Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Greater Vernon area has a heritage that is rich in arts and culture and is woven into the fabric of our people and our city.

Take a few hours or spend the entire day discovering the rich culture and diversity of Vernon. You'll find art galleries and live music, live theatre and outdoor murals. We have plenty of artists and artisans here who'd love to share their work with locals and visitors alike.

Discover the Caetani Cultural Centre or our Community Arts Centre. Take a stroll through our galleries or take a walking tour of our historic murals. Visit our Libraries, bookstores, museums and archives. Learn about our history by walking the Grey Canal Trail. It's all here waiting for you to explore.

Enjoy theatre under the stars with the Caravan Farm Theatre or take in a play at the Performing Arts Theatres.

Learn about how things work at the Science Centre and visit our Nature Centre to learn more about our world. Visit Nadine's Fine Art Gallery & Frames for beautiful watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings, frames and classes. Nearby Vernon Public Art Gallery is a terrific place to spend an afternoon viewing art and exhibitions.

There are several heritage buildings in Vernon, including Mackie Lake House where you can almost hear the whispers of those who once lived there. Spend an afternoon out at O'Keefe Ranch and immerse yourself in days gone by, you might even meet a ghost!

Just outside of the city, Lumby's Bear Valley Highlands offers art workshops and retreats at their off the grid resort, while ARTE funktional GALLERY & ASHPA NAIRA STUDIO on the westside of Okanagan Lake features a contemporary art gallery and studio where visitors can learn, explore and appreciate art in many forms.

Experience Vernon's arts, culture and heritage in all its forms. You might be surprised by how much is here.