"The Inn"
Uniquely beautiful... A spacious open plan design, accessorized by an awe-inspiring unobstructed 180° view of beautiful Lake Kalamalka and complimented by a stunning permanent natural parkland literally at the back door.
Nestled on 2½ acres of lakeshore amid magnificent scenery, adjacent to 3300 acres of Provincial Park, Illahee Inn Vernon Bed and Breakfast, known as "The Inn of the Lake of Many Colors", offers quality accommodations for vacation and business travelers, waterfront sunset dining, weddings, corporate retreats, group meetings amid relaxation and serenity; all in its nature park surroundings.
![]() Kalamalka Lake named one of the world's ten most beautiful lakes by National Geographic Society. |
![]() From the Jasmine outdoor hot tub you have a spectacular 180° view of beautiful Kalamalka Lake. Relaxation surrounded by nature and wild Jasmine flowers. |
"The Lake of Ten Thousand Colours"
The colour change of the water is caused by the precipitation of tiny marl (calcite) crystals. These crystals reflect the light; hence the beautiful blue, jade green, green and violet display.
The Illahee Inn boasts five guest rooms and suites, each distinctive, each with large waterfront balcony, private bathroom and entrance; two guest TV and reading lounges; Grand Room and Loft; massage and spa services; meeting facilities; large waterfront patio for special events (up to 85 persons), waterfront sunset dining, large sandy beach, excellent swimming, canoeing, kayaking and boating; mountain biking, hiking, nature walks; quiet spaces for solitude and reflection in meadow, forest and rock gardens and along wild-flower edged pathways; a wonderful lakeside hot tub for relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Vacations For Every Season
Join us in the peaceful countryside. Enjoy fine hospitality and the many outdoor recreation opportunities offered each of the four seasons in an atmosphere decidedly rural, laid back, relaxing, elegant and unimaginably scenic in it's makeup.
Enjoy spring blossom times, the warm water of summertime, the fall harvest times... the splendor of winter... all there while you can.
| Blossom Dates | Fruit Harvest Dates |
| Apricots: April 10 - April 25 | July 20 - Aug 10 |
| Cherries: April 20 - May 7 | July 1 - Aug 1 |
| Peaches: April 20 - May 2 | July 25 - Sept 1 |
| Pears: April 25 - May 10 | Aug 15 - Sept 30 |
| Plums: April 28 - May 10 | Aug 15 - Sept 10 |
| Apples: May 5 - May 20 | Aug 15 - Oct 30 |
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| Canoeing & Kayaking at Lakeside Illahee Inn |
We offer "You and Yours" the five
C's of Inn Hospitality:
Character
Courtesy
Cleanliness
Charm
Cuisine
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We are the ideal spot for:
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| Sunset lake view from room balconies |
Illahee, meaning
"Where Mankind and Nature Meet"
on beautiful Kalamalka Lake
Elegant Extras
Grand Room
Illahee Inn is unmistakably contemporary, but pays tribute to tradition with Canadian select maple hardwood floors, Cathedral high western red cedar ceilings, bayview gas log fireplace, fine sofas and area carpets, one-of-a-kind furnishings, original artworks and picture windows overlooking colourful Kalamalka Lake...
"The only thing we overlook is the lake!"
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| Grand Room Click image to expand Click here to view virtual tour |
Grand Room Loft Click image to expand Click here to view virtual tour |
Jasmine Waterfront Guest Lounge
Enjoy this outdoor guest lounge including a mountainside outdoor hot tub found in the splendor of it's rock bluff lake view setting, lakeside fire pit, terraced lawns; canoe/kayak dock and much more.
Upper Room
In May to October join us for evening dinner (by reservation only) on our lakeshore dining room.
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| Upper Room Sunset Dining Click image to expand Click here to view virtual tour Click here to make dinner reservations |
Boardroom, Business Meeting, & Buffet Reception Services
Chelootsoos Board Room
Settle into this most inviting lakeside Boardroom with gas log fireplace, Modern up to date projection & sound systems, along with free internet services. The boardroom accommodates small to meduim sized groups up to 22 people. . In the boardroom you can see outside to the Chelootsoos patio with Adirondack armchairs, and the 1400 square foot covered patio with panoramic lake views.
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| Chelootsoos Board Room Click image to expand Click here to view virtual tour |
Chelootsoos is a multi-purpose lakeshore patio room. As a meeting room (Pictured) it is ideal for medium sized events (22 persons max) year round.
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| Chelootsoos Board Room Click image to expand Click here to view virtual tour |
Chelootsoos as a Buffet Room (Not Pictured) is awesome, in conjunction with the covered lakeside patio, for wedding receptions (100 persons max.) Spring through Autumn.
For your Event remember we offer fine waterfront accommodations and
hauté cuisine. Do get a taste of all we have to offer.
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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

















