Explore Vernon!
Family Fun
Our favorite place to bring the kids. On a hot day you MUST try the "Appleanche" apple slurpee! Large outdoor play area, farm animals to feed, boutique shop and delicious bakery. Take a tractor ride around the farm and pick your own apples or pumpkins.
143 locals recommend
Davison Orchards Country Village
3111 Davison RdOur favorite place to bring the kids. On a hot day you MUST try the "Appleanche" apple slurpee! Large outdoor play area, farm animals to feed, boutique shop and delicious bakery. Take a tractor ride around the farm and pick your own apples or pumpkins.
Kalavida Surf Shop on Kalamalka Lake is your one stop rental shop for SUP (stand up paddle boards), bikes, e-bikes and more!
38 locals recommend
Kalavida Surf Shop
13908 Kalamalka RdKalavida Surf Shop on Kalamalka Lake is your one stop rental shop for SUP (stand up paddle boards), bikes, e-bikes and more!
Lovingly referred to as "The Peanut Pool" due to it's peanut-shape, this wading pool located in Vernon's East Hill neighbourhood is great for toddlers. There is a large playground, field and baseball diamonds attached to this park as well.
8 locals recommend
Lakeview Park
3001 18th StLovingly referred to as "The Peanut Pool" due to it's peanut-shape, this wading pool located in Vernon's East Hill neighbourhood is great for toddlers. There is a large playground, field and baseball diamonds attached to this park as well.
Walking distance from The Tiny Anchor Loft, Marshall Fields has much to offer: a brand new inclusive playground, sporting fields, indoor pickleball courts, disc golf (also known as frisbee golf), baseball fields, basketball courts and a dog park!
Marshall Field
6891 Okanagan Landing RoadWalking distance from The Tiny Anchor Loft, Marshall Fields has much to offer: a brand new inclusive playground, sporting fields, indoor pickleball courts, disc golf (also known as frisbee golf), baseball fields, basketball courts and a dog park!
This small, family owned business is very popular among locals and tourists! Stop by for a self tour or pre-book a guide.
57 locals recommend
Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery
5011 Bella Vista RdThis small, family owned business is very popular among locals and tourists! Stop by for a self tour or pre-book a guide.
Fun for the nature lover! We take our kids here once each year to explore around and usually take in a Birds of Prey show. Bring your sunscreen and try to go early as in the summer it will get quite hot up here in the midday sun!
24 locals recommend
Allan Brooks Nature Centre
250 Allan Brooks WayFun for the nature lover! We take our kids here once each year to explore around and usually take in a Birds of Prey show. Bring your sunscreen and try to go early as in the summer it will get quite hot up here in the midday sun!
Looking for something to do inside? Support our local Science Centre! Invoke a sense of wonder in your kids or the kid at heart.
21 locals recommend
Okanagan Science Centre
2704 BC-6Looking for something to do inside? Support our local Science Centre! Invoke a sense of wonder in your kids or the kid at heart.
Outdoor adventures
Bring your bikes or rent some from Kalvida Surf Shop. This flat, gravel bike path can take you all the way to Kelowna and back. Ride along beautiful Kalamalka Lake and stop at different lookout areas to take in the view or take a dip in the lake!
118 locals recommend
Okanagan Rail Trail
Bring your bikes or rent some from Kalvida Surf Shop. This flat, gravel bike path can take you all the way to Kelowna and back. Ride along beautiful Kalamalka Lake and stop at different lookout areas to take in the view or take a dip in the lake!
Silver Star Mountain is great to visit any time of year. Whether you are a ski bunny, mountain biker, hiker or just prefer to ride the gondola up for the views, this place is fun for all.
38 locals recommend
Silver Star Mountain
Silver Star Mountain is great to visit any time of year. Whether you are a ski bunny, mountain biker, hiker or just prefer to ride the gondola up for the views, this place is fun for all.
Golf
The only Fred Couples designed golf course in western Canada, enjoy a round of golf while overlooking Okanagan Lake
38 locals recommend
The Rise Golf Course
8800 Rising View WayThe only Fred Couples designed golf course in western Canada, enjoy a round of golf while overlooking Okanagan Lake
Beaches
Just a 5 minute walk down the road from The Tiny Anchors! A very popular beach in town with playground.
54 locals recommend
Kin Beach
7248 Tronson RdJust a 5 minute walk down the road from The Tiny Anchors! A very popular beach in town with playground.
One of my most favorite beaches (and everyone else's too). Arrive early to get your spot on the sand or on the dock. This is the place to be and be seen on a summer's day in the Okanagan. This beach is VERY popular and for good reason - Kalamalka Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world with it's bright bluey-green hues.
75 locals recommend
Kal Beach
One of my most favorite beaches (and everyone else's too). Arrive early to get your spot on the sand or on the dock. This is the place to be and be seen on a summer's day in the Okanagan. This beach is VERY popular and for good reason - Kalamalka Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world with it's bright bluey-green hues.
