Discover Vernon's History

At Creative Chaos in June 1983, more than 30 students from two Vernon elementary schools…

Dinosaurs once lived across much of what is now western North America, so why have…

A look back at the history of the Vernon Airport, from its early beginnings to…

In August 1924, Vernon hosted what had by then become an annual picnic at Kalamalka…

Joseph Marriott Edgar was not only believed to be Vernon's first permanent electrician but was…

At the end of July and into early August 1951, the North Okanagan and Shuswap…

Adventure Bay Resort was built by Albrecht and Christa von Gadenstedt, who emigrated to Canada…

For more than 50 years, Village Green Mall has been a familiar landmark in Vernon.

The first documented pharmacy in Vernon opened shortly after the city's incorporation.

June 21, 2026, marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

June 12, 2026 As summer approaches, many families begin planning trips both near and far.…

On June 4, 2026, the Vernon Women in Business (VWIB) will once again honour outstanding…

As early as 1902, residents of both communities began advocating for the construction of an…

It’s easy to assume that place names come from official sources—surveyors, councils, or maps—but many…

For nearly four decades, Vernon’s Friends of the Library have supported the community through their…

Aerial photography is an important way of documenting an evolving city landscape.

April 2, 2026 She is best known for her contributions to women’s rights, both locally…

Taxis are a familiar sight in Vernon today, but their story began long before cars.