey. Explore the roads less travelled on our North Okanagan ShuswapBarnQuiltTrailorsimplyenjoyavisit toouroutdoorpool,parkandshops.Trysome samples at The Village Cheese Co. and Farmstrong Cider Co. Enjoy a day biking, visiting historical sites or go for a hike...the choicesareendless.Ifgolfisyourgamedon’t miss the championship Spallumcheen Golf Course.Seepg3fordetailedArmstrongmap.
Photo: Village Cheese Co.
2021 Estimate Armstrong Spallumcheen Population 5,529▲ 5,490▼ Elevation 395 m/1296 ft 395 m/1296 ft LandArea 5.23 sq km/2 sq mi 255 sq km/38.5 sq mi Incorporated 1913 1892 3550 Bridge Street • 250-546-8155 • www.aschamber.com
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Welcome to Enderby, a friendly community withfreshair,crystalclearwaterandbeautiful surroundings. Located 35km (22mi) north of Vernon, this “little city” is one of nature’s best playgrounds situated on the banks of the pristine Shuswap River. It is connected by Mabel Lake to the East and Mara Lake to the North, with the majestic Enderby Cliffs soaring overhead, providing a breathtaking and memorable view of the Shuswap and Okanagan Valley.
The downtown ambience is reminiscent of earlierdaysandoffersawidearrayofshopping and dining experiences enveloped in a spirit of heritage. Enderby’s Deep CreekTool Museum is home to the world’s largest Reel Lawnmower and of course, you must visit Enderby’s Starlight Drive-In Theatre, the largest drive-in movie theatre screen in NorthAmerica.
This agriculturally active area offers farmers’ markets and fresh fruits and vegetables during summer months. See page 40 for a detailed Enderby map.
Photo: Julie Shypitka
For more info contact the Enderby Visitor Centre 1-877-213-6509 www.enderbychamber.com
Whether it's the landscape or the culture, the Monashee isonthe"edge" .TheHwy6Hotsprings Route east of Vernon includes Coldstream, Lumby,CherryvilleandArrowLakes.Lessthan 30 mins from Vernon this meandering highway bridges the Okanagan with the Kootenays and is one of the great scenic drives in BC. #RefreshYourRoute -TheLumbyareahaseasy access to over 100 trails in a land of parks and nature preserves. Explore the backcountry on foot, horse or ATV. Stay at a cozy heritage log cabinorlodgeanddiscoverMonasheeProvincial Park, Granby Provincial Park, the Greystokes andAberdeenPlateau,ParkMountain,Shuswap and Rainbow Falls. This area is also one of the bestplacesinCanadaforhang-glidingandbackcountrysnowactivities. Enjoy the heritage village of Lumby with its murals, outdoor markets and patios. Every Saturday, the Lumby Public Market offers quality arts and crafts. Lumby Days and Cherryville Days are just a few of the great events for locals and visitors alike. See page 38 for a detailed Lumby map.
Photos Courtesy: Lumby Chamber of Commerce
Photo: Melanie Wolczuk
Stats & Facts: 2021 Estimate Population 2,042▲ Elevation 495m/1625 ft LandArea 5.27 sq km/2 sq mi Incorporated 1955 For more info contact the Lumby Chamber of Commerce 1882 Vernon Street 250-547-2300 www.monasheetourism.com
