Discover Vernon's History

This two-part series explores Vernon’s earliest mayors.

A once-popular lodge in Coldstream has been lost to time for more than 65 years.

Peaches reached the southern Okanagan Valley in the 1890s and were soon introduced to Vernon…

In Vernon, discussion of forming a local corps was underway by 1904. The first Salvation…

Coldstream Elementary School has been a place of learning for over a century.

Before dentists set up offices in Vernon, toothaches were serious business—and sometimes, deadly.

Camping has been a beloved summer tradition for generations, but it looked quite different over…

Summer in the Okanagan brings sunshine, long days, and a craving for ice cream.

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…