A quick comparison of popular wedding and event venues in and around Vernon. Capacities are approximate and come from each venue's own website (checked October 2026). Always confirm with the venue.
| Venue | Town | Type | Approx. capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddlewheel Hall | Vernon (Okanagan Landing) | Community hall on the lake | About 150 for dinner and dancing |
| Coldstream Community Hall | Coldstream | Municipal hall | 222 banquet, 300 theatre |
| Prestige Vernon Lodge | Vernon | Hotel ballroom | Up to about 700 |
| Predator Ridge Resort | Vernon | Golf resort | Ballroom about 150 |
| The Rise | Vernon | Golf resort and restaurant | Banquet room about 200 |
| Vernon Golf & Country Club | Vernon | Golf clubhouse | Clubhouse about 200 |
| SilverStar Mountain Resort | SilverStar | Mountain resort | Conference centre about 260 |
| 50th Parallel Estate Winery | Lake Country | Winery | Weddings about 175 |
| Ex Nihilo Vineyards | Lake Country | Winery | Up to about 100 |
| Allan Brooks Nature Centre | Vernon | Nature centre | Amphitheatre about 75 |
| Historic O'Keefe Ranch | Spallumcheen | Heritage ranch | Ask the ranch |
Venue details
Paddlewheel Hall
A lakeside community hall at Paddlewheel Park with a renovated kitchen, waterfront deck, sandy beach and boat launch next door. Run by the Okanagan Landing & District Community Association.
Best for: Weddings, receptions, family celebrations
Coldstream Community Hall
A newer District of Coldstream hall near Kalamalka Lake with a catering kitchen, stage, house audio, projector and a patio behind retractable doors. Books up to two years ahead.
Best for: Weddings, receptions, corporate events
Prestige Vernon Lodge
Full-service hotel with the area's largest banquet space, a ballroom that divides into three, and in-house catering.
Best for: Large weddings, conferences
Predator Ridge Resort
Golf resort with a ballroom and terrace, on-site lodging for guests and several ceremony spots across the property.
Best for: Destination weddings, corporate retreats
The Rise
Hillside golf resort above Okanagan Lake with a separate banquet room, a restaurant and a large patio.
Best for: Weddings with lake views
Vernon Golf & Country Club
Clubhouse dining room and patio with full-service catering and bar, close to downtown Vernon.
Best for: Weddings, celebrations, corporate
SilverStar Mountain Resort
A colourful ski village with mountaintop ceremony sites in summer and winter, and lodging steps from the reception.
Best for: Mountain weddings, year-round
50th Parallel Estate Winery
Estate winery on the east side of Okanagan Lake with private spaces for weddings and groups.
Best for: Vineyard weddings, corporate groups
Ex Nihilo Vineyards
An intimate, mostly outdoor vineyard setting over Okanagan Lake, with catering from the on-site bistro.
Best for: Smaller vineyard weddings
Allan Brooks Nature Centre
Hilltop grasslands with big valley views and an outdoor amphitheatre for ceremonies.
Best for: Small outdoor ceremonies
Historic O'Keefe Ranch
An 1867 heritage ranch north of Vernon with historic buildings, an arena and open grounds.
Best for: Rustic weddings, reunions, galas
Missing a venue? Text us and we'll add it. Kalamalka Lake and other provincial parks usually need a BC Parks permit for organised events, so check with BC Parks first.