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FERNIE FIX SUMMER GUIDE 2022 Welcome to Fernie, BC by Krista Turcasso | 7 A Message From Mayor Ange Qualizza | 11 Message from Janice Alpine, Ktunaxa Nation Council | 11 RECREATION | 13 Local’s Perspective: Todd Penke, Fernie Trails | 13 Run, Hike, Bike Repeat by Krista Turcasso | 15 Creating Lifelong Passion for Riding Bikes by Jacob Johnson | 19 Cool Off This Summer: Swimming Holes Near Fernie by Danyal Taylor | 21 Tennis, Anyone? by Lucy Harrup | 25 Kids’ Guide to Summer by Krista Turcasso 27 HEALTH AND WELLNESS | 35 Local’s Perspective: Gina Rino, Fernie Family Acupuncture | 35 Tricks and Trends to Keep You Playing by Heather Lewis | 37 Riding for Mental Health by Becca Fahey | 39 ARTS AND CULTURE | 43 Local’s Perspective: Caleb Brown, DJ Naturalist | 43 Music: Where and When by Sadie Rosgen | 45

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Evening summer adventures trying to find different views of town. Photo by Matt Kuhn, @mkuhnphoto THIS PAGE Summer Nights Photo by Aaron Hagen, Beartooth Media, @beartooth.media

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Summer wins gold yearly in the popular Fernie Fix – Best of Fernie survey. “What is your favourite Fernie season?” we ask hundreds of visitors and residents and annually the answer is a resounding “summer!” This may come as a surprise, seeing as Fernie has been predominantly known as a ski town that receives a ridiculous amount of champagne powder and an influx of seasonal visitors throughout the winter months. “Summer?” you may be asking. “What can possibly compete with faceshots and freshies?” First of all, the days are longer. Starting in early spring, it is not uncommon to awake bright and early to enjoy a walk by the river with the dogs, a trail run with friends, or a cup of coffee and breakfast on a patio… with the current edition of the Fix, of course. Returning home with ample time to get to work, or to dive into other responsibilities for the day, you feel rejuvenated and that time is on your side. By late afternoon, planning is

already underway for the evening’s activities, whether it is a round of golf, a mountain bike ride with friends, game of tennis, playing in one of the City parks with the family, or dinner and drinks on a deck. Time is somehow in abundance and with extended daylight and warmer temperatures, we feel as though we can fit it all in with energy to spare.

Additionally, and especially after the last couple of years doing our best through a pandemic, the warm, dry weather encourages people to not only get outside, but to get together. We had a stretch of very warm and sunny weather this spring and even though the mountains were still covered with snow and spring-skiing was WELCOME continued on next page FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 | 9

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in full force, everyone was out, the energy was electric, and people gathered at Fernie Alpine Resort to hear live music, to celebrate our community and its resilience, and to dance. Did it ever feel good to dance! It truly showcased the need we have for these community events and spaces, and how this time of year brings us out and encourages sharing time with friends and family. As the summer months approach, this is highlighted through popular outdoor events such as the Wednesday Socials, Mountain Markets, weekly bike races at FAR, run club with Stag Leap, and of course Wapiti – yes, Fernie’s mountain music festival is back and celebrating its 10th anniversary! In our corner of BC, we experience all four seasons which is another reason this time of year is so appreciated. A beautiful fall is swiftly followed by a snowy winter and a rainy spring. By the time summer shows its true colours, we are more ready than ever, sometimes feeling as though it could not

have come soon enough. We dive into this season and all it has to offer uninhibitedly, not wasting a moment and finding it hard to plan even a weekend away. The busy events schedule that accompanies summer in Fernie makes it even harder. Soon enough, summer will make its way into your heart as your favourite Fernie season. Or maybe an alternative season will continue to hold the top spot. Regardless, after you spend some time here during this beautiful time of year you will truly appreciate it and at the very least understand why it is repeatedly a fan favourite. Welcome to Fernie! We created this guide with you in mind and hope it helps you during your time in Fernie. For additional information visit ferniefix.com, where you will find the 2021 results of the Best of Fernie Survey alongside additional resources, articles and recommendations.

Interesting Summer Facts Location: Southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada, fully encircled by the Canadian Rockies. Just 45 minutes from both the Alberta and US borders. Population: 5,249 permanent residents with an additional 2,000 outside city limits and a substantial seasonal population. Temperature: Average high in degrees Celsius is 20.6 in June, 25.1 in July, 25.1 in August and 19.3 in September. Trail Network: There are over 300km of trails in and around Fernie, along with an additional 36 trails plus at Fernie Alpine Resort. The Lake District: Just 30 minutes west of Fernie, approximately ten lakes to visit on a hot day including the well-known Koocanusa. Fernie’s Name: William Fernie founded this town on one of his prospecting trips in 1887. The Ktunaxa people have occupied the lands adjacent to the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and the Arrow Lakes of British Columbia for more than 10,000 years. In this region, the Ktunaxa used the Elk Valley as a trade and travel route through the Rocky Mountains. FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 || 11 FERNIEFIX.COM 11

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A Message From the Mayor After two summers of cancelled in person events and festivals, I am certainly looking forward to our festival and events season coming back! Fernie is a true celebration of arts, live music and mountain culture. We are thrilled to welcome back tourism and travellers from near and far to enjoy all of our favourite things. You can design your own adventure by biking our world famous trails, float the river or hire a local fishing guide to showcase the Elk River.

What makes Fernie truly unique is our local entrepreneurs, whether a restaurant or a gallery, our business community is a real window into the creative energy that makes Fernie such a welcoming community. I hope you enjoy everything Fernie has to offer, and I absolutely hope to see you around town. Be kind, be patient and be safe. Have a terrific summer. Mayor Ange Qualizza

Sukiⱡq̓ukni kinwakiⱡ Kukin ʔamakʔis! Ktunaxa have called the Elk Valley home for tens of thousands of years. The Ktunaxa used the area for living, hunting, and fishing, as a path to access buffalo and to get our coal to make our fire as we travelled throughout our homelands. Kukin ʔamakʔis, which is Land of the Raven. The Ktunaxa people have been in this area since Naⱡmuqȼin fulfilled his prophecy and placed the Ktunaxa people in this area to be the keepers of the land. At that time there was some disturbance caused by a huge water monster known as Yawuʔnik̓, who killed many of the animals. It was decided that

Yawuʔnik̓ had to be destroyed. A war party was formed. Yawuʔnik̓ plied the Kootenay (wu·u ʔaqsⱡmaknik ʔakinmituk) and Columbia (Miȼ̓qaqas) River System. When Yawuʔnik̓ was killed, and butchered and distributed among the animals, Yawuʔnik̓’s ribs were scattered throughout the region that now form the Hoodoos seen throughout the region. When the prophecy was fulfilled, the spirit animals ascended above and are now the guiding spirits of the Ktunaxa. In all the excitement Naⱡmuqȼin rose to his feet and stood upright hitting his head on the ceiling

of the sky. He knocked himself dead. His feet went northward and is today known as Ya·kⱡiki, in the Yellowhead Pass vicinity. Naⱡmuqȼin’s head is near Yellowstone Park in the State of Montana. His body forms the Rocky Mountains. Read more at ktunaxa.org/who-we-are/ creation-story/. As you look around you, the forest is very dense and referred to as Ȼaqahak (Fernie). As you travel, throughout Ktunaxa homelands take special note of the unique landscape. Janice Alpine, Ktunaxa Nation Council FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 | 13

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FERNIE TRAILS ALLIANCE My family moved to Fernie in the Fall of 2020 for the recreational opportunities in the area, the feel of the community, and proximity to family just over the border in the Crowsnest Pass. We loved our home in Seattle, but it was time to leave the grind and get closer to family and the spaces we love. The birth of our second child early in 2020 made it even more clear. I was fortunate to be in Fernie as the Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA) sought to fill a new Executive Director position. I think my experience supporting philanthropies and non-profits during the day, serving on the board of a conservation org, and general passion for the outdoors helped get me in the seat. That and perhaps a set of fresh eyes. Regardless, I couldn’t be more excited for this role. The town’s network of trails and outdoor opportunities are supported by a tireless group of organizations, volunteers, local businesses, and landowners that make Fernie so special to each of us. I hope that I can help to keep the good work going, lessening the burden on volunteers and enabling more people to enjoy time outside. One of the things I love so much about Fernie is how ubiquitous use of the trails feels for the people here. On any day out on the trail, I think I see a mix of genders and ages, from toddlers on their parent’s mac-rides, to silver-haired ladies pausing briefly at the top of Swine Flu before charging down. I think that is the awesome thing about conservation and outdoor recreation, now. Yes, there’s a challenge in the incredible growth in outdoor user-ship over the past two-years, but it’s also an opportunity. How do we build trail networks and communities to reduce the barriers for new users, while still maintaining an incredible experience for those long in the tooth? It's amazing seeing the relatively recent rise of organizations like She Jumps, Outdoor Afro, Brown Folks Fishing, etc. helping share the outdoors to previously underrepresented communities. The more communities and people care about the outdoors, the more voices we'll have to protect it.

RECREATION Fernie still has a great feel and is taking the right steps to stay ahead of these trends. The new funding announced for sustainable tourism is a great example of this. The program, managed by Tourism Fernie and in partnership with a plethora of local orgs, is taking steps to maintain or improve the experience of classic Elk Valley treks and haunts, and preventing them from being loved to death. Q. We live in the Elk Valley because… A. Where else can you do so much? From trails like Swine Flu, to floating the Elk for native westslope cutthroats, this town is paradise. Q. Summer in Fernie is so special because… A. The bike, and the daylight. I love seeing people of all ages out and about riding around. I also love that the 10pm sunsets enable parents like myself to tuck their kids into bed and still get out for a ride. Q. Something we make sure to do each summer in the valley (at least once!) is...

Not surprisingly, the value of recreation has become even more pronounced these last couple of years. Alongside the freedom and enjoyment it provides, the physical and mental health benefits have helped many to navigate challenging times. This summer, there is an excitement in the air. We are all ready to get out, explore and connect – both with nature and one another. There is a respect and an appreciation for the opportunities these spaces, trails, waterways and mountains provide. And a gratitude for the many individuals and organizations dedicated to creating, maintaining and enhancing recreation in the Elk Valley.

