Getting To MMW2027 in Vernon BC
Vernon sits at the intersection of Highways 97 and Highway 6. Highway 1 is just 45 minutes north. Vernon is 441 km from Vancouver, BC, 556 km from Calgary, AB, and 184 km from the US/Canada border. You can get to highway 97 from BC #1 highway, Highway 5 and 97C, or highway 3/3A. All routes provide great roads and fabulous scenery. Highway 5 ( the Coquihalla highway ) has large elevation climbs – ie 33 km of up hill!) The other routes all have highway mountain passes to enjoy. Highway 97 is fairly flat and winds along the Okanagan Valley and Lakes.
Coming from the US you have several options to get to Vernon. You can cross the border at
1. The Douglas – Peace Arch crossing via I5
2. The Pacific Blaine crossing via I5:
3. The Aldergrove/Lynden crossing from highway 539:
4. The Huntingdon/Sumas crossing via highway 9,
5. The Osoyoos/Oroville border crossing via Highway 97
6. The Chopka/Nighthawk crossing via highway
It’s best to check you maps (map books or online) to see what route works best for you.
