Meetings
Welcome to Vernon: Where Business Meets Adventure
Located in the heart of British Columbia’s breathtaking Okanagan Valley, Vernon provides an exceptional setting for meetings and group events of all sizes. With lakes, mountains, and scenic trails surrounding you, Vernon is where outdoor adventure elegantly meshes with productivity, offering your attendees an experience that inspires both professionally and personally.
Take the time to relax and embrace all that makes Vernon unique. Whether you’re hiking or biking along our scenic trails, savouring local flavours, or enjoying a round of golf on our beautiful courses, we have plenty of outdoor activities to refresh your spirit.
Complete your RFP today, and let us help you craft an extraordinary experience for you and your attendees!
Event Opportunities for Every Group
From intimate retreats to large-scale conferences, Vernon has the venues, accommodations, and expertise to make your event successful. Whether you're planning a corporate meeting, team-building retreat, tradeshow or conference, our vibrant community and natural beauty set the stage for unforgettable moments. Plus, with almost anywhere in Vernon reachable within 20 minutes, convenience is built into every itinerary.
Enhance Every Moment
Get ready for an adventure where productivity meets fun! Explore breathtaking trails in BC’s largest network, choose between three lakes, and take part in a variety of water activities. Vernon offers year-round entertainment, whether you’re skiing at SilverStar Mountain or playing a round of golf at one of our five world-class courses. When it's time to relax, indulge in a luxurious spa experience. In Vernon, the opportunities to refresh and reconnect are endless.
Unmatched Accessibility
Getting to Vernon is easy and stress-free. With a variety of travel options, your attendees can choose the route that suits them best:
- By Air: Enjoy 70+ daily non-stop flights from across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Vernon is just a one-hour flight from Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, or Seattle and four hours from Toronto.
- By Car: Drive direct via Highway 5 to Highway 97 with a scenic five-hour journey from Vancouver.
BNA Brewing Co
British North American (BNA) Brewing Co. in Vernon offers a vibrant venue featuring craft beers, eclectic comfort food, and entertainment options like boutique 10-pin and duckpin bowling lanes, as well as a retro-inspired arcade
- Total of 500 guests with 200 seats on the patio and 300 inside
- 3 distinct areas available for semi-private or private events
- Bowling and Milk Truck Bar available upstairs
Best Western Pacific Inn & Suites
At the Best Western Pacific Inn, they cater to the needs of business groups with a variety of amenities and services. The hotel provides flexible meeting spaces equipped with a 50" HD flat screen TV, perfect for meetings, team-building events, or corporate retreats.
- Flexible 1,100 sq. ft. meeting room accommodating 50 guests
- On-site dining options
- Exercise facility
- Accommodations for 60 guest rooms
Best Western Premier Route 97
The newest hotel in Vernon boasts a ballroom space perfect for events, meetings, conferences and more. Contact the Sales team to learn more.
- Flexible 2,500 sq. ft. meeting room accommodating 200 guests
- Onsite dining options
- Exercise facility, pool and hot Tub
- Accommodations for 120 guest rooms
Cambium Cider Co
Experience authentic ciders thoughtfully crafted from apples they grow right here, and enjoy delicious food from their wood-fired kitchen. Whatever the occasion Cambium has packages for small-group dinners, semi-private bookings, or full-venue buyouts.
- 1,200 sq. ft. restaurant & lounge accommodation 60 guests
- Total of 150 guests with indoor & outdoor spaces
- Long Table Orchard dinners for up to 40 people
- Orchard tours are available upon request
Divya Sutra Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
With over 40 years of experience hosting events, plan your next corporate meeting, conference, or special event at Divya Sutra Plaza & Conference Centre in Vernon, BC. Their state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated event planning team ensure seamless execution and memorable experiences for all occasions.
- 2,240 sq. ft. ballroom accommodating up to 200 guests
- 2 meeting rooms for up to 75 theatre-style, and 2 boardrooms
- Onsite dining options
- Accommodation for 138 guest rooms
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Nestled near Swan Lake, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Vernon provides a refreshing option for groups. Whether seeking the bountiful adventures of the area's lakes, valleys, and mountains, the affordable comforts of this hotel are sure to add to the relaxed and carefree atmosphere.
- Flexible 1,400 sq. ft. meeting room accommodating 75 guests
- Onsite dining options
- Exercise facility, pool and hot tub
- Accommodations for 130 guest rooms
Holiday Inn Express
The Holiday Inn Express provides flexible meeting spaces equipped with a 47" HD flat screen TV, perfect for meetings, team-building events, or corporate retreats.
- Flexible 700 sq. ft. meeting room accommodating 40 guests
- Onsite dining options
- Exercise facility
- Accommodations for 60 guest rooms
Mackie Lake House
An incredible view, an iconic lake, and a beautiful heritage house, the Mackie Lake House is the perfect venue for meetings, retreats and social gatherings
- Accommodating up to 40 guests inside the house
- Additional capacity is available using the screened veranda during the spring and summer.
- Larger groups of up to 200 guests can be accommodated on the grounds
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery is Western Canada’s original craft distillery with 100% locally grown fruits and grains. Award-winning and coveted world-class distillery.
- 16,000 sq. ft. production facility with 27 foot tasting bar
- Tour & distillery experiences available from 2-12 people
- Semi-private & venue buy-out available accommodating up to 100 guests
Outback Lakeside Vacation Homes
Outback Lakeside Vacation Homes offer the perfect luxury retreat in nature. Set on 60 pristine acres, this collection of designer homes and villas offers the ideal escape into the great outdoors without leaving behind the amenities and comforts of home.