A. Dinner at Island Lake Lodge. We had a meal last summer with friends that featured a rare bison ribeye, melt-in-your mouth halibut, and a cow moose that sauntered by our balcony table. Q. One Fernie secret we are willing to share is... A. Not sure how secret it is, but have you tried Graffito pizza?

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Trail Running

This sport has picked up momentum the last few years, in large part due to the duo behind Stag Leap Running Co., Mike and Abi Moore. Stag Leap hosts weekly run clubs and popular annual events, such as the Elk Valley Ultra and the Lone Wolf and has created a community of passionate trail runners!

Fairy Creek Trail Difficulty: Green Elevation: 169M

Distance: 5km

New to trail running? This is the perfect first trail to tackle! An out and back from the Visitor Centre on Hwy 3, this is a beautiful trail that parallels Fairy Creek and takes you to the base of a waterfall. Please note – this is a busy trail in summer, for less traffic consider an earlier or later run!

Gorby Loop

Difficulty: Blue Distance: 7km Elevation: 247M For the intermediate, start out at the Gorby Parking lot, found on Island Lake Road just beyond the Mount Fernie Provincial Park. Cross Lizard Creek over the bridge and take a left shortly after on Gorby and climb all the way to Red Tree Road. Take a left on Red Tree and continue below the T-bar up to the top of Megahurts. Take a left down Megahurts and enjoy a canopied, old-school trail with roots and some bridges. Continue down Old Goat, all the way until you reach Gorby again. Take a right down Gorby, returning the way you came.

Baldy Loop

Difficulty: Black Elevation: 552

Distance: 8km

This is such a beautiful loop, with stunning views down the Lizard Range. Starting at Island Lake Lodge, take the Lake Trail to the right for half a km until you reach the sign for Mount Baldy. Turn right and continue up a steep double track road where you will get your shuffle on. Finally, you will reach a right turn onto some single track, crossing Mount Baldy and reaching the apex and viewpoint. Take a breath, and enjoy the scenery before a fast paced, switch-backing descent to the lodge. The best part? Après on the Bear Patio of course!

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Skeleton Flats Trail

Hiking

There are endless hikes to discover, some from town and others a short drive with options at Fernie Alpine Resort and Island Lake. Here are some great ideas for this summer!

Difficulty: Blue Elevation: 283M

Distance: 4km

Lift access hiking at its best, this short loop gets you to amazing vistas quickly! From the top of the Elk Chair at Fernie Alpine Resort, walk up the Summer Road trail to the first view point. From there continue to climb, reaching the Skeleton Flats trail, enjoying the gorgeous valley and Fernie from afar. Connect back to the Summer Road and return to the Elk Chair for the fun ride back down to the base. Enjoy a patio refreshment at the Rusty Edge or Legends to finish off the day’s adventures!

Mount Fernie

Difficulty: Blue/Black Elevation: 900M

Distance: 8km

Mount Fernie is accessible from town (parking at the Annex Park) or you can start from the Canyon Trails subdivision. The trail begins climbing immediately, and eventually starts to switchback as you gain elevation. Just over half-way, you’ll find the Batman Bench looking towards the Three Sisters, a perfect spot for a snack or to turn around for a shorter hike. Continuing up, the trail breaks into the alpine with epic views of Fernie with some rocky navigation as you make your way to the ridge. Once there, you’ll find a couple of benches to rest up. You’ll notice the option to connect to Heiko’s Trail via Rocky Road (next time!). Return the way you came and enjoy some deserved après in town.

Goldilocks

Difficulty: Black Elevation: 826M

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Distance: 9km

An iconic trail attached to an iconic trail! Goldilocks was built by three female trail builders and is a stunning extension to Spineback trail at Island Lake Lodge. Starting from the lodge, go right around the lake following signs for Fir Trail / Spineback. Once you reach Spineback, it climbs steeply and then switchback as you near the top. Enjoy this bench, but not for too long as the adventure continues! Follow the trail until you reach the Goldilocks loop, either direction works, but I enjoy going counter-clockwise. The trail is rocky and steep, with some loose shale sections. As you reach the ridge the views will take your breath away. Hopefully you booked dinner at the Tamarack Lodge as you’ll be worthy of a reward!

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Mountain Biking

While I love trail running and hiking, biking is my absolute favourite. Thankfully in Fernie, there is an abundance of trails to explore for all levels and styles of riding. Here are a few different styles and levels to try out.

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Lazy Lizard

Style: Cross Country Distance: 8km

Difficulty: Green Elevation: 390

A more cross-country trail, which you can access from town, or park at the Hedonism parking lot at the far end of the Mount Fernie campground. The Lazy Lizard connector trail begins here, rolling gently alongside Island Lake Road. You will cross a few bridges (slippery when wet) and begin to climb, gently at first. Once you reach the powerline, the trail climbs a bit more steeply but with nice benches in between. When you reach the top, come back the way you came unless lunch is on your mind at Island Lake. Please note: this is a busy two-way trail. Use proper trail etiquette, make noise so other trail users hear you, and be kind and cautious.

Trail Dogs

Style: Flow Trail Distance: 2km

Difficulty: Blue Elevation: 131M

One of Fernie’s newest trails, Trail Dogs is located down Coal Creek Road. For those keen on a warm-up, bike the 5km along Coal

Creek Heritage to access Up Dog. Otherwise, parking is available at the bottom of Rifle Range Road. This trail can also be shuttled for multiple laps or to help those groms with wee legs. The climb is a quick and gentle 1km (finished late spring 2022) otherwise the road is a great option. Trail Dogs is a flowy, berm to jump style trail that is fun regardless of the air you catch… or don’t. Everyone will be smiling and looking for another lap after this one!

until you reach the Stupid Traverse. This takes you across to Slunt. Enjoy the view from Rob’s bench, who also loved this trail. And then hold on tight through the jumps and roots and small natural drops along the way down Slunt. You’ll reach a y – the natural flow is to continue down Brokeback Ridge. An alternative is to continue on Slunt to the powerline, take a left and head to the top of Eric’s Trip. This is another epic trail, which will bring you close to where you started.

S-Bomb (Slunt)

Remember, there are different levels and types of trail users out there. Be respectful, be informed of proper trail etiquette, and show your support by purchasing your Fernie Trails Pass. fernietrailsalliance.com/getinvolved/trails-pass.

Style: Technical Distance: 14km

Difficulty: Black Elevation: 592M

Guys, don’t think too hard about the trail names here. I promise, it is so, so worth it! This is a long and exciting descent. Start off by climbing Phat Bastard, which isn’t as bad as it sounds. Then continue up Mushroom Head. At the peak of Mushroom Head, begin up Lactic Ridge. Line choice plays a role here, as does that Eagle. Once at the top of Lactic you can either hike up Lactic or ride the Moc-Assassin. Once you hit the Moccasin, take a left and continue climbing

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Creating Lifelong Passion for Riding Bikes BY JACOB JOHNSON

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Throughout my childhood I attended swimming lessons at Fernie’s old outdoor pool in Rotary Park. I recall bitterly cold mornings with mist hanging in the air over the pool, teeth chattering, goosebumps as tall as the mountains, I’d cringe as I forced myself into the water which felt as if it were only a few degrees above freezing. Our instructors would have us do laps or tread water until our lips turned blue. Having fun wasn’t in the cards. Over the years, being led through drills, gasping for air, while frozen to the core, I developed a cat like aversion to swimming that has lasted a lifetime. Whether it’s learning to swim or learning to mountain bike, providing a comfortable environment from the weather to our gear and the people around us, can go a long way toward having an enjoyable time. Nobody has fun getting eaten alive by mosquitoes or being caught in bad weather without the right clothing, nor if their chain is always falling off or if they can’t reach their brakes. When things aren’t lining up, consider a shorter adventure or save the adventures on bikes for another day when you can create a better environment for enjoyment. When everything falls into place there are a few things to keep in mind while letting the magic unfold. As a professional mountain bike instructor my priorities are safety, fun, and learning, in that order. This can be a great

guide for parents riding with kids as well, even when the kid’s abilities exceed our own.

Safety

Getting injured isn’t fun! But the thrill of riding fast and hitting more challenging obstacles is exhilarating. Regardless of age we can get carried away in the moment, taking on challenges beyond our abilities. While we can’t eliminate risk, we can manage it. We rely on the rule of three Rs: Relaxed, Right, and Repeatable, to help keep our enthusiasm in check. When performing a skill, are we Relaxed, are we doing it Right, and are we able to Repeat the feat, Relaxed and Right, several times consecutively? If the answer isn’t yes to all of these, consider dialing back the difficulty. Parents may want to take some lessons themselves, or watch a lesson, to get an idea of what to look for.

Fun

This is the easy one. Let kids be kids. Let them have fun! We’ll often let the kids lead a game of silly challenges without keeping score or turning it into a competition. The challenges don’t even need to always be related to riding a bike properly. Because being silly on our bike helps us develop physical dexterity and being silly is fun! Letting the kids set the challenges for themselves is a great way to see what interests them, what their abilities are, and how much appetite for challenge they have.

Learning

From learning to crawl to jumping mountain bikes, we’re naturally curious and love to test our limits. Having fun, being playful, and trying silly things on our bikes, are wonderful ways to learn. But like arithmetic or a language, sometimes it’s easier to learn from a teacher. We learn best when we’re interested, and we’re usually interested when something is fun. Instructors use a combination of skill and game-based teaching mixed with adventure making it easy and enjoyable to learn and practice techniques. When practicing we look for the three Rs to ensure we’re building good muscle memory that will serve us well in even the most stressful circumstances. But remember, we don’t need to learn, practice, or progress on every ride. Sometimes we’re just riding bikes for fun! Next time you take the family for a ride, pretend you’re a business and the kids are your customers. Keep them safe, focus on having fun, and maybe you’ll all learn something along the way. Create a little adventure that has them wanting to come back for more and falling in love with riding bikes. Jacob Johnson is passionate mountain biker and an instructor with Mystic Mountain Adventures, which offers mountain bike camps and skill trailing for all age groups and levels. mysticmountainadventures.com FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 | 21

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Cool Off This Summer: Swimming Holes Near Fernie BY DANYAL TAYLOR

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Swimming holes take me back to memories as a child. They were a place to relax, eat snacks and cool off over the hot summer days with your family and friends. Collating a list of swimming locations is a necessary part of surviving the hot days that are to come. So lucky for you, I’ve saved you the trouble of bush whacks by curating a list. Each location was tested against an advanced set of peer-reviewed parameters to ensure it met and exceeded the definition of a swimming hole. These parameters are listed below:

Accessibility: We aren’t climbing

mountains, hiking for long, or bush whacking. When it’s a hot day we want instant relief from the heat and some space to relax in the sun.

