Vernon

Vernon is a city located in the south-central region of British Columbia, Canada. The city was named after the Forbes George Vernon, who was a previous MLA of BC. He helped found the famous Coldstream Ranch. On December 30, 1892, the City of Vernon was incorporated. Within the area referred to as Greater Vernon, or the metropolitan region, the population is 55,418, while Vernon city has a population of 35,944. People who live here are known as "Vernonites."

The city of Vernon is well-known for its lakes and its beaches in summertime and its hockey and its skiing during the winter. It is considered a year-round tourist place. Lots of individuals from Calgary and Vancouver rely on it as a weekend get-away. Amongst the main events during the summer that Vernon hosts is a big Slo-Pitch tournament.

As one of various golf courses in the area, Predator Ridge Resort boasts a 36-hole community and golf resort, that have received a top twenty five rated golf courses by Score Magazine. It is among just two Western Canadian golf courses to receive that high of a rating over the past 8 years. Predator Ridge has proudly hosted the Skins Game two times. The first time was in 2000 and featured Fred Couples, Sergio Garcia, Mike Weir and Phil Mickelson. During the year 2008, the course held the event once more and Colin Montgomerie, Mike Weir, Camilo Villegas, Fred Couple and Greg Norman graced the course. A new Fred Couples Signature course is presently open. It is known as "The Rise" and it showcases unsurpassed views of Vernon itself together with views of the Okanagan Lake.

Amongst the most well-known winter sports within Vernon is Skiing. There are two major ski locations within the city: the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club and the Silverstar Mountain Resort. Silver start has been ranked among the top ski resorts within North America. It has a huge cross-country skiing area that hosted a 1991 FIS Cross-Country World Cup event. Sovereign Lake is known for more than fifty km of skiing terrain. It is considered a premier cross-country skiing location. As the host of a 2005 FIS Cross-Country World Cup event, this Nordic Club gained worldwide exposure.

Curling is a different well-known sport in Vernon. The local Vernon Curling Club has lots of curlers participating on a regular basis. Before, the city has hosted various major national curling events comprising the 1979 Canadian Senior Women's Curling Championship and the 1992 Canadian Junior Curling Championships. During 2004, the Canadian Senior Curling Championships was likewise held. During the year 2008, the very first international event was the Ford Women's Curling Championship that was held at the Vernon Multiplex.

Tennis is one more popular sport in the city of Vernon. The city is home to various picturesque courts with remarkable views. In the month of October the year 2008, the Vernon Tennis Association was started. Its focus was to bring together all tennis players of various skill levels in the Vernon area to be able to provide both social and competitive classes which were not being presently provided to player. At present, the VTA operates programs fifteen hours every week in collaboration with Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture.

Kalamalka Beach is one of the most well-known near the city of Vernon. There is a big pier located there that was built by a local service club. It is used for sunbathing, jumping and diving. During the evenings, beach volleyball is a popular event. Kin Beach and Paddle Wheel Park located on Okanagan Lake are amongst the most popular of the twenty or so larger beaches located within the area. It is possible to find your own private beach haven or real estate if you feel the larger beaches are too crowded. There are various pieces of beach real estate accessible. If anyone looks hard enough, they can potentially find their very own private accessible beach and maybe even their very own private lake. The possibilities within the area are endless.