Foodie Vacation |Vernon BC Food & Drink

Close your eyes and imagine boutique food shops, farm gate stores, and a year round farmers' market overflowing with the bounty of the land and its people. Now open your eyes... you're here, in Foodie Heaven.

Vernon is located in the heart of the North Okanagan's lush farmland. That means fresh, locally grown and prepared food all within a short walk, bike or drive from wherever you are. Fresh meats, vegetables, grain products and fruits are all right here, just waiting to make your taste buds tango.

Helmut's Sausage Kitchen

You can almost taste the 100 years of history that goes into making the handcrafted European sausage, smoked meats and deli treats at Helmut's Sausage Kitchen. Lamb, bison, turkey, chicken, beef, veal, pork, duck and goose are locally sourced and turned into tasty morsels for you to relish.

Say Cheese

You don't have to go far to find great cheese in Vernon. The Wedge Cheesery carries almost everything you could imagine. You'll find local and area cheeses as well as charcuterie boards, jams, chocolates, nuts, wine and more!

Some of the area cheeses include Bella Stella's formagella, a brie-like cheese made in Lumby and sold at the Vernon Farmers' Market. They also make formaggino (a spreadable cheese, similar in texture to cream cheese), ricotta and mountain cheese. The formaggino is available in plain, garden herb and provincial flavours. The Triple Island Cheese farm, outside of Cherryville, is known for its world class Gouda and Maasdammer cheeses, made the traditional way. You'll find more cheesey info on our cheese page!

Oils and Vinegar Tastings

Try some exotic oils and tantalizing vinegars at Olive Us Oil and Vinegar Tasting Room in downtown Vernon. They also have pastas, exotic salts and spices and some great gift and specialty items.

Area Bakeries

Many of the local coffee shops and cafés make their own baked goods. Vernon also has some great bakeries. Check out our Bakeries page for more tasty info.

Liquid Taste Treats

There is an abundance of wineries, cideries and distilleries in the Vernon area. Find your favourite Okanagan drink to pair with the great foods and food products from our area.

Restaurants

Vernon is a melting pot when it comes to the cuisines of the world. You can choose from Asian, European, Mediterranean, and North American fare in quaint restaurants, cafes, pubs and eateries. There's everything here from Pirogues to Pho, with much of it prepared with fresh, local ingredients. See our Restaurants Page for more info.

Fresh Fruits and Veggies

Follow your nose towards seasonal fruit pies made from old family recipes, as well as homemade jams and preserves at Apple Crate Bakery at Davison Orchards. While you're there be sure to sample in season fruits and vegetables from their orchard and gardens.

For a sampling of where to get more fresh fruits, vegetables, honey and meats visit our Farms and Orchards section.