Ski & Snow

Powder. If there is one word that describes the reasons why people come to Fernie, powder is it. With an average of 29 feet per year of snow, it’s easy to see why Fernie is a skier’s paradise. With over 2500 acres of terrain and over 2800 ft of vertical, 5 spectacular open bowls, ridges & glades, there is endless adventure on this mountain.

“Voted #5 in Skiing Magazine’s “Top 25 Resorts in North America”

“Best Powder” Ski Canada Magazine, 2007

“With over 29 feet of powder each season, a cool ski town atmosphere and the never-ending events and festivals, it’s no wonder Fernie continues to be one of the best places to visit and ski in Canada” Matt Mosteller, Fernie Alpine Resort

“North America’s Coolest Town” Rolling Stone Magazine

“One of the top 6 powder destinations on the planet” Fall Line Skiing Magazine

Golfing

Currently there are 7 golf courses within a one hour drive of Fernie. With two new courses currently under construction, the Blackstone course in Fernie, and the two time PGA Tour Player of the Year Fred Couples signature Whiskey Jack golf course in Sparwood, Fernie is unquestionably a golfer’s paradise.

Boating

Fernie's network of river systems can take rafters and kayakers from wet and wild white-water to a more relaxed meander down river. River travel offers a extraordinary way to check out Fernie's wildlife and incredible biodiversity.

Lake Koocanusa - Take the scenic 40 minute drive to Lake Koocanusa. There are 75 km of navigatible waters from the US/Canada border north to Wardner, BC. Fed by the waters of the Kootenay River, Elk River and streams from the Flathead and Kootenay drainage systems, fishing abounds from early spring to late fall with Dolly Varden, Kokanee and Rainbow Trout.

Fishing

Fernie is becoming an international destination for sports fishing. Whether you're looking for river fishing, fly fishing, still water lake fishing or ice fishing, Fernie is guaranteed to offer you an unforgettable experience.

Mountain Biking

Fernie's renowned landscape continues to bring bike enthusiasts back again and again. Fernie boasts some of the best riding in the West. From epic, heart-pounding downhill rides to infinite kilometers of cross-country trails, you can do it all here.

Hiking

Fernie's hikes offer something for everyone -- from gentle, sheltered forest trails to spectacular mountaintop ridges. The immediate area in and around Fernie hosts a system of well-maintained trails, and the natural vegetation and wildlife of this Canadian Rockies paradise are remarkable.

Dining

Fernie has become a food destination. In the past decade Fernie’s restaurants have won international awards and offer urban variety. Whether you desire something casual and delicious, a bite of fine pub food, or your tastes tend toward the more sophisticated end of the culinary spectrum, Fernie’s restaurants will satisfy your palate. www.ferniedining.com

Getting Here

Less than an hour from Cranbrook International Airport