Discover Vernon's History

The Pine Tree Nut Shop was believed to be Vernon’s first dedicated candy and nut…

Vernon established its own Stagette Club in 1942, marking it as the first chapter in…

The year 1892 marked an important milestone for the young town of Vernon and the…

The first recorded games of cricket in Vernon took place in 1895, with matches played…

Having fun is such a sublime part of life, but the ways we unwind and…

The 2025 Vernon Winter Carnival has officially begun, embracing nostalgia with its "Back to the…

After World War II, thousands of Canadian veterans returned home to find a new challenge—starting…

Almost a century of military training in the Greater Vernon area has left the rangeland…

For nearly three decades, the Vernon Writers’ Group served as a gathering place for anyone…

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…

These crops tell a story of how the Okanagan’s agricultural landscape has evolved over time,…

On February 25, 1954, the Vernon Teen Town was established as part of the British…

In the fall of 1893, the Okanagan Valley welcomed an unusual guest: Archduke Franz Ferdinand,…

In 1934, the Vernon & District Drag Hounds introduced Western Canada to the thrilling sport…

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…

The BX Ranch House, near the BX Ranch dog park, holds a rich and evolving…