Vernon Specialty Attractions
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Specialty Attractions in Vernon, British Columbia.
Drop in to see the latest designs and cut stones or call to arrange a day trip to dig for treasure at Canada's first precious opal mine. Day long digging trips run early June to late Sept on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Cost $30+GST, children under 6 free. Reserve in advance. Shop open year round. May to October from 9 am to 4 pm and November to April, call for hours.
Allan Brooks Nature Centre offers visitors the chance to view the nature of the North Okanagan. The Habitat Room offers virtual tours of the North Okanagan Valley, there is a Feature Exhibit that changes yearly, and the Discovery Room give visitors an opportunity to have a hands-on look at nature. There are also outdoor walking and hiking trails, and Naturescape Gardens beside the Nature Centre.







