Scenic valley with hills, a lake, and distant mountains under a clear sky.

Fly Direct from Ottawa to the Okanagan

Welcome, Ottawa! We are thrilled to make your journey to the Okanagan easier than ever with Porter’s new direct flights from Ottawa (YOW) into Kelowna (YLW). Once you touch down, a scenic 30-minute drive north brings you straight into the heart of Vernon, BC—the official Trails Capital of BC.

Whether you are looking to trade city streets for our sprawling network of lakeside paths, explore our budding spring orchards, or simply enjoy a more intentional, laid-back pace of life, we have a spot waiting for you. We invite you to fly direct, head north, and find your own connection in Vernon, BC.

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Things To Do

In a place where sunlight spends its day dancing across endless mountain peaks, illuminating the depths of pristine waters, ripening grapes on their way to your glass, and warming the faces of smiling adventurers, there is no end to what can be done...

Places to Stay

From luxury resorts to unforgettable campsites, Vernon’s accommodation choices are as varied as the beautiful terrain that surrounds it.

Eat & Drink

Vernon is a one-of-a kind town with a food scene to match. Our world-class chefs take the freshest ingredients from the valley's orchards, farms, and vineyards and transform them into your next favourite dish.

Hand-Picked Journeys

While we're famous for our hiking, biking and ski trails, Vernon also has a valley full of unique, curated, multi-stop journeys that will take you deep into whatever your heart desires. Farm-fresh fare? We've got a trail for that. Kid-focused fun...

Events

No matter what the season, we love to celebrate and hold events in Vernon. There's always something happening here.

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How to get here

Getting Here

Vernon is an outdoor enthusiast and agricultural hub centrally located in the Okanagan Valley in B.C. Our beautiful city is conveniently reached via car, bus, or plane ride. 

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We'd love to hear from you. Please reach out with any questions for our team or if you are looking for suggestions for your Vernon travel itinerary.