
Sovereign Lake - Vernon, British Columbia
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N 50° 15.931 W 119° 16.398
11U E 337986 N 5570625
Quick Description: Come with us and visit the murals of Vernon: There are currently 27 murals and featured is Sovereign Lake, #20 in the walking tour guide available at the visitor's centre. The ski area has become a world class destination, for all you skiers out there.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 9/3/2014 5:15:09 AM
Waymark Code: WMMD51
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Long Description:In 1938, Carl Wylie started the Silver Star Ski Club. Two years later it became the Silver Star Provincial Park.
It now has over 50 km of manicured cross county trails and 14 km of snowshoe trails.
All the murals are well done paying tribute to the artist's talent and creativity for any passersby to enjoy.
The murals are numbered and we will showcase
# 20 – Sovereign Lake
Sovereign Lake
3205 32nd Street
In 1939, the City of Vernon donated a log cabin to a local cross country ski club on Vernon Lake. Pictured at the cabin are Carl Wylie and his wife Flora founders of the club. Vernon Lake was later renamed Sovereign Lake after good citizen and avid skier Bishop Art Sovereign. The ski area has now become a world class destination.
Lead Artists: Tyler Toews & Steven Skolka
From the Sovereigh Lake
The Downtown Vernon Association has invested considerable resources into the creation of the 27 amazing works of art that grace our downtown buildings. These murals depict the history, culture, scenery, and folklore that made Vernon what it is today.
The mural project was a multi-year collaborative effort that included youth employment, revitalization, and heritage conservation strategies.
From the Downtown Vernon Murals