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You and your kids will love what's in store for them in Vernon. Enjoy sun-soaked days full of wet and wild discoveries or choose a vacation of snowy adventures. There's loads of fun for the whole family when you unplug on your vacation. Pick your season and then pick your activities. From the beach and valley to the highest mountain peak, there's plenty to do here.
Head to the Beach
Enjoy a day at the beach in Vernon; we have lots of them, and temperatures in are typically warm enough to continue enjoying well into fall! Find the perfect spot for you and your family. Pick a quiet fishing hole, a hidden cove for a family picnic or a beachside playground, Vernon is overflowing with options for a well-deserved family time out. Consider a watersport rental of kayaks, standup paddleboards, patio boat or wakesurf boat to explore local lakes at your leisure.
Celebrate the Harvest
Take the whole family out to Davison Orchards anytime from spring through fall, but particularly during harvest season. There's so much to see and do you might have a hard time fitting it all in to one day, including tours of the apple orchard, u-pick and enjoying fresh baked apple pie at the Farmhouse Cafe. On your way back, head down the road to Planet Bee and get the latest buzz on the valley bees and their tasty products, with a tasting of Western Canada’s largest selection of raw, pure honey or a sampling of their hand-crated mead for the grown ups.
From September to mid-October stock up on pears, apples, pumpkins, and other fall harvest goodies. There are plenty of fall festivals and events throughout the valley, including Family Daze in the Corn Maze at Historic O'Keefe Ranch (or their spookier haunted corn maze). See our Harvest Time section for all the events, festivals, fairs and fun things to do in the fall.
Learn About Flora, Fauna, and More
The best place to learn about the different creatures, plants and wildlife in Vernon is at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre, open until the end of October, where you can walk the trails, explore the naturescape garden and viewpoints or take in the interpretive exhibits. In chilly weather, head indoors to Okanagan Science Centre for interactive displays and exhibits, often with an Okanagan focus. Historic O'Keefe Ranch is always a great place to spend a warm fall afternoon, where you can learn about the history of the Okanagan Valley at the over 150-year-old, former working ranch and pet the farm animals. On cooler days or to appease the creative types in your family, stop in at the Vernon Community Arts Centre for classes, or visit the gallery and art shop to find a unique gift or memento of your trip.
Hike and Bike
The Vernon area has dozens of great hike and bike trails for easy family outings. Check out our hike and bike sections to see which ones would be right for you and the kids. Bring your own bikes, or you can rent some here:
For more family vacation ideas, head over to our Kid-Friendly Activities section of this website. You can also refer to our winter, spring, summer and fall vacation pages.
Ready to plan your visit? Make planning to visit Vernon a breeze by viewing Vacations Packages, or find places to stay. If you're looking for more things to do this fall in Vernon, download the Vernon Visitors Guide.
