Top Things to do in Vernon
Things to do in Vernon, Okanagan Valley: The Best Food & Drink
Although perhaps less flashy than its southern Okanagan neighbors Kelowna and Penticton, Vernon is a year round getaway offering an abundance of fun attractions from sunny beaches and golf courses in the summer to powdery ski slopes in the winter. The area's back country trails provide great exploration points, whether by bike, horseback riding, hiking, snowshoeing or snowmobiling. The pristine scenery of the Rockies surrounds the valley's plentiful vineyards.
Restaurants in Vernon
1. MOJO Tours
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5.0 based on 78 reviews
MOJO Wine Tours is one of the original wine touring companies in the Okanagan.We have been operating in the Okanagan Valley for over 10 years, our home base if Vernon but we offer tours throughout the Okanagan. Our focus is to provide our clients with a complete experience - Our Wines , Our Food , the Local Lore. We strive to share our passion with our guests and have developed close working relationship with wineries to ensure that our guest's can experience the best the Okanagan has to offer.
2. Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
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5.0 based on 169 reviews
Okanagan Spirits is Western Canada's oldest craft distillery spanning over a decade in the production of award-winning B.C. spirits. Internationally acclaimed as North America's only designated World Class Distillery (World Spirits Awards), our portfolio includes a range of spirits from Vodka, Whisky and Gin, to Liqueurs and Brandies (Eau de Vie) as well as Canada's first genuine Absinthe.
Reviewed By kenmF4070LC
We visited the distillery in Vernon and the owner gave us a private tour and history. The space, itself, is beautiful--a combination of a retro-steampunk and pioneer vibe due in no small part to the gorgeous brass, steel and copper stills and tanks. The owner gave us an overview of the history of fruit and grain production in the Okanagan and explained how virtually all of the ingredients for the myriad spirits produced by them are locally grown. After the 30-minute tour, we tasted several of their products at the bar: award-winning Scotch-style whisky, Bourbon-style (we really liked the BLK BRBN!), Vodkas, Gins, and Liqueurs. All were well-made, smooth, and delicious spirits. The Raspberry Liqueur was out of this world. We took home several bottles and some very low-priced gift sets that will make excellent Christmas gifts. They even gave us bottles of their own hand sanitizer, produced and donated to front-line workers and the general public during the Covid-19 crisis. Unlike many of wineries that are actually owned by global conglomerates, this is a truly local operation and a world class one at that. Of the many winery and distillery tours we have taken all over the world, this one rates very highly, indeed!
3. Cheers Okanagan Tours
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Customer Enthusiasm Is Our Obsession. We’re relentless in our pursuit to become the Okanagan’s most respected tour service brand, one of the region’s top employers plus a best-managed Canadian company. To do this, we've established a rare culture that supports our employee-partners empowering them to deliver totally exceptional service and wonderfully unique experiences to our cherished guests.
4. Davison Orchards Country Village
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4.5 based on 884 reviews
Growing food & family memories since 1933! At Davison Orchards, you get fresh, local produce grown right here in Vernon, BC. And we don't just grow it - we use the ingredients in our bakery and cafe to make the most delicious farm food you've ever tasted. Everything we grow is available to you right here on the farm. We invite you to be part of the story of your food from start to finish. You can see the crops growing, the fruit being picked, and the apples being peeled for our famous apple pie. Because our family has been running this farm for over 80 years, we want your whole family to enjoy their time here. There is something for everyone and we hope you'll make your own happy memories and traditions. Davison Orchards is open daily, from May 1 - October 31.
Reviewed By mikeystuart8398 - Sicamous, Canada
We go to the apple rest and pumpkin patch, so fun, riding the tracker to pick a pumpkin or apples. So much for the kids to do from petting and feeding animals to climbing and sliding. Lunch in the cafe is always good, with homemade apple juice, pies soups and more. They also have a market and sell their produce.
5. The BX Press
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By wpggba - Winnipeg, Canada
Awesome flights of various cidars. I had not been a fan of ciders before but I am now. Beautiful outdoor seating in the orchard and amazing wood fired pizzas. Fully COVID compliant and well set up to ensure social distancing. If you want to see the live music in the evening be sure to book tickets weeks in advance.
6. Marten Brewpub & Grill
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4.0 based on 46 reviews
VERNON’S CRAFT BREWERY, Family Friendly, Hip locals’ craft brewery in Vernon BC. Specializing in fresh craft beer, great food, happy hour deals and games. Voted 1 of BC’s Top 10 Tasting Rooms, Marten Brewing Co. is a Craft Beer Micro-Brewery Bar & Grill, growing it’s roots in the heart of downtown Vernon BC. At MBC we are stoked to be creating Indy Craft Beer for our district’s locals. Our brew masters offer a delicious array of growler fills. We try to have unique beers on tap with variations to our fan favourites, core beers, pilot beers and mysterious batches. We also offer our delicious sister brew on tap, UnderGround Kombucha. A delicious, non-alcoholic and gluten free alternative to our craft brews. BEST DAILY DEALS & HAPPY HOUR WEDDING VENUE AND CONVENTIONS We are a perfect gathering place!
Reviewed By solostar25 - Calgary, Canada
Had a chance to meet up with family in Vernon and my sister suggested we go here. The decor was pretty cool and we all enjoyed our meals. Easy to find and lots of parking close by. Fish & Chips were excellent, and everyone enjoyed their burgers or pulled pork as well.
7. Swan Lake Market & Garden
Swan Lake Market and Garden has been operating for over 60 years and is a favorite among locals and visitors to the area. From humble beginnings as a roadside fruit stand, we now offer a wide selection of food, local produce, bakery deli, coffee, ice cream, cut flowers, plants, garden supplies, ornaments, water features, landscaping services and more - come visit among the plants and stay a while!
