Winter itineraries

& DAY TRIPS

Family Snow Day

Morning

Start the day tobogganing at a park or hill around Vernon. Bring your ice skates to the Centennial Outdoor Rink for fun on the ice.

SIP, SHOP & DINE

Afternoon

Warm up indoors with a visit to the Boarding House Café to play a family board game and enjoy a hot drink and fresh baked scone.

Evening

Check out The Italian Kitchen Company for dinner. Spaghetti is always a kids’ favourite meal.

Morning

Winter is the perfect season for a shopping trip along Main Street (30th Avenue) in Downtown Vernon.

Afternoon

Grab lunch at the Roxy Café before continuing the shopping spree at The Vibe, Wildflower General Store, Kaleco Clothing and Cento Wear.

Locals love to spend an afternoon thrift shopping at Carousel Consignment, Distinctive Décor & Antiques and more.

Evening

Head downtown for dinner at The Med before catching a show at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.

Day Trips

Just a 30-minute drive from downtown Vernon and you will be in a storybook winter wonderland at SilverStar Mountain Resort. There is so much to do for all ages.

Hot Sips Trail

Ski and snowboard through champagne powder or head out on Brewers Pond for some skating and pond hockey. Tubing at Tube Town is a must do for all kids and kids at heart.

There are tons of options to enjoy delicious food at Silver Star. Try the locals’ favourite for baked goods, Bugaboos, or the classic pub atmosphere at Long John’s Pub. For a unique evening experience, ride in a snowcat to Paradise Camp for dinner.

Our Hot Sips Trail is a gathering of local coffee shops in Vernon’s downtown core, easy to tour on-foot or scooter.