Discover Vernon's History

Many children who attended school in Vernon during the 1990s and 2000s had the chance…

An unassuming copy of “The Mother” by Eden Phillpotts, part of the collection at the…

Thank you to guest columnist Jenna Kiesman, Hall Manager for the Okanagan Landing & District…

In 1924, the Okanagan Valley welcomed a new breed of cattle, thanks to Captain James…

Vernon’s East Hill is renowned for its collection of heritage houses, and there’s no better…

The history of the BX Valley is one of ranching endeavors, agricultural traditions, and multicultural…

One of the Okanagan’s most captivating singers is undoubtedly the western meadowlark, known for its…

Site preparation has started for the City of Vernon’s Active Living Centre, to be located…

Between the 1890s and 1930s, Kelowna had a flourishing tobacco industry, evidenced in the numerous…

On April 22, Earth Day will be commemorated in 192 countries around the world. Since…

During the early hours of April 15, 1912, the Titanic descended into the depths of…

This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series.…

The Vernon Museum houses an ensemble steeped in ceremonial significance within its artifact collection. The…

On April 6 and 7, 2024, the AURA Chamber Choir will present Johann Sebastian Bach’s…

How does the growth of an archival collection progress with time? While the specifics vary…

What was the experience like for a senior at Clarence Fulton Secondary School in 1965?…

In the late 1940s, it was deemed the “most important Spring event in the Interior…

This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series.…