Vernon

Okanagan Training Rink offers private skating parties with an hour of ice time and an hour in a cozy party room, perfect for families, schools, birthdays, and businesses. Rentals are available during holidays and select times during the week.

They offer a kids menu and all kids meals are served with a drink and dessert. Yummy!

This 10-acre family-run fruit farm offers u-pick as well as direct sales, with harvest times that vary each season depending on the weather. The farm grows a wide variety of cherries, including Chelan, Santina, Christalina, Rainier, Lapins, Skeena, Staccato, and even sour cherries. Peach season typically begins in August, featuring popular varieties like Red Haven, Blazing Star, Rising Star, and Glo Haven.

Visit Planet Bee Honey Farm and Meadery where visitors can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities. Kids can peek into the glass observatory hives to spot the Queen Bee (look for the white dot), try on a beekeeper suit for a fun photo, enjoy story time, and explore bee-themed toys, puzzles, and games. There’s lots to see, do, and learn during your visit!

Polson Park is home to a playground, skateboard park, tennis courts, and washrooms. They playground features monkey bars, slides, swings and climbing elements. A large grassy area surrounds the park for running and playing. They have a few buddy benches surrounding the playground.

The Prestige Vernon Hotel, located in the heart of Vernon, B.C., offers an ideal retreat for families looking for comfort and convenience, proximity to the Vernon Square Shopping Centre, and a variety of local attractions. With family-friendly facilities including a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and the on-site Bourbon Street Bar & Grill catering to all meal preferences, the Prestige Vernon Hotel ensures a memorable and enjoyable stay for all ages. There are several different room types to choose from but our favourite is the spacious two-queen-bed loft room.

The Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre in Vernon, BC, seamlessly combines a warm, cozy charm with modern comforts, making it an ideal destination for a memorable family-friendly vacation. The hotels atrium garden with hundreds of plants, trees and a creek that flows through the hotel make it a unique hotel experience. Centrally located with easy access to local dining and attractions, and boasting facilities like an indoor pool, hot tub, and on-site dining options, the Prestige Vernon Lodge offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for families.

Located in the Recreation Complex, the Priest Valley Arena is home to Vernon Figure Skating, the Speed Skating Club, ringette, adult hockey, public skating, and skating lessons.

Located conveniently beside Kal Beach and the Okanagan Rail Trail in Coldstream, this Café, Mini Market, Gift Shop, and Ice Cream spot is perfect for a quick stop. With over 12 flavors to choose from, the kids are sure to find a favorite treat!

A favourite spot among local parents, Red Robin offers a kid menu with bottomless side dishes and beverages. Our girls loved the corn doggies – battered corn dog bites.