SUMMER 2021 › Recreation Listings
Trails and Exploration Fernie Alpine Resort
If you are keen for lift-access mountain biking and hiking, look no further. Fernie Alpine Resort offers alpine trails, ridgeline hikes, stunning views, events, guided tours, and more. skifernie.com
Island Lake
Sunshine Houseboats
Located on the beautiful Koocanusa Lake, with over 200km of pristine shoreline, Sunshine Houseboats and Marina rents houseboats, sport boats, provides camping, boat and RV services, a dockside Cantina and so much more! sunshinehouseboats.com
Fly Fishing
Perfectly situated within the Lizard Range, Island Lake is a beautiful “getaway” just minutes from Fernie, offering spectacular views, amazing dining, hikes for all levels including regular guided hikes, spa services and beautiful accommodations. islandlakelodge.com
Elk River Guiding Co.
Fernie Trails Pass
Fernie Wilderness Adventures
The Fernie Trails Alliance is the umbrella organization that builds, maintains and enhances Fernie’s trail network to ensure it is here for the long-term. Enjoying the trails? Consider getting your Fernie Trails Pass as a ‘thank you’ and to give back to the many volunteers who are passionate and dedicated to the trails. fernietrailsalliance.com/getinvolved/trails-pass/
Ghostrider Rentals
Ghostrider Rentals can set you up with the very latest in snowmobiles from Arctic Cat and Snowbikes from Yamaha or Honda. SxS and ATV rentals are available for commercial or recreational use. Helmets and backcountry safety gear is also available for rent, along with delivery and pick up options. ghostridermotorsports.ca
Excursions 3&93 Dairy Bar
On the way to or from your next summer adventure, savour the famous ice cream treats and hamburgers at 3 & 93 Dairy Bar. Generous portions and friendly service, see “Peanut the Train,” an original compressed air locomotive used for hauling coal in the early 1900’s. Open daily 11-8pm.
Located just off Hwy 3, Elk River Guiding is a fly fishing and fly shop offering trips on the Elk River, Wigwam River, St. Mary and tributaries with professional guides. They also offer a wide range of top name fly fishing gear for all levels. elkriver.ca
A beautiful lodge centrally located allowing easy access to some of the best fishing spots in the area. Customized fly fishing trips available, suited to your needs and just 20 minutes from Fernie, BC. fernieadventures.com
Golfing Fernie Golf Club
An 18-hole championship course with some of the most scenic views available in Fernie. Playable for the beginner or average golfer, but also challenging for more experienced players. Cart and club rentals, driving range, practice green, pro shop and full-service restaurant. golffernie.com
Rafting Canyon Raft
Offering white water rafting trips and tours in the Kootenays, on the Elk and Bull Rivers with professional, knowledgeable and fun river guides. Trips include amazing lunches and photography to commemorate your trip! canyonraft.com
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