Fernie

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Dramatic Rocky Mountain vistas form the backdrop for a town filled with historic charm and exciting adventures. 

Completely encircled by the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Fernie invites you to discover an idyllic lifestyle of arts, culture and exciting outdoor pursuits. Enjoy the area’s world-renowned summer fly-fishing, winter skiing and year-round charm.

Experience the best of the warm seasons in the Rockies, from spring flowers in May to colourful falling leaves in October. Follow forest trails by mountain bike or on a family hike. Restaurant patios come alive every afternoon with clinking glasses and enthusiastic chatter.

The Elk River is a welcoming spot on a hot summer day, providing a refreshing, lazy float or a peaceful day of fly fishing on sparkling waters. Visit the lower Elk River Canyon for exhilarating whitewater rafting with thrilling rapids and spectacular scenery. Include a round of golf or pamper yourself at a spa.

In winter, Fernie features legendary powder for excellent skiing. The outstanding snowfall is only the beginning of the appeal of this winter playground. Diverse mountainous terrain provides winter activity choices from low exertion to big thrills. Discover world-class groomed and backcountry snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Ski on some of the highest vertical drops in the Canadian Rockies. Try cat skiing: Ride up the mountain in a heated snow cat and then ski or board on fresh lines down uncrowded backcountry slopes.

Learn about the area’s interesting past in Fernie’s Historic Downtown. Look for the stony profile of the Ghostrider on a nearby rock face and listen to the legend of the one-time curse on the valley. 

Fernie is located in southeastern British Columbia. Reach the area with a 3-hour drive from Alberta’s Calgary International Airport or a 2-hour drive from Glacier International Airport in Kalispell, Montana.

World-renowned fly fishing, mountain biking, snow sports, golf, river adventures and hiking highlight Fernie’s natural beauty and provide outdoor thrills. Indoors, meet friendly people in a laid-back atmosphere and relax with soothing experiences for your mind, body and soul. 

Where to stay in Fernie

Fernie and District Museum showing heritage elements

Historic Downtown Fernie

You'll enjoy the mountain views and coffee shops in Historic Downtown Fernie. You might want to make time for a stop at Fernie Museum or Fernie Heritage Library.

Historic Downtown Fernie
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Alpine Trails

While Alpine Trails may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Annex Park and Canyon Raft Company.

Alpine Trails
Fernie Stanford Resort
Fernie Stanford Resort
3 out of 5
100 Riverside Way, Fernie, BC
The price is S$194 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
S$194
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fernie. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
"Swimming pool"

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Fernie Stanford Resort
Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Fernie
Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Fernie
2.5 out of 5
401 Highway 3, Fernie, BC
The price is S$151 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
S$151
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Fernie. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Great location within walking distance of downtown dining and shopping. Front desk is staffed rather sparingly, but you can always call if unattended."

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Fernie
Park Place Lodge
Park Place Lodge
3 out of 5
742 Highway #3, Fernie, BC
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Fernie. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Stayed 2 nights with extended family for mother in laws celebration of life. From check in to checkout,we were treated so well. The pool and hot tub were a hit with the young ones,and someof us oldsters as well.Rooms were spacious and comfortable and outside decks were large. Very good breakfast,and ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Park Place Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Snow Creek Lodge by Fernie Lodging Co
Snow Creek Lodge by Fernie Lodging Co
3.5 out of 5
5389 Highline Drive, Fernie, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star ski condo in Fernie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Fernie Alpine Resort and Elk Quad Ski Lift ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
"We stayed at Snow Creek lodge for 3 nights for business. It was perfect that there was two rooms. We loved the bunk beds as we all got our own bed (there was 3 of us). Kitchen had everything we needed. My two suggestions would be to have a fan of some sort as the condo was quite stuffy with the warm ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2025

Snow Creek Lodge by Fernie Lodging Co
Snow Creek Cabins by Fernie Lodging Co.
Snow Creek Cabins by Fernie Lodging Co.
4 out of 5
5389 Highline Drive, Fernie, BC
Stay at this 4-star ski cabin in Fernie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Fernie Alpine Resort and Elk Quad Ski Lift are ...
Snow Creek Cabins by Fernie Lodging Co.
Cornerstone Lodge
Cornerstone Lodge
3 out of 5
5339 Ski Hill Road, Fernie, BC
Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Fernie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Fernie Alpine Resort and Deer Chair Ski ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (62 reviews)
"Location is everything here! The condo itself was not what we saw in the photos. Expected a bunk bed set up and did not get this room. Bring your own salt/pepper. Bring ear plugs as the snow CATs start their operation at 6am sharp. Sometimes earlier!"

Reviewed on 1 Apr, 2025

Cornerstone Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Great town with lots of great place to eat and drink.