About Greater Vernon

The Greater Vernon area has three beautiful lakes, rolling hills and scenic vistas. It consists of the City of Vernon, Silver Star Mountain Resort, the District of Coldstream, the Village of Lumby and the community of Lavington.

You'll find people at all stages of life in Vernon. Young couples, growing families, singles and those enjoying their retirement years, have all chosen Vernon as home. World-renowned golf courses, agri-tourism, hiking and biking trails and outdoor adventure are here for your enjoyment.

The City of Vernon is the largest city in British Columbia's North Okanagan Regional District and provides all the amenities of a major city.

Vernon is proud to be part of the Sister City program. Our Sister Cities and their proclamation dates are:

Modesto, California - Sept. 7, 1982

Tome, Japan - July 9, 1986

Tavullia, Italy - May 16, 1999

St. Lambert, Quebec - Feb. 14, 2000

Frankenberg, Germany - May 1, 2008

Sri Anandpur Sahib, India - April 22, 2013