Fernie - The Town and Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie is renowned for its winter, but locals swear that summer is even better.
Whether an adventure seeker or just looking to relax, the Elk Valley has something for everyone.
Or simply make Fernie your home base while you travel to local lakes for day trips or explore Koocanusa, Kikomun Provincial Park and old Fort Steele.
Downtown Fernie, complete with turn-of-the-century buildings, is a short walk from the Lodge and offers an excellent selection of unique stores including clothes and outdoor activity shops, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, as well as the Fernie Aquatic Centre, Fernie Museum, and much more.
A walk down Victoria Avenue (2nd Avenue) provides a stunning vista of the Lizard Range framed by the architecture of the heritage buildings lining the street.
The city of Fernie was founded in the late 19th century after the discovery of local coal deposits, and mining remains one of the main economic activities in the area. Because of this mix of local activity – tourism, mining, and forestry - Fernie has managed to retain its strong community feel rather than turning into a purpose built resort town even after the word has spread far and wide.
Festivals and events are growing in the summer and fall seasons.
| FERNIE MONTHLY EVENTS | |
| JULY | Fernie Fest music festival kicks off the summer season Canada Day activities entertain all ages highlighted by the mountainside fireworks display in the evening Thunder in the Valley July 17th in the Crows-nest Pass only 30 minutes from Fernie. |
| AUGUST | AUGUST TransRockies Race an exhilarating mountain bike race that brings people from all over the world to compete. August 8-14, 2010 - Fernie, BC to Canmore, AB Full Throttle Mountain Bike Festival Bike Festival that's celebrate all things mountain bike related. |
| SEPTEMBER | Lions Demolition Derby has been a Labor Day weekend tradition for more than 30 years. All the money raised goes to help kids, seniors and the handicapped in the Elk Valley Cedar Valley Old Growth Challenge This wilderness triathlon tests competitors' abilities with a 10.5-kilometer hike, an 8-kilometer bike ride, and a 3.5-kilometer run through the majestic Cedar Valley FAR BONUS WEEKEND Saturday, September 04, 2010 - Monday, September 06, 2010 Enjoy a bonus long weekend of lift accessed biking & hiking! |
| OCTOBER | Fernie half marathon Sunday October 3rd 2010 Welcome to Winter invites visitors to get ready for the colder temps and take in activities leading up to the opening of Fernie Alpine Resort and the approaching holiday season. |
| DECEMBER | Fernie Alpine Resorts Opening Day TBA |
| FEBRUARY | Fernie Film Festival Powder 8s The event features pairs of skiers cascading down the hill, forming '8’s' in from the powder as they go |
| MARCH | Fernie Freeskiing Competition Showcases some of the world's best freeskiers as they challenge Fernie's famous terrain in one of the most exciting ski events in Western Canada. Griz Days. Celebrate the overwhelming amounts of snow The Griz (the town's legendary mascot) blesses upon Fernie each year during this weekend event which includes a parade, a family carnival, sporting events and competitions, and parties galore |
APRIL | Hot Dog Day at FAR Viewing of the movie Hot Dog and the spirit of the movies lives on with the ski hills fashion show and 1980's ski gear features Powder Pedal Paddle One final event before the spring takes over is the PPP. Competitors in groups or solo Ski, bike, boat, and run to the finish line in a fun 18-kilometre relay race. |
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