Discover Vernon's History

For the summer months, we are thrilled to present a series of blog posts by…

For the summer months, we are thrilled to present a series of blog posts by…

For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…

For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…

For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…

For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…

For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…

For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…

Did you know that Vernon’s first confectionary shop would be 115 years old if it…

This June, thousands of cyclists across Canada will come together to raise awareness and funds…

This spring marks 30 years since the Okanagan Landing was annexed into the City of…

Based on a historical fire, “The Night Rescue” painting comes to the MAV with a…

May is Asian History Month in Canada, and this year’s theme is “Stories of Determination,”…

Before yesterday, the last time a king was crowned was May 12, 1937, when George…

With the warmer weather we have been experiencing of late, Vernonites are beginning to flock…

You may never have heard of him, but in spite of his humble presence in…

Content warning: This blog post includes a general discussion of the abuse of women and…

IR In 1951, the city’s taxpayers were asked to vote on an important bylaw that…