A North Okanagan Winter Tour

May 22

The Thompson Okanagan, a region that is filled with diverse climates of tall mountains, rolling hills, raging rivers, peaceful lakes, a dry desert, and a temperate rainforest. Here, you will find year round activities that are suitable for thrill seekers, leisurely travellers, and everyone in between.

The Greater Vernon area has three beautiful lakes, rolling hills, scenic vistas and a quaint downtown. Small city charm meets epic outdoor adventure in the largest city in British Columbia’s North Okanagan. World-renowned golf courses, agri-tourism, hiking and biking trails and outdoor experiences are here for your enjoyment. We invite you to make our home your home away from home, as you enjoy all the wonders Vernon has to offer.

Silver Star is centrally located in the heart of BC's Okanagan Valley in the Monashee Mountain Range. The vibrant village is a beacon for adventure in the mountains and the people are its heart and soul. Big ideas and boundless energy inspired by the “Silver Queen’’ mine and first ski turns in the early 1930s. Nearly a century later, the same spirit is championing a thriving destination resort on the cusp of its next chapter.

Link to Itinerary

Itinerary Snapshot:

Day 1: Arrive in Vernon from Vancouver and check in to Sparkling Hill Resort. That night enjoy the Balloon Glow event at Polson Park, part of the Vernon Winter Carnival, followed by dinner at Gerni's Farmhouse, an Austrian dining experience at the resort.
Day 2: Start with breakfast at PeakFine, focused on local and sustainable food, before relaxing at KurSpa, enjoying various wellness amenities. Snowshoe at Predator Ridge, exploring snow-covered trails. Then, attend the Parka Party at Predator Ridge with food, drinks, and live music.
Day 3: Check out of Sparkling Hill and head to Downtown Vernon to visit coffee shops and local stores before going to SilverStar Mountain Resort. Start with lunch at Pizza Gratta then check into Snowbird Lodge and enjoy après at The Red Antler. End the night with dinner at D’Argento followed by live music at Long Johns Pub.
Day 4: Breakfast this morning can be spent at Bugaboos Bakery and Cafe to fuel you for a morning of skiing at SilverStar Mountain Resort. Stop for lunch at The Den then enjoy free time for additional skiing, village exploration, snowshoeing, ice skating, or tubing.
Day 5: This is a full day of winter activities, so grab breakfast at Town Hall and pick up Nordic ski rentals. Spend the day Nordic skiing at Sovereign Lake, then back to SilverStar for lunch at Bugaboos and free time in the afternoon for more skiing or exploring SilverStar village. Finish the day with dinner at Black Pine Social.
Day 6: Breakfast at Town Hall before heading home.