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Population: 31,326 (1996 C)
Elevation: 381 meters (1,250 ft.)
Main Industries: forestry, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, hospitality
Climate: Annual Sunshine: 1903 hours
Precipitation: Rainfall: 248.1 mm Snowfall: 102.2 cm
Average Temperature: Summer: 23.9'C Winter: -1.9'C
Frost free days: 152 days
Growing Season: 159 days
Vernon
is conveniently located approximately 258 miles northeast of Vancouver, approximately 140 miles north
of the U.S. border, and 344 miles from Calgary. You'll find the popular municipality of Coldstream lying in
the valley of Coldstream Creek, about 2 kilometers south east of Vernon.
The Okanagan is well known for it's popular outdoor recreation activities offering year round opportunities and only minutes away from downtown Vernon. They include skiing at the Silver Star Mountain Resort (only
30 minutes from Vernon) or Sovereign Lakes Cross Country Ski Area, golfing at Predator Ridge, Vernon Golf & Country Club, Spallumcheen and Hillview Golf Courses. Okanagan tourists and residents alike, enjoy the many hiking and cycling routes, the beaches, wine tours, art exhibits, plays or musical performances throughout the year.
Vernon
B.C., is situated between the North end of OkanaganLake and KalamalkaLake in the NorthOkanaganValley. Vernon's attractive surroundings, abundance of services, many activities and recreational opportunities continue to bring steady growth to this community. Vernon has earned a solid reputation for excellent investment and businesses opportunities. The people of Vernon, BC take great pride in maintaining their reputation as a hospitable and well-kept community which has the Okanagan real estate arket attracting many new families, businesses, and retirees.
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