Dunk-ability: This is selfexplanatory – full body submersion. Not some small creek that’s shin deep! Proximity: Close to town. Who wants to drive over an hour and a half in the heat to a swim location? Not me!

Last summer we saw record temperatures throughout BC and knowing where to go for a swim was key to taking the edge off those muggy days. If this coming summer is as hot as the last, these locations should do the trick to quench your swimming needs.

Boat Launch

Silver Springs

This is one of the go-to places for a quick swim. There are numerous spots along the Elk River where you can go however the boat launch is one for an all round 5/5 for each category. Take a picnic blanket, some snacks and enjoy a few hours here. If you are looking for an adventurous day, grab a float and depart from the bridge by the Visitors Centre. You’ll float all the way to the boat launch which is an easy exit point.

Silver Springs is a series of three lakes naturally fed from a spring at the furthest lake. It boasts epic cliff jumping and some wicked views. The lake does require a 20 minute drive and 20 minute walk to get to. This is one of the closer lakes to Fernie and is an amazing spot to spend a full day. If you’re feeling up for it, you can hike in your float or paddleboard.

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Morrissey Falls*

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Drive towards Cranbrook and take a left over the bridge to Morrissey. You’ll want to continue and follow the Morrissey Forest Service Road. There is no official location on Google for this spot. Enter these coordinates and Google Maps will show you where to go: 49.4069734, -114.920333. The drive is bumpy, but this spot is incredible with an easy 5-minute walk, a waterfall, and a deep large swimming hole to swim in. We found this last year and it will be my go-to this summer. * The Morrissey Forest Service Road used to access Morrissey Falls is narrow and steep. Please use at own risk.

Matheson Falls*

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These falls are another gem close to Fernie. To get here you drive up Coal Creek past km 42 and park before the bridge as the trail head is on the town side. From here walk up-stream for around 10 minutes over the wooden stairs and over the moss. The trail was recently worked on by the Trail Alliance, so it is in pretty good shape! * Coal Creek road was severely impacted in the November 2021 floods. Check Trail Forks for current conditions.

Surveyors Lake

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Surveyors Lake is a classic swimming area 30 minutes from Fernie. With abundant parking and amenities like bathrooms and park benches, it is a great place to take the family for the day.

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Burton Lake

A:5 | D:5 | P:5 This is a little unknown lake 25 minutes from Fernie. It is perfect for a shady picnic or an afternoon of sitting in the sun. There are a number of cliffs to jump off too!

Remember to take your sunscreen and pack out what you pack in. Only swim to depths that you are comfortable. And of course, to have fun. Danyal Taylor moved to the Elk Valley four years ago. He is an avid adventurer and likes to explore the less travelled areas around the Elk Valley.

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Tennis, Anyone? BY LUCY HARRUP

It is no surprise tennis dates back to the 12th Century and continues to be a popular sport. Running around a court chasing a yellow ball and trying to hit it back over the net is not only engaging, it’s good for you and is also sociable with no limits on age at either end.

What do you need to get started?

A racket. There is a huge price range, starting with inexpensive rackets ($30-50) is fine for the odd recreational game. But like other sports, as you improve you will want to upgrade. Luckily, you can get an incredible racket that will last a few years for $250-300. Balls. A three-pack is around $10 and should last a good while, depending on how much you play, how hard you hit the ball, and ok, yes, how many get lost over the fence! Tennis Shoes. Non-marking running shoes are ok. Again, if you play more, you will want tennis-specific shoes for support and durability, ranging from $90-$200. A Good Sense of Humour. It is not a super easy sport. The ball is small and the court can feel even smaller. But, it is super fun and the learning curve can be steep.

Tips for the beginner

1. Grip. Hold the racket at the bottom of the handle with the pad of your index finger of your dominant hand on the flat right side of the grip if you are right-handed, and left side for a lefty. 2. Set up. As the ball crosses the net, move towards the ball (or away slightly if it is coming at you) and make a unit turn to stand sideways with your racket behind you, perpendicular to the net with the racket head tilted down.

3. As the ball bounces, swing the racket head towards the ball and watch the ball, not where you want it to go. After contact, continue the path of the racket upwards finishing with a bend at the elbow and a full follow through. It isn’t just a tap or short stroke unless at the net or playing a certain type of shot. You don’t need to swing fast, aim for contact in the middle of your strings. 4. If the ball is heading behind you, unit turn the other way and you will hit a backhand. It is personal whether you add your second hand for extra strength and support as the pathway of your dominant hand is led by the back of your hand. Again, a full swing will help. 5. Three key points for best chance at contact:

• Out Front. Hit the ball while it is still in front of you.

• Comfortable Distance. Not too close or too far from the ball.

• Waist Height. Move your body forwards or backwards and wait for the ball to drop to around your belly button. Overheads are fun but an advanced shot and harder to control. 6. Court Etiquette. With its rich history and requiring concentration and athleticism there are a few requirements to share courts happily.

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• Try to not be too loud. It can put people off their shots.

• If your ball crosses onto another court, apologize and wait for them to give it back. • When arriving/leaving, only walk behind someone’s court when their point is over. This is for safety and is good etiquette.

To Keep Advancing

Play a lot. We get better at sport with mileage. Take some coaching. There are many things you might never figure out without a trained eye. Work on cardio, agility and hand-eye co-ordination when not playing. Tennis is very accessible in Fernie with four outdoor courts in James White Park, owned by the City of Fernie and free for public use. They are shared with Fernie Sports Co. who rent out two at a time for coaching. The Fernie Tennis Community can book courts for tournaments and group play, with the season running approximately May-October. Lucy Harrup is the owner of Fernie Sports Co., and a tennis coach. She is passionate about sharing the sport of tennis with locals and visitors alike! Visit ferniesportsco.com for coaching options, equipment and all things tennis.

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RECREATION

Kids’ Guide to Summer BY KRISTA TURCASSO

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Whether here for a visit, for the season or year-round, kids in Fernie have it pretty good in the summer months. I can’t get over the options available to them – from bike camps to horse riding, gymnastics to river exploration, drama to reading clubs… it can be almost overwhelming to decide! Luckily, we have pulled together this overview of the programs and clubs available to help you to plan your kid’s social schedule this July and August. Additionally, there are many events and also weekly opportunities available. Stay on top of what’s coming up by visiting our events calendar online and/or picking up the monthly issues of the Fix!

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ARTS

Stay tuned for more youth workshops and camps at The Arts Station including pottery and street art for all ages. theartsstation.com

The Arts Stations - Club Cre8 Every Monday this summer, your kids have the opportunity to get creative with Heather and Rachel! Half or full day options are available for kids K to Grade 6. Everyone is welcome for activities indoors and outdoors on the Arts Station premises and supplies included.

Join Sadie and Rachel at the Fernie Arts Station for this workshop aimed at kids ages 7-12 intrigued with drama. The workshop includes singing, acting, poetry and movement with a performance to follow. Running July 5-7.

Fernie Heritage Library - Reading Club Every year, the Fernie Heritage Library hosts a reading club. This year’s theme is “All Together Now” and children will explore a range of books, activities and games, as well as craft projects and opportunities

to give back to the community. In person programming runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the library garden, July and August for children aged 7-10. fernie.bclibrary.ca Fernie Heritage Library – Stories Outdoors Offering drop-in, pre-school programming for kids on the move age 3-5 Tuesdays and Fridays at 11am. Includes stories, singing, games and more. Wednesdays at 11am, younger kids age 0-2 can attend an interactive program with caregivers, lots of lap bounces, stories, tickles and giggles.

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ATHLETICS

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Gymnastics Elk Valley Gymnastics is hosting eight weeks of summer camps filled with gymnastics, parkour, crafts and games! Available for ages 3-5 (9am-12:30pm) and ages 6-9 (12:30-3:30pm) with three weeks available for ages 5-9 from 9am to 2pm. Visit elkvalleygymnastics.ca for more details or to register.

BIKING Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie Alpine Resort hosts regular biking clinics for a variety of ages, abilities and styles of riding throughout the summer months. Additionally, they have weekly races on Wednesdays for youth! Make sure to visit skifernie.com to see what they are running this year. Mystic Mountain Adventure Whether it’s putting tires on dirt for the first time or mastering jumps and drops, Mystic Mountain Adventures is passionate about creating opportunities for kids ages 5+ to learn new skills, build confidence, improve physical dexterity, connect with nature, and have fun on bikes. Using a combination of skill and game-based teaching makes it easy and enjoyable to learn and practice techniques before hitting the trails. mysticmountainadventures.com Ride Theory This summer, Ride Theory is offering half and full-day camps for ages 4+, weekly club sessions and enduro-specific training designed to encourage progression and nurture passion in youth. Clubs include Youth Trail for ages 5-7, Youth Beginner Jumps for ages 8 and under, Youth Dirt Jumps Intermediate/Advanced ages 8-14, Youth Trail - Advanced, ages 9-14, and a girls only program! ridetheory.ca

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Elk River Watershed Discovery Camps The Elk River Alliance hosts fun and engaging hands-on field camps for youth age 7+. Explore the Elk Valley Watershed through hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, rafting and cultural learning. Camp 1 is for ages 7-10, running July 11-15 and 18-22. Camp 2 is for ages 10-14 running August 8-12 and 15-19. All camps are Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm. elkriveralliance.ca/camps, call COTR at 250-423-4691 to register. Fernie Alpine Resort – Outdoor Adventure Camps and Mini Griz Rangers Explore the outdoors this summer with these camps that are action packed and guaranteed fun. For ages 6-12, running 10am-4pm daily. For those ages 3-5, FAR has half and full day camps full of games and activities. skifernie.com Fernie Forest School - Summer Camp Join the Fernie Forest School this summer for camps Monday to Thursday from 9am to 1pm. Camps run July 4-7, 11-14, 1821 and August 2-4, 8-1 and 22-15. Each week there is a different theme! Email kristapreschool160@gmail.com. Fernie School Aged Care - Summer Camp

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A licensed program with professional and qualified staff, FCAC runs week-long sessions for eight weeks of the summer, 8:30am to 5:30pm, with weekly themes full of crafts, outdoor games, nature play and field trips. Kindergarten - Grade 6, fernieschoolagedcare.com

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Horse Camps

A popular summer camp for kids, Blue Lake offers Youth Summer Camps for ages 6-14, as well as Junior Outdoor Youth Leadership for those ages 13-14, Summer Outdoor Youth Leadership for those ages 15-18 and a Teen Adventure camp for ages 14-18. columbiaoutdoorschool.com

Love it or Leave it Ranch hosts three-day camps throughout the summer, all levels welcome. If your child loves horses, getting dirty, all animals, and learning about how to help out on a farm, this one is for them. Visit @LoveItOrLeaveItRanch on Facebook for details.

