Vernon is the business hub of the North Okanagan. It is situated between Lake Okanagan,
Kalamalka Lake and Swan Lake. Its main industries are forestry, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing. Like all cities in the Okanagan it is known for long hot summers and mild winters, it's a four-season playground that offers everything that a visitor could imagine. World-class golf on some of Canada's top courses, boating, swimming, fishing and hunting, and some of the best skiing the world has to offer. The Vernon Vipers Hockey Club is Canada's top tier 2 junior hockey team. The area is steeped in the history of the Wild West, from some of Canada's oldest and largest cattle ranches to the mystic of early native cultures. You can buy fresh fruit
(Fruit and Blossom dates) and vegetables from the many roadside markets or pick fruit right from the tree or try your luck at the Lake City Casio. Vernon has a first class Hospital, College, Public Transportation System and Public School System. What ever you want to do you can find it in Vernon.