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Outdoor
Adventure
 
Heron Rookery
From March to June, Blue herons nest in a stand of
cottonwood trees on 24th Avenue. It is fascinating to observe these birds
courting, nesting and taking off in flight, all within city
limits!
 Cools Pond
A charming
pond in a rural neighbourhood setting, with viewing platform and
interpretive signs. Make it part of an invigorating morning
walk!
 Davidson Orchards
Just
minutes from downtown, this family-run orchard welcomes visitors to its
farm fresh market and picnic area. Take in their self-guided tour of the
orchard, and see farming at its finest! Guided tours also available by
prior arrangement.
 BX Falls & BX
Creek
Vernon's newest self-guided trails, through cedar forest. The
BX Creek trail is 2.2 km, along historic sites and unique ecological
systems. The BX Falls trail is 15 minutes long, descending a path through
layers of earth carved by the waterway.
 Commonage
Walk
along Old Mission Road and explore one of Canada's most important raptor
habitats. See hawks, owls and eagles soar on cliffside up-draughts or
swooping low over fields in search of prey. Stop at ponds rich in
interesting waterfowl and shorebirds.
 Enderby
Cliffs
Two trails access these cliffs, through private property;
seek permission first! Route 1 (Mr. Hans Walter Hirth, 838-9755): follow
Brash-Allan Rd to the end and take the driveway to the right, the trail
starts at a gap in the white fence, marked with red ribbons. A steep and
strenuous route,, 1.5 - 2 hours. Route 2 (Mr. Ralph Sundin, 838-7739):
follow McNabb road almost to the end, park just past the old, white hog
barn to your right. Trail starts up the bank on the left side of the road.
2-2.5 hours of moderate exertion. For more detail, contact the Enderby
Chamber, 838-6727.
 Silver Star Mountain
22
km from Vernon, Silver
Star is best visited from late May through to the end of September. A
number of trails take you through subalpine forest and slope, past
beautiful flowers and historical remnants. Take Silver Star's convenient
and fun chair lift ride to the top, then follow a leisurely trek downhill.
Guided tours are available on weekends in the summer, along with a
self-guided trail, "The Water Rustler's Trail". You can also rent mountain
bikes and take to the hills on your own!
 Monashee Provincial
Park
Accessible only by foot, this park offers pristine trails
through beautiful old-growth cedar, hemlock and spruce forests, and
untouched watersheds, with beautiful alpine meadows at higher elevations.
Campsites are available at several locations in this Monashee Range
wilderness refuge.
 Okanagan High Rim Trail
(Kalamalka Park Access)
 A new 50 km
wilderness trail following the crest of the mountain ridge on the east
side of the valley from Vernon to Mission Creek on Hwy 33 (east of
Kelowna). Start at the Cosen's Bay Gate of Kal. Lake Prov. Park. Take the
left path, paralleling the fence. Watch for a marked path to the left,
crossing the lower valley, then climbing up a steep path to join the old
road leading to the telecommunications tower on the hilltop. Take water
and food, wear sturdy footwear. Best hiked in sections, from access points
off mountain lakes east of Oyama, Winfield and Ellison.
 Kalamalka Lake
Provincial Park
Walk along the many pathways in this unique
bunchgrass landscape, through open grasslands, along cliffs, & through
moist cedar and fir forests. Lesser used trails lead to peaceful Deep
Lake. The clean, attractive beaches throughout the park are great for
swimming. There is even a "pet beach" for your four-legged friends (dogs
must be leashed). Interpretive signs will tell you about local flora and
fauna.
 Ellison Provincial Park
Camp in a Douglas fir
forest, near beautiful pink sand beaches on Okanagan Lake. Two nature
trails allow you to explore the forest. Summer interpretive programs guide
you through local ecology, including campfire circles & presentations
at the outdoor ampitheatre.
 Larch Hills
Well-known
as a cross-country ski area in the winter, Larch
Hills also offers excellent hiking & biking opportunities in the
summer months. Explore a large number of trails in the hills above the
Shuswap basin - why not bring a lunch along!
Vernon
Tourism
(250) 542-1415
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