Uplift – Tuesday Crew Youth Club Uplift is hosting weekly events every Tuesday from 6-8pm throughout the summer for ages 11-14 with special guests leading activities like skateboarding, nature hikes, painting and more. upliftassociation.com Trit Trot Farm After a short hiatus, Trit Trot Farms is opening back up and will be offering kids camps and lessons this summer season! Call 250-4301933 for more details or to register.

SWIMMING The Fernie Aquatic Centre offers Swim Lessons, Parent and Tot and Family swimming opportunities. Visit fernie.ca/ recreation for the online program schedules, special events and to register for activities. Mountain Kids offers private lessons outdoors at Tie Lake for one to two swimmers, as well as parent and tot lessons. Sarah Laverick is a qualified National Lifeguard and Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. mountainkidsswimlessons.com

TENNIS Fernie Sports Co is hosting Tennis summer camp from 9:30am-12:30pm, Monday to Thursday for 8 weeks starting July 4. A supervised lunch is available from 12:30-1:30pm. No experience necessary! ferniesportsco.com

DISC GOLF New for 2022, Fernie Sports Co is offering Disc Golf summer camps, running from 1:30-4:30pm Monday to Thursday for 8 weeks starting July 4. A supervised lunch is available from 12:30-1:30pm. No experience necessary! ferniesportsco.com If your child is interested in attending summer camps, but you are having difficulty affording them this opportunity, visit emilybrydonyouthfoundation.com which support the youth in pursuing their dreams. FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 | 31

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The Bull River area not far from Fernie offers incredible recreation opportunities through rivers, forests, alpine meadows and mountain passes. Whether for a multi-day retreat or an afternoon, Bull River Adventures can help. BCrec.com

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.

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. fernieadventures.com

Elk River Alliance This community-based water charity connects people to the Elk River through science, education and community collaboration to ensure sustainable stewardship of the Elk River watershed. They have many projects and programs running throughout the year. elkriveralliance.ca

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

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If you are keen for lift-access mountain biking and hiking, look no further. Fernie Alpine Resort offers alpine trails, ridgeline hikes, stunning views, kids' camps and activities, events, and guided tours. skifernie.com

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Island Lake 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 Fernie Trails Pass The Fernie Trails Alliance is a non-profit 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 to support maintenance and continued access. fernietrailsalliance.com/get-involved/trailspass

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GOLFING 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

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

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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Fernie Family Acupuncture There are many reasons I was drawn back to Fernie, and what stands out after family, is the mountains and the feeling of security they provide, much like being cradled by Mother Earth. Growing up in Fernie, as a child, one looks up to those supernatural creatures and they represent everything that is possible. To me, the physical nature of the valley and mountains embody Spirit of soaring aspiration.

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In relation to my career in health and wellness, that aspiration is to see the health and wellness community grow in the direction of inclusivity – inclusivity that honours people who make different choices for their health. My field of work is what some consider alternative medicine, but I have always been drawn to ancient forms of healing and what is alternative to one, is foundational to another. Fernie seemed like an obvious choice given the strong connection to the powers of nature and since I have arrived, the support from the community has been astounding. My own spiritual growth has been exponential and I am grateful for the inclusivity intrinsic to the community here. Q. We live in the Elk Valley because… A. Because it is beautiful. This is the valley my grandfather chose for his family to settle in. Q. Summer in Fernie is so special because…

Q. Something we make sure to do each summer in the valley (at least once!) is... A. Hike to at least one of the magical waterfalls, better yet, two! Q. One Fernie secret we are willing to share is... A. The Elk Valley, The Land of the Raven, is healing. Make sure to walk barefoot on the Land and to get dirt on your hands and under your fingernails often.

Visitors and residents alike are known to go hard this time of year to fit it all in and experience all that Fernie has to offer. From the abundance of recreational opportunities, to the plethora of culinary experiences, to the many shopping, dining and entertainment options… whatever it is you are going hard at, you may find that a little balance is needed. Fortunately, Fernie also has these services and offerings in abundance. Need to stretch those sore muscles? Unwind after a long day? Recover from a long night? Work on healing a nagging injury? You will find solutions to all of your health and lifestyle needs while here, and enjoy the process.

A. It is by far the most incredible place to be. The energy and air are intoxicating; you know, when the air is still, just warm enough, and the mountains are a black silhouette against a mid-summer night sky.

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Tricks and Trends to Keep You Playing BY HEATHER LEWIS To this day I reflect on my Anatomy 400 professor, Dr Robert Steadward who showed us in the cadaver lab how each human body is unique. When we relate this to injury prevention with the plethora of sports available to us in the summer, there are endless options but what can be most helpful are some tricks of the trade and trends in sports medicine that could keep us playing longer and/or harder during the warmer seasons. Here are three favourites:

Stretching

Which stretching is best? Dynamic, active, static, PNF, passive or ballistic? This is a very debatable topic. Rather than getting into the details of each, consider the most familiar and time-honoured: static/passive stretching. As a general rule of thumb, if you want to increase your flexibility you need to do it frequently; aim for 5-7 days a week. Each stretch should be done 2-3 times. Remember, this is to increase flexibility, not all muscle groups will need this frequency – focus on tight ones. To maintain flexibility and keep those gains, you should aim to stretch whole body 2-3 days per week. Keep in mind that it is possible to injure yourself through stretching! No matter if your muscles are “cold or warm,” a safe perceived intensity is in the 4-5/10 range holding for between 30 and 60 seconds. If you reach 45 to 60 seconds and your intensity of stretch has not decreased, you may in fact be stretching too hard. Try a lighter perceived intensity. Another thing to think about is location of the stretch. For example, if we relate this to the lower body, and you want the best glute (buttock) stretch, you must first figure out where the glute stretch should be felt. Do not spend time stretching the glute if you cannot get past a pinch in the front of your hip or a strong sensation in your groin. Try a different stretch or alter the angle/body

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position to achieve this. It is not advised to put excessive compression or strain on joints or nerves.

Recovery Tools

How many of the following recovery tools have you tried: foam roller, vibrating foam roller, roller stick, massage ball, hockey ball, lacrosse ball, compression tights, compression sleeves, compression socks, massage gun, air compression boots, electric stim unit, inversion table, ice bath, hot tub, epsom salt bath, biking, swimming, running, walking, stretching, PNF stretching, electrolyte drinks, massage therapy, kinesiology taping, BEMER units…? There are endless options available, some come with crazy price tags. Bottom line is you need to see what you should and can make time for, and what is most effective for your body.

Bracing

Have you been told or do you think that you will get weaker from bracing a joint such as a knee or ankle? Weaker is not really the appropriate word and bracing is not necessarily immobilizing. Muscle loss, atrophy or loss of balance/proprioception are more appropriate terms, and this is still arguable. In general, bracing does not cause atrophy; lack of movement/being sedentary is what causes this. If you are able to exercise and are getting pain relief (during and

after) while wearing a brace this is a good thing. Have a sport medicine professional such as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Kinesiologist, Athletic Therapist, Physiotherapist etc. prescribe safe and specific exercises for the braced joint and good things can happen. You may even be able to stop using the brace! Sometimes using a simple sleeve type brace can improve “proprioception” and help reduce pain/ override the brain and allow you to move. Other times it takes a custom, rigid brace to support the joint or “unload” the cartilage, meniscus or osteoarthritic compartment of the knee to give you a result. If you knew a brace could help reduce pain, slow joint degeneration or avoid the need for surgery, would you invest? At the end of the day, if we can have fun, play as hard as we want and not end up with an acute or chronic injury we are winning! Motion is medicine. Heather Lewis is a Certified Athletic Therapist and has owned/operated Fernie Athletic Therapy and Rehabilitation since 2006. Athletic Therapy is for Athletes and for everyone! She and her colleague Kayla Boger are proud musculoskeletal/orthopedic nerds. Like many, they are always learning and fascinated by the human body. FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 || 39 39 FERNIEFIX.COM

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Riding for Mental Health BY BECCA FAHEY

Studies show that spending time in nature can improve our mental health and sharpen our cognition. It came to no surprise then that when a local avid biker decided to bike from sunrise to sunset for Summer Solstice in 2020, as the pandemic was in its infancy and we were faced with so many unknowns, he approached the Elk Valley Suicide Task force to partner and raise much needed funds and awareness through what would be called the Solstice Ride for Mental Health.

