Places to visit near

Vernon

Vernon is a town in Strathcona Regional district, British Columbia, Canada of about 48,073 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Sutton Peak, Maquilla Peak and Mount Alston.

50.0261° N, 126.3616° WPop. 48,073

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km126
Must-see146
Notable99
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Vernon

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:47 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Vernon
  2. Sutton Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  3. Watchtower Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  4. Mount Adamviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Maquilla Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  6. Woss Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Vernon
Today’s loopVernonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vernon?

Sutton Peak (peak, about 11 km), Maquilla Peak (peak, about 12 km), Mount Alston (viewpoint, about 12 km), Watchtower Peak (peak, about 15 km), Mount Adam (viewpoint, about 18 km), Woss Mountain (viewpoint, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vernon?

126 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vernon?

Sutton Peak, about 11 km by road; Maquilla Peak (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Vernon?

Vernon Lake, about 7 km by road; Harrison Lake (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vernon?

Start in Vernon, visit Sutton Peak, then Watchtower Peak, then Mount Adam, then Maquilla Peak, then Woss Mountain, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.