The Pine Tree Nut Shop was believed to be Vernon’s first dedicated candy and nut store.
Vernon established its own Stagette Club in 1942, marking it as the first chapter in British Columbia.
The year 1892 marked an important milestone for the young town of Vernon and the entire Okanagan Valley—the opening of…
The first recorded games of cricket in Vernon took place in 1895, with matches played behind Vernon’s National Hotel and in Coldstream.
Having fun is such a sublime part of life, but the ways we unwind and pass the time have not remained constant throughout the ages.
The 2025 Vernon Winter Carnival has officially begun, embracing nostalgia with its “Back to the ’80s” theme.
After World War II, thousands of Canadian veterans returned home to find a new challenge—starting over.
Almost a century of military training in the Greater Vernon area has left the rangeland dotted with unexploded ordnances (UXOs).
For nearly three decades, the Vernon Writers’ Group served as a gathering place for anyone with a passion for storytelling,…
The year 2025 marks significant anniversaries for two of Vernon’s heritage organizations.
The holiday season in Vernon 100 years ago was a time of bustling activity, community spirit, and simple joys.
These crops tell a story of how the Okanagan’s agricultural landscape has evolved over time, shaped by changing markets and farming practices.
On February 25, 1954, the Vernon Teen Town was established as part of the British Columbia Teen Towns Associated.
In the fall of 1893, the Okanagan Valley welcomed an unusual guest: Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Habsburg throne.
In 1934, the Vernon & District Drag Hounds introduced Western Canada to the thrilling sport of drag hunting.,
John Shephard served as curator of the Vernon Museum from 1967 to 1984.
A list in the Vernon News from March 5, 1942, reveals that at least 616 men from Vernon were serving overseas.
The BX Ranch House, near the BX Ranch dog park, holds a rich and evolving history.