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REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT
IN TOWN
901 Fernie 901 2nd Ave 1-800-622-5007 Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge 1622 7th Ave 250-423-5500 Blackstone Bed and Breakfast 30 Piedmont Drive 250-425-3637 Canadas Best Value Inn 401 Hwy 3 250-423-4438 The Central Hotel 301 2 Ave 250-423-7367 East Kootenay Motel Ltd. 1302 Hwy 3 250-423-9266 Fernie Fox Hotel 2021 Hwy 3 250-423-6788 Fernie Hotel & Pub 691 1st Ave 250-423-6444 Old Nurses Residence B&B 802 4th Ave 250-423-3091 Park Place Lodge 742 Hwy 3 250-423-6871 Powder Mountain Lodge 892 Hwy 3 250-423-4492 Raging Elk Hostel 892 6th Ave 250-423-6811 Red Tree Lodge 1101 7th Ave 250-423-4622 Silver Rock Condominiums 1500 Macdonald Avenue 250-423-2077 Snow Valley Condos 51 Ridgemont Drive 250-423-2077 Snow Valley Lodging 1041 7th Ave 250-423-4421 Tightlines Lodge 821 7th Ave 250-423-4483 Twisted Timber Guest House 9 Alpine Trail Cres. 250-423-6425
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OUTSIDE OF FERNIE
Birch Meadows Lodge 4485 Hwy 3 South 250-423-4236 Brooks Creek Ranch 100 Lladner Creek FSR 866-288-1418 Elk View Lodge 888-733-7643 Pinnacle Ridge Elk Chalets Rivermount Place 1-800-667-9911 Stanford Resort 100 Riverside Way 250-423-5000
VOTED BEST PLACE TO SEND THE FAMILY!
11th Annual 2020
Cheers to another epic Summer in Fernie!
742 Hwy #3, Fernie | 250-423-6871
The perfect family retreat! Fully-equipped 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Indoor hot tub, gym, resort daycare & Legends Mountain Eatery on the main level. 1-888-423-6855
www.cornerstonelodge.ca
Quality Year-Round Accommodation at Fernie Alpine Resort.
Ideal for weddings, family get-togethers, or just getting away!
Best value on the mountain! Hotel rooms to 3-bedroom suites + lofts. Indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, ski shop and restaurant. 1-800-661-0118
www.grizinn.com Craft Beer • World & BC Wine Speciality Liquer • Shop Online
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Personal, Friendly Service
Free Weekly Prescription Delivery Full Service Pharmacy Cosmetics • Fernie Souvenirs Hallmark Cards • Toys
441- 2nd Ave. Downtown Fernie Tel: 250.423.4511
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Fernie Central Reservations Reservations
photo: Jon Canning, Emma Polit & Mark Eleven Photography
Open June 26th - September 6th
Elk Chairlift Open Daily Hiking - Biking - Scenic Chairlift Rides & Sightseeing Kids, Youth & Family Programs
For reservations: 250-423-2056 or online lizardcreek.com
PH: Henry Georgi & Nick Nault
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Beauty and Sleep… Guaranteed
• Outdoor Hot Tub • Indoor Pool &
Hot Tub • Kitchenettes • Executive Suites • 100% Smoke-Free • Free Wi-Fi • Banquet &
Meeting Facility • Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Fitness Room • Boston Pizza • Liquor Store • Massage Studio • Pet Friendly
Fernie Mountain Lodge
1622 7 Ave, Fernie, BC 250-423-5500 Toll Free: 1-866-423-5566 www.bestwesternfernie.com
Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated.
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ADVENTURE LODGE
and Kodiak Lounge
“spend a night not a fortune”
• Four accommodation options at an affordable prices:
Private and family rooms with ensuites, Boutique POD floor, limited space in our traditional four person dorm. • onsite bar • Large patios with epic mountain views and fire pit • over 4,000 square feet of relaxing areas.
Kodiak Lounge
We sell craft beer from NBC and FBC Hours: 4pm till late Visitors and locals welcome
892 6th Avenue, Fernie BC • ph: 250-423-6811
www.ragingelk.com Now offering POD accommodations!
PODS: Think - Mini hotel room Think 1/2 the price Think Future
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11th Annual 2020
Fernie Central Reservations Reservations Renting in Fernie
Escape into Nature
Renting in Fernie Fernie’s Leader in Short-Term Rentals and Property Management.
In-Town or at the Resort.
