Compare car rental in Vernon with VroomVroomVroom, from top suppliers like Budget. Vernon is a city in the south-central region of British Columbia and is named after Forbes George Vernon, a former MLA of British Columbia who helped found the famed Coldstream Ranch. Vernon has a total population of 58.584 residents, according to the 2011 census. In the early years, Vernon was inhabited by the Interior Salish people. They were hunter-gatherers and they were over-run by the fur traders first arriving in 1811.
Growth occurred quite rapidly in the few decades following the first trading posts. Discoveries of gold in surrounding creeks generated a small rush of miners. Today, Vernon is a wonderful holiday destination, where you can relax and enjoy a great time out, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
Family WaterSlides Park is a great amusement park in Vernon, that provides hours of sun and water fun for all ages. Atlantis has 10 slides of all ages, including the all popular tube ride, the River Riot. Along with a hot tub, mini-golf, arcade, gift shop, and concession stand. The large picnic area is ideal for any summer event, including birthday parties and family vacations.
The Eclectic Med Restaurant is a wonderful Mediterranean restaurant that has many specialties, such as seafood, steak, Asian specialties and many other delicious dishes. The ambiance is wonderful and the staff caters to the need of every customer. There is also a fine selection of wines that complements the meal. The meals area prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. The restaurant has even got a special menu for children, that consists in fries, pancakes and burgers.
