Vernon’s First Car: A Steam-Powered Curiosity
By approximately 1902, Judge Spinks became the first person to bring an automobile into the…
agriculture
A Century of Gardening: The Vernon & District Garden Club
The club’s roots go back to 1925, when a group of Vernon residents met to…
Forgotten Harvests: The Okanagan’s Surprising Crops
These crops tell a story of how the Okanagan’s agricultural landscape has evolved over time,…
Thanksgiving in Canada: A Rich History of Harvest and Tradition
Thanksgiving remains closely tied to food and the celebration of the harvest.
The Origins of Coldstream: Uncovering the Name
Why is the district municipality located about two kilometers southeast of Vernon called Coldstream? What…
The Scherba Family
At the turn of the 20th century, the Scherba family left Ukraine in search of…
Bulman’s LTD: Community Hub, Saviour of Grub
Bulman’s LTD achieved wide-spread success over its fifty-year reign and quickly kindled affection among locals.
Farmer Val’s
Many children who attended school in Vernon during the 1990s and 2000s had the chance…
The Fintry Ayrshires
In 1924, the Okanagan Valley welcomed a new breed of cattle, thanks to Captain James…
History of the BX Valley
The history of the BX Valley is one of ranching endeavors, agricultural traditions, and multicultural…
Tobacco Industry in Vernon
Between the 1890s and 1930s, Kelowna had a flourishing tobacco industry, evidenced in the numerous…
Roots of Green 5
This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series.…
Roots of Green 4
This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series.…
Armstrong Cheese
Cold snowy weather calls for comfort food like pizza, and what would pizza be without…
Roots of Green 3
This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series.…
Roots of Green 2
This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series.…
Roots of Green 1
This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series.…
Vernon’s First Fall Fair
Today marks 132 years since Vernon hosted its first fall fair, an event which was…