Proud to offer Fernie’s largest long-term and seasonal rental inventory
ferniecentralreservations.com
Short-Term Rental Division 250-423-2077 or 800-622-5007
Enhanced COVID Cleaning Protocols
• 20 years of experience • 24/7 emergency monitoring • Competitive commission rates • Fernie’s only in-house cleaning and laundry service • Maintenance/hot tub services • Experienced marketing • Accounting & reporting • The highest nightly return
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Heidi Berry
Owner/Broker All In Property Management LTD.
rentinginfernie.com
Long-Term Rental Division 250-423-2052 or 877-661-9993
• One stop shop for property owners and tenants including housekeeping, building maintenance, hot tub service, security checks, lawn care, snow removal and more. • Over 20 years experience in rental management. • Offer professional, hassle free service to property owners. • Licensed and governed by the
Real Estate Council of BC to protect your investment. • 24/7 emergency monitoring to ensure quality service for you the owner and your tenant.
Photo: Mike McPhee
Dine . Hike . Bike . Stay . Spa
Monday Date Nights - All Summer! Includes: 1 appetizer to share, 2 entrées, 1 dessert to share and a glass each of either red, white or bubbles - $109 per couple Wine Tasting Wednesday - All Summer! A creative and inspired tasting menu with wine! - $99 per person Stay with us - We all need a break from the routines of life from time to time. From our Mountain Romance to Hiking and Dining, we have a package to suit your needs.
Spa Time - You Deserve it! After the year you have had, time spent in the spa is well deserved. We offer a variety of treatments derived from ancient healing traditions and inspired by the breathtaking natural landscape that surrounds us.
Avoid disappointment - Check our website for restaurant hours, menus and all other info. Call for Tamarck Dining Room and Spa reservations.
islandlakelodge.com 1.250.423.3700 Follow: @islandlakelodge
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SKI HILL
The Alders 35 Highline Dr 250-423-2077 Alpine Aerie 5267 Highline Dr 250-423-2077 Alpine Lodge Fernie 5291 Highline Drive 250-423-4237 Bear Paw Lodges 5383 Highline Drive 1-800-667-9911 Black Bear Chalet 24 Timberline Cres. 250-423-5023
Black Diamond Chalet 5406 Boomerang Way Cabin in the Woods 4720 Alpine Way 250-423-2077 Cedar Ridge Estates 5388 Highline Dr 1-800-667-9911 or 250-423-2077 Cornerstone Lodge 5369 Fernie Ski Hill Rd. 250-423-6855 Currie Cabin 4520 Timberline Cres 250-423-2077
Fernie Slope Side Lodge 5339 Ski HIll Road Fernie Alpine Resort 1-866-633-7643 First Tracks Lodge 5389 Boomerang Way, 1-800-667-9911 Glowing Embers 5209 Highline Close 250-423-2077 Ingamo Lodge 5331 Highline Dr 250-423-2077 Kimbers Timbers Fernie Alpine Resort 403-240-1769 The Griz Inn 5369 Ski Hill Rd 250-423-9221
Grizzly Den Chalet 250-5398 Boomerang Way Heartland Hideaway 4564 Timberline Cres 250-423-2077 Holohike Haven 5275 Highline Dr 250-423-2077 Lizard Creek Lodge and Condominiums 5346 Highline Dr. 250-423-2057
The Lodge at Fernie 4502 Timberline Cres. 406-756-7714 Polar Peak Lodges 4576 Timberline Cres. 1-800-667-9911 Snow Creek Lodge & Cabins 5258 Highline Drv 1-800-667-9911 Snowed Inn 5271 Highline Drive 250-423-3830 Spiral Lodge Chalet 4562 Timberline Cres 250-423-2077 Spirit Lodge 5395 Boomerang Way 250-423-2077 Stone Creek Condominiums 5423 Boomerang Way 250-423-2077 Thunder Ridge Chalets 5304 Highline Drive 1-800-667-9911 Timberline Lodges 4559 Timberline Cresc 1-800-667-9911
Accommodation/Property Management Services
Fernie Alpine Resort Skifernie.com 1-877-333-2339 Fernie Central Reservations Ferniecentralreservations.com 1-800-622-5007 Fernie Getaways Ferniegetaways.com 1-888-423-6855 Fernie Lodging Company Fernielodgingco.com 1-800-667-9911 Fernie Property Care Ferniepropertycare.ca 778-519-5190 RentinginFernie.com 1-877-661-9993
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REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT
Like many places in the world, real estate has become a hot market in Fernie. Fortunately, there are also development opportunities on the horizon and a lot of work is being done by the City of Fernie and the Fernie Family Housing Society to ensure affordable opportunities exist in our community. There is also an abundance of professionals in this field, from real estate agents to builders to trades, here to help you every step of the way!