That first year, a small group began the day at 5am to ride up Slunt and by the evening, finished with nearly 20 people for the last ride on Swine Flu. Everyone who took part in this event commented on the amazing energy they experienced, and that watching the sunset at the end of the day was a moment that would live with them forever. The event has evolved to be more inclusive to engage all members of the community to come out and enjoy being active in the outdoors, whatever that looks like to each person. Creating conversations, talking openly about mental health and breaking the stigma all while building

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awareness and relationships in our beautiful community. With several routes to choose from, there will be something for everyone. This year’s event will take place on Saturday June 18, and everyone is invited to get involved however that looks like for them. The Task Force will have a Home Base where different stages of the Solstice Ride will begin and end. There will also be a Mental Health Booth set up throughout the day with different resources where people can go to learn, talk and feel supported, as well as music, food trucks, and more.

This Summer Solstice, consider supporting mental health, joining a friend for a ride, and helping raise funds for an important organization in our community. Full event details can be found at evstf.ca. Please know that there is no registration fee or requirement for this event, as it is not a race. It is people's own responsibility to ride in a safe manner and decide how much and how long they want to ride for. Becca Fahey is a volunteer member of the Elk Valley Suicide Task Force, an avid mountain biker, and is grateful to be able to spend her time in this wonderful mountain town. FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 || 41 41 FERNIEFIX.COM

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Located in Lizard Creek Lodge, Neve Spa strives to create an experience that compliments time spent on the mountain, using products inspired by nature’s rejuvenating properties. All massages and spa services include use of their outdoor heated pool and hot tubs. 877-228-1948 Three Sisters Day Spa Offering exclusive esthetic spa and massage services including microblading, waxing, eyelash extensions, body treatments and more, with Aveda skincare, techniques and products. Enjoy quality care in a fun, comfortable and friendly setting in the heart of downtown. 250-423-6395

PRACTITIONERS AND HEALTH CENTRES Dr. A.M. Kahane Inc. Dentistry Dr. A. M. Kahane, Dr. Amos Kahane and Dr. Jensen and their team of professionals are committed to providing superior dental care to clients. Services include endodontic specialty care, orthodontics, dentures, sleep studies and implants. 250-423-6838 Mountain Creek Ranch Horses are sensitive beings with a calming presence that can enhance therapeutic process. Experience relief through equine facilitated psychotherapy and trauma informed counselling in a calm, safe, private, relaxing natural setting. mountaincreekranch.ca Sisu Midwifery and Naturopathic Medicine Midwife and Naturopathic Physician Dr. Taina Turcasso offers family centred midwifery care as well as naturopathic patients looking for support with preconception, fertility support, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause as well as general well-women care. sisumidwifery.com

ANIMAL CARE Dog Partners Training BC SPCA Accredited Professional Dog Trainer, Valerie Barry offers behaviour solutions that work, using science-based, positive and force-free methods of training that are effective and fun for both you and your dog. dogpartners.ca Tanglefoot Vet Located just off the highway at 7th Ave and 11th St, friendly and compassionate staff offer veterinary services for your animals, including routine vaccinations, surgical procedures, imaging and diagnostics, nutritional consults and dental procedures. 1161 7th Ave

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ARTS AND CULTURE Local's Perspective Caleb Brown DJ Naturalist

My brother and I started DJing just over 10 years ago. Our friend Levi owned a controller (a digital turntable set) and he taught us how to play. About a year later I was walking down Main Street past The Central and noticed their sidewalk sign had "Open Stage Night" on it so I popped inside and saw Julie who was running The Central at the time. She agreed to let Sam and I play that night and it was so successful that she asked us if we wanted to play again next week. Just like that, our first ever residency was born. Since then we have had residencies at The Northern (Space Camp), The Royal (Supernatural Thursdays) and most recently Supernatural Saturdays back at The Central. The local electronic music scene has grown us into the DJs we are today. Many large DJs roll into Fernie either coming from shows in Vancouver, heading to Calgary or the other way around. Fernie has given us the opportunity to open for and become friends with many of these DJs. This has opened doors for us all over the British Columbia music scene including playing at one of the main stages at Shambhala, which is one of Canada's largest (if not the largest) electronic music festivals. The music scene in Fernie was obviously affected over the last two years but as of this spring the nightlife has been back in full swing. Our girlfriends also started

Sam and Caleb playing at The Living Room Stage at Shambhala (2019) with their wordsmith Drew Hampson. Olivier Gosselin Photo

DJing recently and are now making their own impact on the British Columbia music scene and share the Residency with us at The Central. We hope that nightlife continues to flourish during the summer months in Fernie so we can keep our night going with local friends and large out-of-town acts. We hope to see you on the dance floor! Q. We live in the Elk Valley because… A. A new friend asked me this question just the other day and my reply went something like this - Besides the great skiing and biking I stay in Fernie because of my amazing group of friends, my family and largely because of the amazing electronic music scene! Q. Summer in Fernie is so special because… A. I love summer for the biking (obviously) but also the patio sessions and the outdoor parties that my friends and I have at the Mogul Smoker site.

While recreation is likely what brought you here, you will soon find yourself emerged in Fernie’s cultural side. Rich in history, you’ll find it hard to miss as you walk alongside the iconic brick buildings on Victoria Ave. It is also home to a variety of events, alluring locals from their homes and visitors from around the world. On top of this, there are many talented artists who reside here, adding colour to our lives through their studios, galleries, murals, sculptures, music and words. Consider enjoying the Fernie Art Walk, or at the very least visit the Fernie Museum or Arts Station to fill your cultural cup. We promise it won’t disappoint.

Q. Something we make sure to do each summer in the valley (at least once!) is... A. Head to Koocanusa for some boating and beach time! Q. One Fernie secret we are willing to share is... A. Best bar in town? The Central! Maybe that's not a secret anymore, it's finally being recognized as it should! FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 || 45 45 FERNIEFIX.COM

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ARTS AND CULTURE

Music: Where and When BY SADIE ROSGEN

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The stoke is at an all-time high for live music in Fernie! We can all agree, these past two years have been catastrophic for musicians and live music lovers. Music is life and live music is the delicious matrix in which music perpetuates its magic… Luckily in Fernie, we have no shortage of incredible live music experiences! Bands and musicians from all over the world play here. We are also lucky enough to have a vibrant local music scene with many bands calling Fernie home. Looking for your live music fix this summer? Here it is.

WAPITI MUSIC FESTIVAL August 5-6, 2022 wapitimusicfestival.com Imagine a group of tireless, music obsessed volunteers running a music festival in the Canadian Rockies and bringing in some of Canada’s most anticipated Indie bands? Now, imagine this family friendly festival seeing generations on the dance floor, kids who came 10 years ago (that’s right! Wapiti turns 10) and are now returning to their hometown festival (in a new location: James White Park). It’s time to check your bike at

the gate and party! Get your tickets now. At $99 for a weekend pass, this sustainable “festival that could” sells out in a hurry!

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What to do on a Wednesday… How about meeting up with your favourite pals and seeing live, FREE music in gorgeous downtown Fernie? Enjoy a can of Fernie Brewing Company beer and get caught up in this weekly event beginning in July 2022. This family friendly event boasts activities for the kids, the best live acts BC can offer, and a true local experience. Save Wednesday nights for Station Square and we’ll see ya there!

KODIAK LOUNGE

ragingelk.com/kodiak-lounge On Mondays join legendary hosts, Topo and RedGe for the most fun you can have at the Elk! All are welcome to this weekly open jam event. Great service and beers on tap!

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Distilling small batch spirits since 2016, this unique establishment is a must for locals and visitors alike. Get thirsty on Thursdays and come sing to a bottle of gin!

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Got a guitar solo that needs showing off? Saturday night is the night at the Fernie Hotel and Pub. This neighbourhood pub is always ready to see you! Be sure to check out The Northern Bar and Stage (northernbarandstage.com) and The Loaf (theloaf.ca) for more incredible live music in Fernie! Sadie Rosgen is a local performer and writer in Fernie where she lives with her two boys, husband, and dog, Beanz.

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ARTS AND CULTURE LISTINGS

APRÈS COCKTAILS

Fernie Museum

The Brickhouse Bar and Grill

The Fernie Museum not only has an extensive permanent exhibit taking guests through Fernie’s unique and interesting past, it boasts a beautiful gallery space upstairs with a variety of rotating exhibits as well as hosts special events. 491 2nd Ave

Located in a beautifully renovated historic building in downtown Fernie, The Brickhouse offers a cool atmosphere and great food with a wonderful patio highlighting views of the Lizard Range. 401 2nd Ave The Bridge Bistro Perfectly situated along the Elk River with one of the best decks in town, offering stunning views of Fernie Alpine Resort and the Lizard Range, the Bridge Bistro is a wonderful spot to take a break from your adventure, enjoy a refreshment and soak it all in. 301 Hwy #3 Cirque Restaurant Located at Lizard Creek Lodge, Cirque is a perfect après bike or hike location or for a sunset with friends. With its popular Ice Bar, the evening can quickly escalate, as you taste some of the world’s best vodka. 5346 Highline Dr. Freshies Café With a large outdoor terrace situated on Main Street, Freshies is not only a popular coffee shop, it’s a fantastic place to catch up with friends over a sharing board while tasting some of BC’s finest wines or a signature cocktail. 601A 2nd Ave Parkplace Pub The Pub is a great place for après run, hike or bike, catching a sports event on the big screen, a family meal, or socializing with friends. They also have an extensive menu and a large, sunny patio. 742 Hwy 3

GALLERIES The Arts Station Home to the Fernie and District Arts Council, the Arts Station is the cultural hub for the community of Fernie and the Elk Valley, hosting a different exhibit each month as well as events for all ages throughout the summer, including the popular Wednesday Social. 601 1st Ave

TASTING ROOMS Bramasole Bringing the unique experience of the Okanagan wineries to Fernie, Bramasole features a variety of BC wines, a cocktail menu, and a light menu of dinner items, boards, appetizers and desserts. Happy hour, a garden patio, and the perfect place to unwind or catch up with friends. 851 7th Ave Fernie Alpine Springs A craft brewery for non-alcoholic beverages, Fernie Alpine Springs crafts delicious kombucha using pristine water, organic ingredients and their own recipes. Drop by to fill your growler, purchase a case or to enjoy a tasting and tour, you can book online at ferniealpinesprings.com. 1501 10th Ave Fernie Brewing Company Continually growing and in demand, FBC has a beautiful tasting room and a large patio space perfect for après anything! Head down for a flight of their famous brews, raising funds for their Cheers to Charity campaign or complete the Trail to Ale challenge and get a free pint! 26 Manitou Rd. Fernie Distillers Informal and yet refined at the same time, Fernie Distillers offers a unique space in the Historic Downtown, to enjoy a tasting and then try to make a choice from their cocktail menu! They also have bottled spirits, apparel and other items for sale. And a wonderful courtyard patio. 531 1st Ave

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Local's Perspective Greg Barrow Edge of the World

My journey to Fernie actually began in Banner Elk, North Carolina where in 1981 I opened a white water rafting business. Banner Elk is a ski resort town of 4000. That spring I attended the outdoor show in Las Vegas and in the parking lot of the convention centre were Jake Burton, Tom Sims, Chuck Barfoot and a few others trying to sell snowboards. They weren't allowed inside. I loved what they were doing and thought the boards were the coolest things I had ever seen so I ordered some. So now I'm a snowboard shop as well as rafting. Fast forward to 1999 and talking to Craig Kelly and Jason Ford in Vegas at another trade show they convinced me that I should move to Fernie and open a shop there. So, I visited that spring, fell in love with the hill and the town and moved there that fall and opened Edge of the World - Fernie. Fernie's shopping scene has grown quite a bit since I've been here, mostly in the summer. Fishing, mountain biking, and just tourism in general is on the uptick for sure. 2nd Ave has developed into a great shopping corridor as all of the stores continue to improve and diversify.

