Fall is the perfect time to explore a new food scene! As the air turns crisp and the leaves turn red and gold, we’re taking you on a tour of Canadian food scenes that deserve a closer look. We’re heading to the North Okanagan region of British Columbia to check out the city of Vernon!
There’s all sorts of fall fun to be had in Vernon. The city is surrounded by breathtaking lakes and trails that are perfect for hikes and mountain biking. Paddle along the shores of Okanagan Lake, spend the day picking apples in a beautiful orchard or play a few rounds of late-season golf; no matter how you like to spend a fall afternoon, Vernon has just the thing!
Hungry? Thirsty? You’ve come to the right place for that, too! Here are a few spots to check out on your next visit to Vernon:
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Cambium Cider Co.
4667 East Vernon Road, Vernon, BC
Visit websiteCambium Cider Co.’s orchard has been producing apples since 1946! Today, the farm grows more than two dozen varieties of apples, including modern dessert apples, nearly-forgotten heritage cultivars, and vintage cider fruit. These sugar-laden fruits are hand-harvested and slowly fermented into delicious craft ciders that are blended and bottled on-site. Enjoy a glass of your favourite cider over lunch or dinner at the cidery’s farm-to-table restaurant, which features a wood-fired grill and a menu overflowing with Okanagan produce.
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The Range Lounge and Grill
301 Village Centre Place, Vernon, BC
Visit websitePredator Ridge Resort is located just outside of Vernon. Their on-site restaurant, the Range Lounge and Grill, is the perfect spot for a meal after a day on the golf course. Their food is globally inspired and created using local ingredients – because fresh and delicious go hand-in- hand. The bar menu includes a wide selection of premium Okanagan wines, cocktails, local beers or a refreshing cider. In the warmer months, soak in the views from the patio setting and watch the sunset over the greens.
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Cabana Bar + Kitchen
3914 32 Street, Vernon, BC
Visit websiteLocated in the Prestige Vernon Lodge, Cabana Bar + Kitchen serves a refined menu of comforting favourites in a beautiful, plant-filled space. Check out their social media channels for sneak peeks of delicious menu items, an extensive Okanagan wine selection, and refreshing cocktails!
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Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery
5011 Bella Vista Road, Vernon, BC
Visit websiteSince 1997, Planet Bee Honey Farm and Meadery has been providing customers with high-quality honey and other bee products sourced from passionate local beekeepers and packaged on their farm in the Okanagan Valley. Visit the farm to be educated and inspired about the amazing world of the honeybee. Experience working beehives up close, and watch as pollinators visit their favourite plants, collecting pollen and nectar. Discover honey, re-imagined and ready to sip with Honeymoon Mead. You’ll leave with a new appreciation for these hardworking pollinators!
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Davison Orchards
3111 Davison Road, Vernon, BC
Visit websiteDavison Orchards has been growing farm food and family fun since 1933! They sell fresh produce in the farm shop and use it in the bakery and café to make delicious sandwiches, treats, and pies. Make sure to bring home a jug of their super popular homemade apple juice made from hand-picked apples in the orchard.
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Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
5204 24th Street, Vernon, BC
Visit websiteOkanagan Spirits Craft Distillery is Western Canada’s original craft distillery, dating back to 2004. The distillery uses 100% locally grown fruits and grains to make premium, world-class spirits just a tractor-ride away from the orchards and fields where the base ingredients were grown. Taste handcrafted cocktails made from the award-winning spirits and learn some new recipes from Canada’s craft distilling pioneer at the onsite Barrel Room distillery lounge and patio.
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Masiero Pizzeria Napoletana
105-3301 30 Avenue, Vernon, BC
Visit websiteMasiero Pizzeria in downtown Vernon crafts delicious Neapolitan style pizza in a handmade wood oven from Napoli, Italy. Pizzas are crafted with a bend of local produce and fine pizza-making ingredients imported from Italy. They offer a fine selection of local and international wines, cocktails, and craft beer. Reservations are strongly recommended, but the eight-seat dining bar is always open for walk-ins.
Ready to start exploring Vernon's food scene? Visit the Canada Culinary Destination Guide to learn more!
Header Photo: Cambium Cider Co.