Martin and Marlene Vale
The Cedars
I’ve been asked many times over the years about how I became involved in the housing and community development business and looking back it makes perfect sense. My father was an architect and I grew up in a household where blueprints and drawings spread over the dining table were the start of family discussions about design, livability, how buildings should both stand on their own yet fit their surroundings and create communities. Places where people want to be, to live and play while bringing those people together in a way that reflects the community’s values.
When I first saw the natural surroundings of what would become The Cedars, I knew that this was an unbelievable and unique opportunity to do exactly that. The incredible views and sun, almost unlimited trail network and unspoiled Provincial Park next door seemed the perfect location to create a neighbourhood reflecting the outdoor nature of everything that is Fernie. I love a neighbourhood where you don’t need a car to be lost in nature within two minutes, where kids play road hockey, people can walk their dogs or cross-country ski, all in a quiet, safe location within minutes of Fernie’s historic downtown. A place built with my own family in mind.
It’s a great feeling to see all the families that now call The Cedars home feel the way our family does. Sometimes it feels a world away from the crisis facing the world today and now, more than ever, the benefit and charm of small-town living has captured the attention of many families looking to prioritize their health and safety. This past year we have seen an influx of families building in The Cedars who are taking advantage of the opportunity to work remotely while still having many of the same amenities that you would find in a city. As one of the most desirable places to live in BC, Fernie offers what the world needs more of today… community, safety, nature and recreation and we are excited to continue growing The Cedars by offering more lots this year and in the future. Please visit thecedars.ca for details.
Q. In my opinion, the Elk Valley stands apart because…
A. Whether it’s biking, fishing, boating or hiking, Fernie has it all at my doorstep.
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Q. My favourite way to start a Fernie day is…
A. Have a cappuccino with my wife Marlene in our living room and gaze at the everchanging backdrop of mountains and sky. It is a very peaceful and reflective time.
Q. The best way to end a Fernie day is...
A. In the summer, pretty much every day, I go for an evening ride, run or walk with my dog Indy. On the hottest days, Marlene and I go to Lizard Creek for a swim.
Q. The one summer secret I’m willing to share is...
A. Marlene: Lizard Creek has some of the best summer fun, I love a BC facial with the clay in the creek.
A Guide to Building in Fernie
BY PATRICK SORFLEET
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Undertaking a reno or new construction can be a stressful process. Doing your research and pre-planning can help make the process smoother and ensure that your efforts are focused on a project you would be allowed to undertake.
The City of Fernie regulates and issues development permits, building permits, wood burning appliance permits, and plumbing permits. Electrical and Gas permits are handled by Technical Safety BC (technicalsafetybc.ca/permits).
Here are a few questions to consider as you begin the process.
1. What zone is your property in? (fernie.ca/zoning)
2. Is what you want to and where you want to do it permitted in that zone (section 4 ) or in the general zoning regulations (section 3)?
a. Typical issues we see are uses that aren’t permitted of buildings/additions located in setbacks.
b. Uses
3. Is your property within any development permit area identified in the Official Community Plan (section 9-C)? (fernie.ca/ ocp)
a. If so you will need a development permit before you can apply for a building permit. b. Look to the requirements for the development permit area your property is within and design your project to conform with them. c. Some types of development are exempted from needing a development permit (section 9-C.i)
4. Does your property title have any restrictions, covenants or rights of way that would be affected by your project? (ltsa.ca)
a. Title encumbrances such as private architectural controls, covenants, and statutory rights of way can all impact what you want to do.
5. Where is your property line?
a. Many people assume that the sidewalk or edge of curb is their property line, this is rarely the case. Finding your pins is ideal but can be tricky. The City cannot locate property boundaries for you.
If you have question about zoning or development permits please contact the Planning Department at 250-423-6817 or fernieplanning@fernie.ca.
With your preliminary research complete and having received a development permit where required, you are ready to apply for a building permit. Detailed requirements for all building permits are included in the Building Bylaw; however, here is a more general list of what is required in most cases:
1. Completed Building Permit Application 2. Certificate of Title 3. Site Plan or Survey
a. If you are within the floodplain this must include accurate existing and design grades. b. Identify any new driveway access
4. Two complete sets of detailed plans drawn to scale that demonstrate compliance with BC Building Code.
a. Include details on the floor and roof systems, beam locations, and point loads.
Most permits allow you six months to start work so applying early will help you keep on schedule. Processing times vary based on the complexity of a project and how many permits are ahead of yours in the queue. Additional information can be found on the City’s website by clicking apply for a building permit under the “I want to…” tab. If you have any questions about building or plumbing permits please contact the Building Officials at 250-423-6817 or fernieplanning@ fernie.ca.
Patrick Sorfleet is a Registered Professional Planner, previously working with the City of Fernie as a Manager of Planning. Recently, he took a position with the City of Sparwood as the new Director of Planning and Development.