Fernie is a wonderful town with great people and a laid back, very friendly attitude. Everyone wants to be here and so they are happy. I'm happy to see Fernie continue at the pace it is. Working in Fernie in the outdoor industry is super fun because you are helping people have fun! Very rewarding! Q. We live in the Elk Valley because… A. Because of the people, the outdoor activities and the beauty. Q. Summer in Fernie is so special because…

Small, boutique shops each with its own unique offerings and experiences line both the downtown and highway shopping areas, and with each year Fernie welcomes additions to its small-town shopping experience. An epic view of Fernie Alpine Resort on the Lizard Range takes your breath away as you walk from shop to shop, enjoying cafés and restaurants and socializing along the way makes it even more enjoyable. Whether you’re after sports gear or apparel, furnishings for your home, a new outfit for a special event, or a gift for that certain someone, we guarantee that you will find what you’re looking for and more in Fernie.

A. Because of the biking, the climate, the long days and the beauty. Q. Something we make sure to do each summer in the valley (at least once!) is... A. Each summer I make sure to paddle some white water at least once. Q. One Fernie secret we are willing to share is... A. Not gonna expose any Fernie secrets, sorry!

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SHOPPING LISTINGS

CLOTHING AND GEAR

Giv’Er Shirt Works

Fernie Alpine Springs

Elk River Guiding Co. The Elk River Guiding Co. is a household name when it comes to fly fishing in the Kootenay region. They also provide handpicked in store gear with trusted adventure brands such as Patagonia and Yeti, all at the convenience of your fingertips. elkriver.ca

Giv’Er delivers high-quality screen printing and embroidered apparel to customers throughout Western Canada and beyond. Producing t-shirts, hoodies and other apparel for businesses, organizations and events, Giv’Er is known for its customer service and is here to help you get the product you are looking for. 1542 10th Ave

A craft kombucha brewery located in the Annex. Offering fresh organic brews, using alpine spring water. 12 flavours on tap for growler refills or a 16oz glass. Six flavours in bottles, branded wear and goods. Everyone is welcome to visit or look for them this summer at the Baynes Lake and Fernie Farmers' Markets. 1501 10th Ave

Fernie Golf Club – Pro Shop

GROCERIES

Fernie Brewing Co.

Big Bang Bagels

Looking for something to bring to that next dinner you’re attending? Fernie Brewing Company offers growlers, bottles and cases of their popular beer. They also carry an impressive variety of branded tanks, t’s, sweaters, hats, bike jerseys, mugs and more. 26 Manitou Rd RR5

Offering equipment, clothing, footwear, gloves, logoed merchandise and many accessories from leading manufacturers. They stock brands to meet the needs of the everyday golfer at competitive prices. Visit golffernie.com or head in before or after a round on the course! Gear Hub A popular outdoors sports shop offering award winning service and a diverse selection of high-end rentals, and new and used products. They mend, sell, tune, rent, custom fit, and find the products you are after! 401 1st Ave

Feeding the hungry people of Fernie delicious, fresh, exquisite, marvelous banging homemade bagels for over ten years! Pick up yours fresh daily, or a dozen during your stay to ensure you are energized for the day’s adventures! 502 2nd Ave Earth’s Own Naturals Carrying a wide selection of flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vape cartridges, drinks, cannabis oils, capsules, bath bombs and topicals, accessories, paper and more, Earth’s Own Naturals provides knowledge and support to clientele and a warm welcome. 502a 8th Ave

Fernie Roasting Company Offering fresh, delicious small-batch coffee to residents and visitors of the Elk Valley helping to fuel their adventures. Roasted locally, Fernie Roasting Company offers Columbian Supremo beans grown 1200-2000 metres from a cooperative of farms throughout Columbia. fernieroasting.ca Fernie Distillers Fernie’s popular craft distillery making fine spirits and liqueurs. The distillery and tasting room are located next to the Legion, where you can view the stills, chat with the distiller and learn about the process or relax in the lounge or patio and enjoy a cocktail. 531 1st Ave Happy Cow

Your adventure

starts WITH THE RIGHT GEAR.

A popular place to visit any day in summer, Happy Cow Ice Cream is locally made with locally sourced products. Unique and decadent flavours, order to stay or take away, celebrate with an ice cream cake, or choose a popsicle or ice cream sandwich instead! 561 Hwy 3 IGS Value Drug Mart

We are much more than a fly shop, come check out our gear for all your Fernie Adventures! 791 - 7 th Ave. • 250-423-7239

Located in downtown Fernie and offering a variety of health and household products, gifts and souvenirs, books and magazines, postcards and cards, as well as a full-service pharmacy and lottery ticket centre. Friendly service and knowledgeable staff. 441 2nd Ave

SHOPPING LISTINGS Le Bon Pain

The Green Petal

Stemhouse Floral Studio

Located just off the beaten path, Le Bon Pain serves up authentic French pastries, breads and so much more including delicious and fresh coffee from Muisca Trading Co. and Fernie Alpine Springs kombucha. 792 3rd Ave

A small boutique store with a lot of personality, The Green Petal offers a variety of fresh flowers, plants and arrangements, as well as an impressive array of gift items and homewares for all occasions and seasons. 421 2nd Ave

Providing fresh flowers, the most up to date in design trends, a variety of plants and pots, floral arrangements, beautifully designed bouquets, and all of your special event needs. Visit them in downtown Fernie. 672c 2nd Ave

Le Grand Fromage

Hearth and Home

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Le Grand Fromage offers specialty cheeses, spreads, crackers, cookbooks, merchandise, cured meats, fondue and raclette sets... basically anything cheese or that goes well with cheese! Check out their gourmet grilled cheese menu and platters for special events. 672 2nd Ave

Located in Fernie and serving the province of BC, Hearth and Home showcases a large variety of fireplaces, ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers, BBQ’s and kitchenwear, carrying all major brands. Visit their showroom today! 24 Manitou Rd.

Claris Media

Stick and Stone Stick and Stone Cannabis Co. is more than just a cannabis retail store. It is a place for the community to come together, celebrate inclusiveness, to educate, feel inspired and for being your best. Shop online at stickandstone.ca or in person, 891 7th Ave.

Polar Peek Books and Treasures Located in the downtown of Fernie, Polar Peek is a locally-owned, independent bookstore established in 1993. From local hiking/biking maps and guidebooks to popular fiction and historical titles as well as a vibrant children’s section filled with books, toys and treasures. polarpeekbooks.ca

Claris Media offers graphic design, marketing and publishing services. Specializing in layout, production, map and signage and an array of marketing material. Websites are also available. Visit clarismedia.com or email info@clarismedia.com for more details. Danyal Taylor Danyal Taylor is a videographer and photographer based in Fernie, BC, trusted by brands, businesses and wedding clients to bring their creative visions to life. Danyaltaylor.mypixieset.com

HOME AND GIFTS Coal Town A small boutique store offering beautiful, contemporary merchandise handpicked and often handcrafted by Canadian designers and artists, including jewelry, clothing, mugs, bags, sunglasses and more. Owners Deanna and Nic have an amazing eye for unique, quality products. 591 2nd Ave Fernie Arts Co-op Featuring the work of over 40 local Canadian artists, the Fernie Arts Co-op space is vibrant to say the least, featuring jewelry to handmade soaps, paintings to clothing items, gift cards to leatherware. 572 2nd Ave

562A 2nd Ave Fernie, BC

Fernie Museum – Trites and Wood Mercantile Gift Shop Named after the famed Trites-Wood Department Store once located next door, the Fernie Museum’s shop features a curated collection of jewelry, clothing and accessories, home décor, books, and stationary which represents Fernie’s geography, culture and heritage. ferniemuseum.com

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Local's Perspective Erin Teeple

FOOD AND DRINK

Elk Valley Pizza and Chilango I am a proud 5th generation Fernieite foodie, who loves everything food and entertainment. I first became involved in the F&B sector in Vancouver when I worked for Northland Properties Corporation (Moxies, Sharkclub, Boulevard, Dallas Stars etc.). I led a team in applying for permits, leasing, licensing, financing and acquisition deals. Along the way I met my husband and business partner Jose (Pepe) Luna. He worked on the construction side and I was in corporate. Pepe is from Mexico City and is what you would call a “Chilango” a slang demonym. After many trips to Mexico, and living in the City back in 2017, I immersed myself in the culture and incredible food scene. Once we settled in Fernie, we discussed the idea of starting a food business. As luck and timing would have it, we ended up purchasing the Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe in 2020. Our idea was, operate the shop, keep the good name going, and utilize the commercial kitchen space to prepare for a Mexican food concept and launch a food truck. As the year went on, we stumbled on an opportunity to secure a space, and our Mexican food vision became what is now known as Chilango. Fernie has taken off and will continue to do so. It has been exciting and welcoming to see so many new spaces offering ethnic flavours, fusion food and culinary gourmet masterpieces. We have incredibly talented chefs, sommeliers and caterers who have really made their mark and created a unique, vibrant Fernie food scene.