- Infinity pool and hot tubs with private lake access
- Fitness facility and tennis courts
- Varied accommodations from lakeside townhomes, cabins & villas for 75 people
Predator Ridge Resort
Business meets pleasure at Predator Ridge Resort. From meetings and conferences, comfortable accommodations, and outdoor activities, it is all here! Breathtaking scenery and exceptional facilities set the stage for every kind of gathering, whether you’re hosting an intimate group or a large conference.
- Flexible 3,000 sq. ft. of meeting space (divisible by 3), accommodating up to 150 guests, plus an additional 3,000 sq. ft. patio
- Two award-winning golf courses
- Onsite dining options, outdoor patios & full-service catering
- Exercise facility, pool(s) and hot tub(s)
- Accommodations for 125 guest rooms
- Hiking/walking & biking trails, tennis & pickleball courts, yoga facilities and so much more
Prestige Hotel Vernon
The Grand Ballroom provides flexibility in accommodating functions ranging from 10 to 250 people. Conveniently located, the Prestige Vernon Hotel is the perfect place to meet and take advantage of close proximity to business, recreational, and shopping areas.
- Flexible 3,400 sq. ft. of banquet space accommodating 250 guests
- Additional breakout spaces accommodating up to 40 people in each room
- Onsite dining option & full-service catering
- Exercise facility, pool and hot tub
- Accommodations for 100 guest rooms
Prestige Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre
The Prestige Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre is the largest banquet facility in the North Okanagan, capable of hosting up to 700 guests for various events such as conferences, trade shows, weddings, and concerts. This boutique hotel features 124 guest rooms arranged around a vibrant atrium filled with over 1,000 plants, providing a calm and inviting atmosphere for all attendees.
- A large 7,520 sq. ft. ballroom with a 14-foot ceiling that can be divided into 3 separate spaces
- 7 different meeting rooms totaling 9,416 sq. ft. of meeting space
- Onsite dining options, garden atrium & and full-service catering
- Exercise facility, courtyard pool and hot tub
- Accommodations for 120 guests rooms
The Rise Resort
The Rise Resort is the Okanagan's foremost event centre, poised to redefine luxury and elegance in Vernon. Nestled 1,000 feet above Okanagan Lake and the City of Vernon, The Edge promises to be a breathtaking venue for dining, events, weddings, and private celebrations.
- Flexible 2,400 sq. ft. of banquet space accommodating up to 200 guests
- A 160-seat restaurant and dining room & full-service catering
- An expansive 4,000 sq. ft. outdoor patio
- Private dining options, including the intimate Apatite Room for 14 people
- State-of-the-art golf simulators at Dante's Golf Lounge
Sandman Hotel
The Sandman Hotel is a popular destination for team meals and community events. Conveniently located near downtown within walking distance of local sports arenas, shopping areas and recreation.
- 900 sq. ft. meeting room accommodating up to 60 guests
- Onsite dining options
- Fitness facilities and pool
- Accommodations for 86 guest rooms
Silverstar Brewing Company
Rent the entire brewery or choose from three unique spaces, from a full buy-out to intimate boardroom meetings. Equipped with an HDMI hookup to the LCD TV for seamless presentations and a Bluetooth speaker for enhanced audio, the space is designed to fit your meeting needs.
- Flexible banquet space accommodating up to 150 guests
- A 100-seat restaurant and dining room
- 3 separate event rooms from social gatherings to traditional meetings
SilverStar Mountain Resort
Nestled in the Monashee Mountains, just outside Vernon, B.C., and only 55 minutes north of the Kelowna International Airport, SilverStar Mountain Resort is a destination you won’t want to miss.
- A large 3,000 sq. ft. ballroom that can be divided into 3 separate rooms accommodating up to 300 guests
- 6 different meeting room accommodating 10 to 120 guests
- NATC Auditorium 180 theatre-style seating
- Onsite restaurants, lounges/pubs & full-service catering
- Hotel & Lodge accommodations for 132 guests rooms + additional vacation & alpine style homes available
Sparkling Hill Resort
Set against the backdrop of Okanagan Lake, Sparkling Hill Resort is the perfect place to gather and be inspired. With over 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, Sparkling Hill has quickly become a sought-after venue for meetings & events.
- Flexible 10,000 sq. ft. of banquet space accommodating 250 guests
- Ballroom is 2,790 sq. ft. with a built-in stage
- 6 additional spaces for 10 people to 40 people
- Onsite dining options & private dining
- Full service spa, saunas and steam rooms, pools and hot tubs
- Accommodations for 145 guests rooms
City of Vernon Parks & Facilities
The City of Vernon has a variety of spaces to host events of all types, including some beautiful parks. The 12,404 sq. ft. Recreation Centre Auditorium, with its modern sound system, two meeting rooms, and multimedia features, can accommodate large conferences, meetings, banquets, weddings, or dances. Visit the event planning page for more details on how to book and plan your event.
How can we help?
If you're unsure where to begin, we’re here to help you create an unforgettable experience. Tourism Vernon is dedicated to making your planning process easier. Here are some of the services we offer:
- RFP Distribution: We can distribute your Request for Proposal (RFP) to the right hotels and venues.
- Familiarization Tours: Allow us to familiarize you with Vernon. Tourism Vernon will plan and host your visit to our city. If you're interested, please contact us directly.
- Site Selection: We can assist you in selecting the perfect venue for your event. Our team will help you explore venues & locations that meet your needs and ensure they align with your vision. Whether it's a conference, retreat or meeting, we’ve got you covered!
