Predator Ridge Webcam – Vernon’s 36-Hole Golf Resort

The Predator Ridge Webcam looks out over a golf hole at Predator Ridge Resort, the golf and home community in the hills southwest of Vernon, in the North Okanagan region of British Columbia. The main camera sits above a green and a long fairway framed by tan grass and rolling mounds, with a row of houses along the ridge behind and a forested hilltop topped by two masts above them. Cart paths curve through the foreground past an outdoor seating area with red chairs. A second camera in the player, a pan-tilt-zoom unit, faces the Village Centre roundabout. Both views follow the seasons closely: green fairways against dry hills from spring into fall, and a course that can disappear under snow in winter.

About Predator Ridge

Predator Ridge opened in 1991 as a golf resort, with nine-hole loops called the Osprey and the Red Tail designed by Les Furber. A third nine, the Peregrine, followed in 2000. Canadian architect Doug Carrick later added nine new holes and reworked the Peregrine to form today’s Predator course, a par 71 that stretches 6,483 meters (7,090 yards) from the tournament tees. His second design here, the Ridge course, opened in July 2010 as a par 72 of 6,513 meters (7,123 yards) and was named SCOREGolf’s Best New Course in Canada that year. The resort hosted the Skins Game in 2000 and again in 2008.

Wesbild Holdings bought the community in 2007, and Predator Ridge Limited Partnership now runs it as a mix of homes, lodge rooms, vacation rentals and recreation spread over 526 hectares (1,300 acres). The resort lies about 12 kilometers (7 miles) southwest of downtown Vernon in a straight line, and the operator puts it 30 minutes from Kelowna International Airport. Vernon itself, home to 44,519 people at the 2021 census, sits at 380 meters (1,250 feet) on the valley floor, while the resort spreads across higher ground between Okanagan Lake and Kalamalka Lake.

The main view on the Predator Ridge Webcam shows the golf side of the resort. Homes line the ridge in the middle distance, a white dome rises at the far right edge, and a wooden railing and bare branches close off the right of the shot. The second camera covers the Village Centre, where a metal bird sculpture stands in a round stone planter lettered with the resort’s name. Brick-red paving, timber pergolas, a restaurant patio and a tall blue-grey building with a stone base surround it, with parked cars and forested hills behind. Because that camera can pan and zoom, its view may differ from one visit to the next.

Weather and Climate at Predator Ridge

The nearest long-term record comes from Vernon, where the 1991 to 2020 normals put January highs at -0.5°C (31.1°F) and lows at -6.4°C (20.5°F). Winter brings about 92.8 centimeters (36.5 inches) of snow a year, enough to turn the fairways white, and the resort sits higher than the town, so it can run colder and hold its snow a little longer. Spring warms quickly, with April highs near 15.1°C (59.2°F) and lows of 2.3°C (36.1°F). Winter days are short this far north, and in December the camera is dark well before the end of the afternoon.

Summer is hot and dry. July averages 28.4°C (83.1°F) in the afternoon and 12.7°C (54.9°F) at night, and Vernon’s record high is 40.0°C (104.0°F). With only 446.5 millimeters (17.6 inches) of precipitation a year, the grass on the hills around the course dries to tan while the watered fairways stay green, a contrast the camera still showed in mid-November. October highs ease to 12.4°C (54.3°F) with lows of 2.9°C (37.2°F), and the record low of -38.9°C (-38.0°F) shows what a hard cold snap can do here.

Things to Do Near Predator Ridge

Golf comes first, with 36 holes across the Predator and Ridge courses and the Range restaurant, bar and patio for a meal after the round. The resort also has 4 tennis courts and 4 pickleball courts, with a bubble that keeps play going through the year. About 35 kilometers (22 miles) of hiking and walking trails wind through forest and grassland on the property, and the operator says they connect straight into the trail system of Ellison Provincial Park. The connector down to the park runs about 2 kilometers (1.3 miles) and drops 184 meters (604 feet), so the climb back is the real work.

Ellison Provincial Park sits about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) west of the resort on Okanagan Lake. Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park lies roughly 6 kilometers (4 miles) to the southeast, where the Rattlesnake Point trail is a 2.6 kilometer (1.6 mile) return walk with 70 meters (230 feet) of climbing. The resort runs a shuttle to the Okanagan Rail Trail for cycling days, and Sparkling Hill Resort shares the same hill, under a kilometer (0.6 miles) from the golf course. Downtown Vernon, about 12 kilometers (7 miles) away, is the nearest town for shops and supplies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Predator Ridge located?

Predator Ridge is in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, in the North Okanagan. The resort sits about 12 kilometers (7 miles) southwest of downtown Vernon, on the high ground between Okanagan Lake and Kalamalka Lake.

What can you see on the Predator Ridge Webcam?

The main camera looks across a green and fairway toward homes on the ridge and a forested hilltop, with cart paths and a seating area in the foreground. The second camera, which can pan and zoom, shows the Village Centre roundabout with its bird sculpture, pergolas and restaurant patio.

What is the weather like at Predator Ridge?

Winters are cold and summers are hot and dry. Vernon’s normals give January highs of -0.5°C (31.1°F) and July highs of 28.4°C (83.1°F), with 446.5 millimeters (17.6 inches) of precipitation a year.

How many golf courses does Predator Ridge have?

Two 18-hole courses, 36 holes in all. The Predator course is a par 71 of 6,483 meters (7,090 yards), and the Ridge course is a par 72 of 6,513 meters (7,123 yards).

Who designed the Ridge course at Predator Ridge?

Canadian architect Doug Carrick. The Ridge course opened in July 2010 and was named SCOREGolf’s Best New Course in Canada that year. The resort’s first holes, opened in 1991, were designed by Les Furber.

Does it snow at Predator Ridge?

Yes. Vernon averages 92.8 centimeters (36.5 inches) of snow a year and January highs sit just below freezing, so the main camera can show a white course in midwinter.

Does Predator Ridge have hiking trails?

Yes. About 35 kilometers (22 miles) of hiking and walking trails cross the property, and they link directly into the trail network of Ellison Provincial Park on Okanagan Lake.

How far is Predator Ridge from Kelowna airport?

The operator puts Predator Ridge 30 minutes from Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Downtown Vernon is about 12 kilometers (7 miles) to the northeast in a straight line.

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