Q. We live in the Elk Valley because… A. We love the mountains and community. My family still lives here and it’s an amazing place to work and play. Q. Summer in Fernie is so special because… A. The days are long and there is so much to do and explore. A typical summer day for me is coffee in my backyard in the morning, followed by a bike ride with my son, lunch with the family and a date to the lake in the afternoon. If I’m feeling extra adventurous it might be a day hike with friends or camping.

Regularly we hear how surprised visitors are with the culinary options available to them in Fernie. And to be honest, we’re surprised! This diversity has been building for some time and continues to grow as new restaurants and food trucks hit the scene, and those here for some time continue to reinvent themselves. Whatever your taste buds desire, from gourmet pizza to authentic ethnic cuisine to traditional pub fare, you will find it here and on top of the amazing dining experience, you’ll enjoy fantastic service and fabulous environments.

Q. Something we make sure to do each summer in the valley (at least once!) is... A. River rafting! We absolutely love to do a day with Canyon Raft. It’s so incredible to be on the water and cruise down that canyon! Just an unreal experience. Q. One Fernie secret we are willing to share is... A. Is anything really a secret anymore?

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FOOD AND DRINK

Locally Crafted Libations BY KRISTA TURCASSO

Fernie draws people from around the world, and fortunately for this small mountain town many fall so in love that they return with their talents and expertise and begin unique businesses, adding to the already impressive array of entrepreneurs and the offerings available here. When it comes to drinks of all sorts, you will find a suprising number of locally crafted options while in Fernie. Make sure to check out these while here, your tastebuds will thank you. BOOTLEG SPIRITS

Breweries and Cafés Non-alcoholic

Fernie Alpine Springs, 1501 10th Ave

Simon and Ami have been brewing beverages out of passion since 1995, and sold their first brew of kombucha at local farmer’s markets in 2017. Using clear, alpine water, fresh herbs and earthy botanicals, organic and sustainably-grown teas, Fernie Alpine Springs likes to compare their kombucha to a fine champagne, here to help you celebrate through the slow process of fermentation, bubbles and a unique and delicate taste! Book a tour and tasting at their brewery or enjoy their kombucha at various locations in town for purchase or to accompany a meal.

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Beanpod, 691 2nd Ave

One of the original bean-to-bar companies in Canada specializing in making chocolate in the ‘old-fashioned traditional way’ using organic beans sourced directly from farmers, turned into small batches of chocolate using stone grinding machines with no preservatives added. They also roast their own coffee beans! Serving chocolate on tap, and the best cup of hot chocolate around – both milk and dark. For the adults, try their mocha! Coffee beans and chocolate are also available to purchase and bring home. Rooftop Coffee Roasters, 492 2nd Ave

This family-run operation all began with a 17-year old who became passionate about roasting, resulting in the launch of a small roastery in 2016. Specializing in lightly

roasted coffee, “single origin, single speed,” Rooftop has grown to run its own ‘curbside café’ in the Historic downtown of Fernie, which also holds the roastery in back. Drop in to enjoy an espresso, watch as the coffee roasters work their magic, and don’t forget to grab a bag or few to enjoy a taste of Fernie.

Alcoholic

Fernie Brewing Company, 26 Manitou Rd

Another family-run business, Fernie Brewing Co. started off small in 2003, brewing beer in a garage and quickly grew to a brewery located just off Hwy #3 that has continued to grow and evolve! Fernie Brewing Co.’s tasting room and large patio are busy during the summer months, offering a variety of their popular regular brews along with many seasonals that come and go throughout the year.

FERNIE ALPINE SPRINGS

FERNIE BREWING COMPANY

PURE. FRESH. ORGANIC.

LOCAL KOMBUCHA

FERNIE DISTILLERS

Enjoy a flight, with all funds going to local charitable organizations. Complete the Trail to Ale challenge and receive a free pint for your achievement. Peruse the FBC branded merch, take home a growler or a case of beer to enjoy back at your condo or hotel. Fernie Distillers, 531 1st Ave

Husband and wife team, Andrew Hayden and Jillian Rutherford took the plunge to establish Fernie Distillers in 2016. Jillian is one of the few female distillers in Canada! Fernie Distillers draws inspiration from the community, and features three signature spirits – No. 9 Mine Vodka, Fernie Fog Liqueur, and Prospector Gin. Additionally they produce delicious seasonal spirits and liqueurs. Located just off the Main Street in downtown Fernie, Fernie Distillers offers a beautifully renovated tasting room with a window into the distilling area, and a wonderful patio. The drink menu will make your decision difficult and will keep you coming back. Enjoy!

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To Purchase Bootleg Spirits

Co-distilling with one of BC’s Craft Distilleries in the Kootenays, Bootleg Spirits uses organic, BC grown ingredients and uses their own recipes to make small batch whiskey, spirits and liqueurs with 15 years of distilling experience. Honeycomb Cream, Oat & Honey, JOE and Cabin Fever are available for purchase at local beer and wine stores, or online at bootlegspirits.ca. Fernie Roasting Company

New on the scene, Fernie Roasting Company started in 2020 and provides fresh, small batch coffee to locals and visitors of the Elk Valley through custom roasting. You can order online or find them at the Local Store and Mugshots Café in downtown Fernie, and at the Elko Hilltop. Or, order online at fernieroasting.ca. Passionate about all things local, Krista Turcasso finds it easy to support these unique and tasty brewers, roasters and distillers!

Environmentally-friendly Growler Refills available at our Kombucha Bar year-round! THIS SUMMER Find us at the Fernie & Baines Lake Farmers’ Markets and the Wednesday Socials.

ASK US ABOUT OUR BREWERY TOURS! 1501 10th Avenue, Fernie 450.771.8658

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DINING GUIDE

MEAL TYPE B - breakfast, L lunch, D dinner, T treats, A appetizers

Dining Category

Meal Type

Licensed

DL - Delivery, TO - Take Out GF - Gluten Free Options* Family Oriented

Delivery Take Out

GF Options*

Patio

ASIAN Chopstick Truck • 1390 McLeod Ave • 250-946-5000

L|D

The Curry Bowl • 931 7th Ave • 250-423-2695

DL | TO

Old Elevator Chinese Buffet • 291 1st Ave • 778-519-5198

DL | TO

L|T

L | TD

BAKERIES House of Gato • 601 2nd Ave Unit C Le Bon Pain • 792 3rd Ave • 250-278-0109

CASUAL DINING Blue Toque Diner • 601 1st Ave • 250-423-4637

B|L

Boston Pizza • 1622 7th Ave • 250-423-2634

L|D

B|L|D

L|D

B|L|D

Bridge Bistro • 301 Hwy 3 • 250-423-3002 Cast Iron Grill • 201 Fairway Dr, Fernie • 250-423-4115 Legends Mountain Eatery • Fernie Alpine Resort Plaza • 250-423-2444 The Loaf • 641 2nd Ave • 250-423-7702 Lunchbox • 561 A 2nd Ave • 250-423-4500 Smitty’s • 2001 Hwy 3 • 250-423-3892 The Bistro at Park Place Lodge • 742 Hwy 3 • 250-423-6871

B|L B|L

B|L|D

COFFEE SHOPS AND CAFÉS Big Bang Bagels • 502 2nd Ave • 250-423-7778

B|L

B|L|T

A&W • 1392 Hwy 3 • 250-423-4333

B|L|D

Dairy Queen • 250-423-9297

L | D |T

McDonalds • 1702 9th Ave • 250-423-5380

B|L|D

B | L | D |T

B|L|D

Freshies • 601 2nd Ave Miners Mud • 1390 McLeod Ave Mug Shots • 592 A 3rd Ave • 250-423-8081 Rooftop Coffee Roasters Café • 492 2nd Ave • 403-804-6653 Starbucks • 1641 7th Ave

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Tim Hortons • 1701 9th Ave • 250-423-7709 Subway • 441 Hwy 3 • 250-423-4400

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FINE DINING Cirque Restaurant • 5346 Highline Dr. • 250-423-2057

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Fernie Catering Co • ferniecateringco.com • available at Local Store Fernie Cattle Co Steakhouse • 561 Hwy 3 • 250-423-7498

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Mountain Tandoor • 100 Riverside Way • 250-423-5000

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Himalayan Spice Bistro • 301 2nd Ave • 250-430-0399

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PIZZA Boston Pizza • 1602 7th Ave • 250-423-2634 Elk Valley Pizza • 592 8th Ave • 250-423-0007

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Fernie Pizza and Pasta • 1221 7th Ave • 250-423-4231

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Funky Goat Pizza • 362C 2nd Ave • 778-519.0034

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Graffito Pizza • 502A 8th Ave • 250-531-0284

The Loaf • 641 2nd Ave • 250-423-7702

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The Brickhouse • 401 2nd Ave • 250-423-0009

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The Fernie Hotel and Pub • 691 1st Ave • 250-423-6444

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The Northern Bar and Stage • 561 2nd Ave • 250-423-3075

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The Pub Bar and Grill • 742 Hwy 3 • 250-423-6871

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The Rusty Edge • 5369 Ski Hill Road • 778-519-5206

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SPECIALITY Beanpod • 691 2nd Ave • 778-519-5008

Freshies • 601A 2nd Ave

Happy Cow • 561b Hwy 3 • 250-423-8381

Le Grand Fromage • 672 2nd Ave • 778-519-5050

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory • 581 2nd Ave • 250-423-2680

Rooftop Coffee Roasters Café • 492 2nd Ave • 403-804-6653

SUSHI Sushiwood • 1221 7th Ave • 778-519-5255

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A|D

Yamagoya • 741 7th Ave • 250-430-0090

TASTING ROOMS Bramasole Restaurant and Wine Bar • 851 7th Ave • 250-430-0526 Fernie Alpine Springs • 1501 10th Ave • 450-771-8658

