What’s your pleasure winter or summer?

If your thinking of moving to fabulous beautiful Fernie, B.C in the Canadian majestic Rockies, you’ll be living in one of the best spots in the world.

Paradise at your door-step, world class fly fishing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking and more.

With the new arrival of Delta Airlines service to Cranbrook, B.C. located 45 minutes from Fernie, you will have access to one of the most scenic and spectacular towns in North America, a jewel to explore anytime of the year, Fernie has lots to offer.

Located in the Elk Valley amid the glorious Rocky Mountains, Fernie sits at an elevation of close to 1000m (3280 ft). But everything about this town is down to earth.

Come for Fernie’s legendary hospitality and history, and stay to experience a mountain escape that transforms with the seasons.

In summer, the Fernie area has fly-fishing, hiking, mountain biking, golf, rafting and kayaking. In winter, Fernie is a snow-capped playground for skiers and snowboarders who descend on Fernie Alpine Resort.

Fernie’s lively arts and culture community will also engage all of your senses.

Air & Land Activities:

Fernie’s natural beauty invites outdoor exploration.

Meander through forest and meadow along trails leading to spectacular falls. Explore the high alpine trails at Fernie Alpine Resort, with great views overlooking Elk Valley. For a high-energy challenge, try the strenuous hike up Mount Hosmer.

Fernie is also one of Canada’s premier mountain biking destinations. Area backcountry trails range from easy countryside pedals and intermediate rides through historic townsites, to challenging steeps on the expert-rated Ich Bin Sofa Trail.

If you dare, take on the vertical challenge at Fernie Alpine Resort where your chairlift up sets the scene for a ride down Kodiak Karnage or Top Gun. Round out your visit at the 18-hole Fernie Golf & Country Club, noted for panoramic mountain views and mature, tree-lined fairways. Ride the range on a horseback adventure through the backcountry.
Or set up camp at Mount Fernie Provincial Park, Fernie Alpine Resort or Kikomun Creek Provincial Park. For those with their own equipment, paragliding and hang-gliding at Microwave Tower is truly spectacular. Flightseeing tours of the area are also available.

Architectural & Structural:

Wind your way on a self-guided tour through Fernie’s 40 heritage buildings, dating back to the early 1900s.

Visit the mining town of Sparwood to see the mighty Terex Titan-the world’s largest tandem-axle dump truck. Brought
to Sparwood in 1978 to work the mines, the Titan measures 20 m (66 ft) long, 8m (26 ft) wide and 7 m (23 ft) to the top of the canopy. Each 3.4 m (11 ft) tire weighs 8000 lbs (4 tons).

Retired in 1990 because it was no longer cost efficient, you can still marvel at this massive truck located near the Sparwood Visitor Info Centre.

Arts, Culture & History:

Fernie has survived two fires, a flood and even a ghostly curse to become a lively arts and cultural community.

William Fernie led the drive to bring coal mining to the valley. According to local legend, Fernie courted the daughter of a local First Nations chief, to discover the source of the black stones she wore on her necklace. Upon finding the sought after coal seam, Fernie abandoned the Indian princess, and for revenge a curse was placed on the valley.

Though the curse was lifted more than 40 years ago, the legend of the Ghostrider remains. When shadows fall across the face of Mount Hosmer in summer, you can see two ghostly figures, one riding on horseback, said to be the chief and his daughter.

Fernie’s Museum offers displays of local and coal mining history. Also visit the Arts Station featuring gallery, theatre and art studios housed in a fully restored railway station.

And after two devastating fires, the town of Fernie was rebuilt in brick and stone. Many of these historic buildings can be seen on the Heritage Walking Tour.

Entertainment:

The Arts Station, housed in a fully restored railway station, offers live theatre and music year-round. Or catch the Fernie Ghostriders, a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League team on ice at the Fernie Memorial Arena. Or take part in the Fernie Sports 5 & 10 km Run each June. For more local flavour, check out the Mountain Market in summer where local artisan display creations from painting to baking.