Discover Vernon's History

Established in 1947, the Vernon Girls Trumpet Band soon became a familiar presence at community…

By the summer of 1948, the McIntosh Girls’ Pipe Band had become a valued part…

Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park stands as a remarkable example of cooperative land-use transition.

Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park was officially established in 1975 after strong public opposition to proposed…

The Funtastic Society was established in 1984, created to support and promote amateur sport and…

The Vernon Archives is nearing completion of an archival project focused on the records of…

Bicycles made their appearance in Vernon in 1893 and caused quite a stir.

The organization's history reflects the strength of community spirit, changing values, and a willingness to…

In the early days of the Vernon News, matrimonial events were reported with notable care…

Mother’s Day offers a chance to reflect on the many women who helped shape the…

The MAV is pleased to share this special blog post from Community Futures North Okanagan.

These serene gardens were donated to the City of Vernon in 1967 by the local…

Over the Easter weekend of 1921, a group of local boys set off on an…

The story of the Hudson’s Bay Company in Vernon begins in 1887.

By approximately 1902, Judge Spinks became the first person to bring an automobile into the…

The club’s roots go back to 1925, when a group of Vernon residents met to…

A narrow band of light has appeared in the western sky over the years, earning…

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