Vernon

For over two decades, Sweet Caroline's Bakery has been a must-visit business in Vernon, delighting families with their fresh-baked goods. Each cake is made from scratch. Customers can choose from a variety of ready-made options or collaborate with the bakery to design a custom cake that perfectly complements your special occasion.

Teeter Totter Toys is an independent specialty toy store stocking a variety of creative and educational toys, games, puzzles, and activity kits for all ages.

The Boarding House Café in downtown Vernon is the city's only board game café, offering a cozy spot to play from a library of over 300 games. Perfect for families, friends, or a casual outing, guests can enjoy fresh baked goods, drinks, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. It’s a great place to unwind and connect over games.

The Easthill Eatery in Vernon serves delicious soft serve vanilla ice cream and offers poutine, fries, wraps, sandwiches and baked goods.

Looking for a family-friendly spot for lunch or dinner? The Kal Eatery offers a welcoming atmosphere perfect for sharing a meal together. Planning a birthday party? The Kal Eatery Arcade is packed with thrilling games and non-stop fun, making it an exciting venue for unforgettable celebrations!

Set among beautiful vineyards, this spot offers picnic areas, open spaces for kids to run and play. Little ones can paint river rocks with chalk, blow bubbles, watch fish in the pond, or kick around a soccer ball while parents sip wine and soak in the views of Swan Lake.

Vernon's only indoor climbing gym, The Rock Garden Climbing Centre, offers 4,000 sq ft of fun for climbers of all ages and abilities. Families can enjoy top-rope routes, a dedicated bouldering zone, and a mezzanine cave with climbs reaching up to 19 feet. It’s a welcoming space for both beginners and experienced climbers.

Located at Kal Tire Place, the Vernon Farmers' Market operates both summer and winter markets.

The Vernon Library of the Okanagan Regional Library is a vibrant community hub with something for every age group. Little ones can join in on Baby Time, PJ Story Time, French Story Time, and more, while older kids and teens have access to engaging activities like Lego sessions, 3D crafting, and Coding Club. The library also supports newcomer families through programs such as the Niteo Family Reading Program and homework help.

The Vernon Museum Exhibit Space is open to the public for drop ins from Wednesday to Saturdays. They offer a mini-scavenger hunt around the museum for kids and a [take out - recently refurbished] children’s area that captures the magic of the North Okanagan’s Natural History. If you would like to enjoy activities from the comfort of your home, the Museum also offers virtual exhibits.