Travel Information

We'd recommend arriving in the Kelowna or Vernon area on Friday, August 8th. Feel free to reach out if you need any help coordinating your travel plans.

Where to Stay

You should have already received communication from us on where you can stay. We have our family staying closeby at Pillar Lake Resort.

Shuttles at the end of the night will be taking guests back to Pillar Lake Resort, the Highland Motel, and the Best Western Premier Route 97 in Vernon. Please note only the last ride at the end of the night will go to the hotel in Vernon.

Things to Do

If you're staying in the Vernon area and looking to entertain yourself on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning here are some ideas!

Explore Okanagan Lake or Kalamalka Lake. Kalavida Surf Shop has stand-up paddle board and bike rentals.
Davison Orchards, think family-run farm, fresh seasonal produce, freshly baked pies, farm petting zoo, tractor tours, and fruit picking.
Planet Bee has everything honey and bee related! Free mead tastings.
Cedar and Soak has a cold plunge and infrared sauna. You can book private rooms.
Kangaroo Creek Farm is a little further from Vernon towards Kelowna, but well worth the trip!
The Grey Canal Trail overlooks the Okanagan Lake and part of the city.
BX Creek Trail is a shaded forest hike with creeks and waterfalls.
The Rail Trail is perfect for runners or biker. Lakeside, flat, gravel trail. Extends over 50km.

Where to Eat

Looking for somewhere to eat? Here are some restaurant ideas.

The Edge is a fancy restaurant at the top of a golf course. Beautiful views.
Pheonix Steakhouse and Bar is great for fine dining and local wines.
The Italian Kitchen is a fancy restaurant with the best Italian food in town.
The Jammery is a bit further from Vernon but a great breakfast spot and a store filled with jam. There are Kelowna and Vernon locations.
The Curry Pot Indian and Nepalese Cuisine is the best Indian food in Vernon.
Fresh Lemongrass has some yummy Vietnamese food.
Ratio Coffee & Pastry is a cute cafe with delicious pastries and sandwiches. It has indoor and outdoor seating.
The Farmhouse Cafe at Davison Orchards is the perfect place to grab breakfast or lunch as you check out the orchards.

Looking for ice cream? La Carraia has dozens of flavours of Italian gelato. Also has coffee!

Where to Drink

If you're in the mood for some drinks, check these out!

1516 Pub and Grill is a waterfront restaurant with pub-style food, outdoor seating available.
Alexander’s Beach Pub is waterfront at Kalamalka Lake. Has a patio!
Silverstar Brewing Company has yummy local brews and pub-style food, downtown Vernon.
Cambium Cider Co has yummy ciders, farm-to-table dining and an apple orchard.
Upside Cider has delicious craft cider and wood-fired pizza. Located in Kelowna.