Introduction
There is more to Fernie, BC, than skiing. The town has a wide variety of attractions to offer anyone who visits. Whether you're looking for an adrenaline-filled day or want to relax with the family, these are some great places to visit in Fernie:
Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort is the largest ski resort in Western Canada and also one of the oldest. It has a vertical rise of 1150 metres, a total of 60 runs and an average annual snowfall of 24 metres.
The mountain ranges surrounding Fernie offer world-class backcountry skiing opportunities for the more adventurous skiers and snowboarders among you. The town itself has plenty to do when you're not on the slopes such as browsing through its many artisans' shops, enjoying some fine dining at one of its restaurants or relaxing with friends at one of its many pubs.
Island Lake Catskiing
Located in the Purcell Mountains, Island Lake Catskiing is a great place to spend your weekend with your family or friends. This resort offers everything you need: lots of snow, excellent facilities and great skiing!
If you're new to skiing/snowboarding or just want an easy trail for beginners and families, this is a good option for you. Beginners will enjoy their time here as well because there are trails that are more forgiving than others if they make mistakes on their turns.
Lizard Ridge Trails
Lizard Ridge Trails is a popular destination in the summer. It's a great place to go hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Mount Fernie Provincial Park
Mount Fernie Provincial Park is one of the most popular places to visit in Fernie, BC. The park is located in the Rocky Mountains and is considered a provincial park. The park has many things to do such as hiking and camping, a playground, beach, campground, boat launch and more!
Fernie Brewing Company
Fernie Brewing Company is a microbrewery located in the heart of Fernie. It offers a tasting room, as well as beer to go in cans and bottles. The brewery is open year-round, but they have special events during the winter months. They also have food trucks that come on site every now and then.
If you're looking for something unique to do while visiting Fernie BC or if you love craft beer like we do here at [our company], then check out Fernie Brewing Company!
Arts Station
The Arts Station is a community hub for art, music and culture. The space is used for art classes, art shows and other events. The space is open to the public and is free. There is an onsite cafe that serves food from local restaurants along with coffee from local roasters such as Fernie Coffee Company.
Fernie Museum and Visitor Centre
Located in the Town of Fernie, this museum and visitor centre highlights the history of Mount Fernie Provincial Park. It also features exhibits about skiing in Fernie, as well as information on local ski runs and resorts. If you're looking for some insight into what makes Fernie such a special place to visit, this is a great starter spot!
Here are some great places to visit in Fernie.
● Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort is a great place to go for skiing and snowboarding in the winter. It offers a wide variety of trails, which are suitable for all levels of ability. There are also some excellent restaurants on the mountain that serve up some delicious food! The resort also includes an indoor pool, ice rink and many more amenities for guests who want to enjoy their time off from skiing/snowboarding.
● Island Lake Catskiing
If you're feeling adventurous and want something new to do this summer then island lake catskiing may be just what you're looking for! This activity is meant for those who have been skiing or snowboarding before so it's not recommended if this will be your first time on skis or board because it can get a little dangerous at times with fast moving water currents that take over control away from you quickly if they aren't properly understood beforehand which could cause injury or death depending on how far down river they come into contact with rocks sticking out above water level like where I was standing when taking pictures (see photo above) so make sure everyone knows exactly what they're getting themselves into before signing up because once signed up there's no turning back unless someone dies(which didn't happen thankfully).
Conclusion
Fernie is a great place to visit with many things to see and do.
