From our rich cultural history, snow-capped mountains and sun-kissed beaches, to our exciting community events, Vernon has a lot to offer!
Vernon's diversified history is reflected in the richness of its built environment. The mosaic of building styles which has evolved over time should be recognized and outstanding examples restored. As the site of the original town, downtown Vernon has retained its role as the centre of commerce and culture for the community. Today, this area contains the greatest concentration of early commercial buildings, as an important and irreplaceable statement of the city's evolution. The downtown core heritage resource is protected by design guidelines that serve to protect heritage buildings and establish parameters for new construction. A mural tour, which illustrates many historical features, has become a popular asset for downtown Vernon. In addition, the older residential neighbourhood of East Hill contains the greatest density of heritage homes in the Vernon area, further enhanced by a significant number of mature trees. | |
