I was invited by Teresa to do a guided tour of the Allan Brooks Nature Centre here in Vernon. I had a great time learning about the trails, the history, the grasslands, and the facility. We saw a few hawks and then went inside to see the black widow spider, the snake, and the turtles. It is a very scenic area, and isn't as far from downtown as you would think. The people working here are very passionate about the facility. They have international tourists, cadets, occasional musicians, and birthday parties. It is the only place on the planet where you can see Okanagan Lake, Kal Lake, and Swan Lake simultaneously in one spot. I highly recommend coming here.

I walked up to the nature centre while staying with friends. I didn't go in the building but walked around the paths and sat on a bench and enjoyed the stunning views. I will go back and take a look inside. I went in mid April 2023, everything is still brown. The season is late this year. I'd like to see it in the summer when things are growing so that I can see the plants they have identified. I did see a few Marmots!

Great little spot to stop. The staff were very knowledgeable and walked us through the exhibits. They showed us a turtle and snake. There was a lovely bee hive, taxidermy animals, and a fur display for petting. We enjoyed the nature walk, especially the info panels for the native plants. A great view of Vernon from here, too.