"Getting Here Is Easy...
But You May Find It Hard to Leave"
Our Okanagan accommodations in Vernon BC are strategically located halfway between Vancouver, British Columbia, Banff National Park and Calgary, Alberta; only 27 miles north of Kelowna, BC; only 3 km south of Vernon on beautiful Kalamalka Lake. There are many en route signs to Illahee Inn.
To reach us by road from Vancouver follow the Coquihalla Connector 97C leading to Merritt and to Highway 97 and Vernon. There are also two other scenic routes: The Hope-Princeton (Highway #3) or Fraser Canyon (Highway #1) routes to access Vernon. From Banff or Calgary, follow the Trans Canada (Highway #1) to Sicamous and then Highway 97 South to Vernon. From Nakusp, follow Highway 6 to Vernon.
We are also within easy reach (25 minutes) of the Kelowna International Airport with many flights daily from across Western Canada by Air Canada and WestJet Several flights daily from Seattle, Washington by Horizon Air. 24 hour customs service, car rental agencies and limousine service to Vernon are also available. The Vernon Regional Airport is but 12 minutes away from Illahee Inn and serviced by Northern Hawk Airlines.
How To Find Us
From Highway 97 at Okanagan College - Vernon Campus, turn onto College Way. Drive down to the lake, then left onto Westkal Road to Kalamalka Road, go around end of lake, past Alexander's Beach Pub, turn right onto Kidston Road. Approximately 3 km turn right onto Tamarack Drive. Stay on Tamarack, drive to the north end. Green roof is Illahee Inn. "Illahee Inn" en route signs mark this route for you.
From Highway 6 at Polson Place Mall, turn at the traffic light onto Kalamalka Lake Road. At the lake go left, stay on Kalamalka Road, then right onto Kidston Road. Approximately 3 km, turn right onto Tamarack Drive. Stay on Tamarack, drive to the north end. Green roof is Illahee Inn. En route signs mark this route for you.
We are located in the warm, sunny Okanagan Valley, south-central interior of British Columbia, Canada. Our area is comprised of several unique communities: Vernon and Coldstream at the center, Lumby to the east and Spallumcheen, Armstrong and Enderby to the north. Kelowna is south, only 43km (27 miles) and Penticton 114 km (68 miles). North Okanagan topography is varied with rich farmland, ranches, abundant fruit orchards, vineyards and estate wineries, large fresh-water lakes nestled into pine-clad hillsides; the farmland is predominantly cloaked in rich green alfalfa and golden grains, the higher lands in forests, streams and powder snow in winter.
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The area abounds in magnificent lakes, sandy beaches, salmon-bound rivers, many outdoor adventures, unique craft outlets, historical sites, wineries of distinction, fruit blossom times, harvest times, outstanding golf courses and winter skiing make this a lovely area to visit... to enjoy, time and time again.
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15010 Tamarack Drive, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada V1B 2E1
Phone: (250) 260-7896 | Fax: (250) 260-7826
Toll Free Reservations: 1-888-260-7896 | stay@illahee.com