Jade and Juniper twin bays are a great choice to swim on Kalamalka Lake especially if you want somewhere less crowded than Kal Beach. There is a paved trail with a bit of an incline going in to the park.
8 locals recommend
Jade Bay Beach
Jade and Juniper twin bays are a great choice to swim on Kalamalka Lake especially if you want somewhere less crowded than Kal Beach. There is a paved trail with a bit of an incline going in to the park.
Okanagan Lake's hidden gem! Located a 10 minute drive down the road from The Tiny Anchors Loft and offers a beautiful beach with both sun and shade options.
76 locals recommend
Ellison Provincial Park
Ellison Park RoadOkanagan Lake's hidden gem! Located a 10 minute drive down the road from The Tiny Anchors Loft and offers a beautiful beach with both sun and shade options.
Another popular beach and wedding venue is Paddlewheel Park on Okanagan Lake - just down the road! Fun playground for the kids and a large sandy beach. A great place to spend the day.
19 locals recommend
Paddlewheel Park
7815 Okanagan Landing RdAnother popular beach and wedding venue is Paddlewheel Park on Okanagan Lake - just down the road! Fun playground for the kids and a large sandy beach. A great place to spend the day.
Shopping
Birch Hill Studio
4900 27 StreetLocal boutique featuring locally made goods.
Good Gracious
3211 30th AveA beautiful little gift shop located right on main street.
Attridge is a name you can trust (we know - we grew up with daughters of the original owner, Jim Attridge). Great shop for your water and snow clothing and gear!
Attridge Snow Ski Wake
2706 48 AveAttridge is a name you can trust (we know - we grew up with daughters of the original owner, Jim Attridge). Great shop for your water and snow clothing and gear!
The original home of Valhalla Pure Outfitters. Stop in for all your outdoor needs!
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
The original home of Valhalla Pure Outfitters. Stop in for all your outdoor needs!
While there are two malls in Vernon (the other being The Shops at Polson Mall), this is Vernon's largest shopping centre. If the locals are talking about "the mall" - this is it!
32 locals recommend
Village Green Centre
4900 27 StWhile there are two malls in Vernon (the other being The Shops at Polson Mall), this is Vernon's largest shopping centre. If the locals are talking about "the mall" - this is it!
Food scene
Vernon's hidden gem for fine dining. Enjoy an international wine list with steak, seafood & hearty Mediterranean dishes.
66 locals recommend
Intermezzo Restaurant and Wine Cellar
3206 34 AveVernon's hidden gem for fine dining. Enjoy an international wine list with steak, seafood & hearty Mediterranean dishes.
Casually polished venue offering a diverse menu, including pasta, seafood & Pan-Asian dishes.
22 locals recommend
THE MED
2915 30th AveCasually polished venue offering a diverse menu, including pasta, seafood & Pan-Asian dishes.
My go to spot for Thai take out! Love their pad thai and cashew chicken dishes.
Boa Thong Thai Food Restaurant
3210 30th AveMy go to spot for Thai take out! Love their pad thai and cashew chicken dishes.
Steaks are the draw at this classy chophouse featuring rooftop tables & regional wines.
34 locals recommend
Phoenix Steakhouse
3117 30th AveSteaks are the draw at this classy chophouse featuring rooftop tables & regional wines.
Marten Brewing Co. is a Craft Beer Micro-Brewery Bar & Grill, rooted in the heart of downtown Vernon BC and is family friendly.
45 locals recommend
Marten Brewpub & Grill
2933a 30th AveMarten Brewing Co. is a Craft Beer Micro-Brewery Bar & Grill, rooted in the heart of downtown Vernon BC and is family friendly.
A local favorite for pubs - be show to go on your birthday and get your age in free wings!
Roster Sports Club Bar & Grill
2319 53 AveA local favorite for pubs - be show to go on your birthday and get your age in free wings!
A local favorite pub in town - enjoy great food and drinks inside or outside on the rooftop patio.
6 locals recommend
Sir Winston's Pub and Liquor Store
2705 32 StA local favorite pub in town - enjoy great food and drinks inside or outside on the rooftop patio.
Alexander's Pub & Liquor Store
12408 Kalamalka RdLakeside pub. Need we say more?
Located on our side of town, the Longhorn Pub has been a long-running favorite pub of locals.
12 locals recommend
Longhorn Pub and Liquor Store
4513 25 AveLocated on our side of town, the Longhorn Pub has been a long-running favorite pub of locals.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Friends of Tiny Anchor Loft Discounts
We have friends with local businesses such as Sip Happens Wine Tours, Ed's Mobile Kayak and SUP Rental, Neuron e-scooters and more! Once you've booked with us, we will send you our digital guidebook with how to access the discounts.
Getting around
Hop-on/Hop-off e-Scooters & Bikes
All around town you will see bright orange electric scooters and bikes on the side of the road. If you download the Neuron app, you can simply rent one of the vacant bikes or scooters and hop on to take off on your next adventure!
Check our digital guidebook for discount codes.
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