Fernie Brewing Company •26 Manitou Rd. • 250-423-7797

Fernie Distillers • 531 1st Ave • 778-519-7707

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Local's Perspective Kirsten Madsen Island Lake Lodge

Back in Ontario, I was working in the private ski club industry and there was a strong focus on guest experience and forming a genuine connection with the families you see year after year. When I had the opportunity to move to BC and join the Island Lake team, much like their winter operation, the summer guests typically stay at the lodge year after year, for their anniversaries, family reunions or to just enjoy this very special place. I love seeing guests return and share stories of past visits and their fond memories at the lodge. It really compels me to ensure guests feel welcome and taken care of. We are very big on personal touches and elevated service. As we ride the tail end of this pandemic, it has allowed me to observe a real shift in what guests are looking for when they go away. Staying at a unique destination (in my case a backcountry lodge) has renewed itself when it comes to experience. Guests really appreciate their surroundings; they take their time – they slow down and smell the roses. It’s been interesting to watch more and more guests opt to go for hikes or play board games together vs being on their phones or glued to an iPad. I think we will see travellers utilize amenities, facilities, and common spaces more than we ever have before, because through this pandemic, they’ve been so sequestered to their own spaces – they want to get back to having fun! Personally, I think the future looks very bright. Trends project a huge spike in free independent travel, and I think we will see folks of all ages embracing how incredible it feels to go explore. And I know those of us in this industry are ready to welcome them. Q. We live in the Elk Valley because… A. The lifestyle you can have here is exceptional. Truly something for everyone. The moment you finish work, whatever season, there is a handful of your favourite activities just outside your door. Once you get a taste for this area, it’s hard to imagine ever living anywhere else. Not to mention the views…

WHERE TO STAY

Q. Summer in Fernie is so special because… A. Our time spent outdoors is paramount. It stays sunny long into the evenings and really affords the opportunity to get in all kinds of outdoor activities with plenty of time to grab a table on a patio downtown or fire up the BBQ at home. I love winter, but personally, I think Fernie shines equally as bright in the summer. Q. Something we make sure to do each summer in the valley (at least once!) is... A. That would probably have to be a river float! Once the water level mellows out around August, floating the Elk River is the place to be. Q. One Fernie secret we are willing to share is...

One of the first decisions when planning a vacation is where to stay. Does staying on the hill or in town better suit your needs? Is your group large enough that a house rental is the best option? Do you need to be within walking and biking distance from any specific areas or landmarks? Or perhaps a campground or RV park are the best fit. Fortunately, in Fernie you’ll find a variety of options including hotels, motels, chalets, condos, camping and houses available, and if you’re short on time and are finding it difficult to make a decision, consider working with one of the companies specializing in this area.

A. Like me, when you move to town, you can be so intimidated by Fernie’s ski terrain, bike/ hike trail networks and deep backcountry. The secret is, for every beginner or novice, there’s classes, workshops, groups, guides, clubs and friendly locals to help you along the way. And this town is also full of incredible shops with experts who can help get you the right equipment AND also tell you what gear you don’t need.

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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 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

The Central Hotel 301 2 Ave 250-423-7367 East Kootenay Motel Ltd. 1302 Hwy 3 250-423-9266

Black Bear Chalet 24 Timberline Cres. 250-423-5023

Fernie Fox 2021 Hwy 3 250-423-6788

Black Diamond Chalet 5406 Boomerang Way

Fernie Hotel & Pub 691 1st Ave 250-423-6444

Cedar Ridge Estates 5388 Highline Dr 1-800-667-9911 or 250-423-2077

Fernie Mountain Sanctuary 691 4th Ave 250-430-1438

Cornerstone Lodge 5369 Fernie Ski Hill Rd. 250-423-6855

Old Nurses Residence B&B 802 4th Ave 250-423-3091

Fernie Slope Side Lodge 5339 Ski HIll Road Fernie Alpine Resort 1-866-633-7643

Park Place Lodge 742 Hwy 3 250-423-6871 Powder Mountain Lodge 892 Hwy 3 250-423-4492 Raging Elk Adventure Lodging 892 6th Ave 250-423-6811 Silver Rock Condominiums 1500 Macdonald Avenue 250-423-2077 Snow Valley Condos 51 Ridgemont Drive 250-423-2077

First Tracks Lodge 5389 Boomerang Way, 1-800-667-9911 Kimbers Timbers Fernie Alpine Resort 403-860-7355 The Griz Inn 5369 Ski Hill Rd 250-423-9221 Lizard Creek Lodge and Condominiums 5346 Highline Dr. 250-423-2057

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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The Lodge at Fernie 4502 Timberline Cres. 1-406-871-6115 Polar Peak Lodges 4576 Timberline Cres. 1-800-667-9911 Snow Creek Lodge & Cabins 5258 Highline Drv 1-800-667-9911

Birch Meadows Lodge 4485 Hwy 3 South 250-423-4236 Brooks Creek Ranch 100 Lladner Creek FSR 866-288-1418 Bull River Guest Ranch 2975 Galloway Forest Service Road. 250-429-3760 Elk View Lodge 1-888-7FERNIE

Snowed Inn Chalet 5271 Highline Drive 250-423-3830 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

Pinnacle Ridge Elk Chalets Rivermount Place 1-800-667-9911 Stanford Resort 100 Riverside Way 250-423-5000

Accommodation/Property Management Services All In Property Care allinpropertycare.ca 778-519-5190 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 RentinginFernie.com 1-877-661-9993

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Local's Perspective Jack Norris and Russ Trand Freestone Construction

As long-term residents of Fernie, we were hearing daily about the difficulty in finding builders in town; especially ones that were willing to undertake renovations. We felt this situation would only get tougher with the onset of the COVID pandemic and the continued downturn in Calgary promoting strong in-migration to Fernie. We had both been working with an established builder in town for several years (Russ as a Project Manager and Jack as a Lead-Hand Carpenter) and while it would have been very easy to continue working for them, we felt the opportunity to start our own business had never been greater. Since we started the company, we have been fortunate to have worked on some really interesting and challenging projects, with some really great clients. Most of them wouldn’t have hired us without references from other people in our community, which of course is very gratifying. We have been fortunate to have worked on some really interesting and challenging projects since we started the company, with some great clients. Most of them would not have hired us without references from other people in our community, which of course is really gratifying. The greatest thing about this journey, however, has been working with such talented, passionate, and similar minded staff. Also, developing a corporate culture that everyone buys into - we have a lot

of fun at work and genuinely enjoy each other’s company! Without them we would be nothing. It’s hard to miss the current building boom in Fernie and the fantastic opportunity it’s provided to builders, carpenters, and subtrades to make a more consistent living yearround. This is obviously a good thing, but it does open up a lot of challenges in terms of affordability of construction, housing for workers and expansion into the accessible green spaces that many of us hold dear that make Fernie so special. We hope that our City, the Regional District and industry can navigate a path through these challenges in a sustainable and environmentally considerate way. Q. We live in the Elk Valley because… A. It’s one of the best places in the World to live! We love the accessibility of the outdoors, the small-town vibe, and our community values. It’s hard to imagine a better place to raise our kids! Q. Summer in Fernie is so special because… A. We can shed three layers after winter. Q. Something we make sure to do each summer in the valley (at least once!) is... A. Run Heiko’s.

Over the years, Fernie has increasingly become a popular destination for second home owners. During the pandemic, many of these individuals made the move permanently to this community, alongside additional people who were able to work remotely and wanted to move away from the big city to a small town nestled within the mountains. Development can be a touchy subject especially in a small town like Fernie. There is a desire to retain the elements that make Fernie the unique town it is, the elements that have drawn people here in the first place. Fortunately, there has been support and interest in renovating or building within developed areas, developing with minimal impact on the land, promotion of multi-unit development to decrease pressure on the market, and incorporating green spaces into developments.

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Your Summer Yard Maintenance Program BY CAM MERTZ

Did you know that the grass family is the third largest family of flowering plants, with over 10,000 species? Overwhelming, isn’t it? Summer is around the corner and soon we will be accessing our lawns and gardens so it’s time to start thinking about your summer maintenance program. Many benefits can be realized by having a maintenance plan and executing it successfully, including a fifteen percent improvement to property values, creating a pleasing extension of a family’s living space, and making it safe for play. Your plan should reference three key components: Spring Cleanup, Mowing, Water and Fertilizer, and depending on how you prioritize your ‘yard value’ you will determine the effort required for each component.

Spring Cleanup

Assess your thatch! Thatch plays a vital role in the health of your lawn. It can improve wear tolerance and provide good insulation for hot and cold swings. If it’s too thick (greater than 0.5in/1.3cm) it can actually repel water which can result in shallow rooting and restrict the movement of fertilizers through the soil. A robust hand rake will help to remove the top layer of thatch while a power rake can mechanically remove the top thatch and roots as it penetrates the surface.

Assess the Ground!

Soils sustain the turf grass by providing minerals water and air. Turf grass pulls carbon dioxide from the air to form carbohydrates. If the ground is hard there is less chance for healthy growing conditions. Aeration is a mechanical action that removes soil cores reducing compaction. You can do

this manually by depressing a pitchfork into the lawn or mechanically with a specialized machine. Proper mowing, irrigation and fertilizer practice ensures a healthy, disease-resistant lawn.

Mowing

Mowing affects all components of all turf grass quality. It ultimately determines the density, texture, colour, uniformity and smoothness. Always use sharp blades, never remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade in a single mowing. When your lawn is mowed at an average height of 2.5in/5cm, most of its root system is located in the upper 18in/45.7cm of the soil which is ideal for capture of fertilizer and water. Improper mowing techniques affects rooting which also affects shoot growth and ultimately determines vigour and persistence of the lawn. Avoid mowing when it’s wet and consider not removing clippings, it aids in returning nutrients to the turf and soil.

Fertilizer

This is a key component in the lawn care program as it provides the required nutrients for your lawn and keeps it beautiful and healthy. In the spring you want to target the root zone so apply fertilizer with a high phosphorous number (5-10-0). In the summer you want to feed your lawn nitrogen for that lush, green ‘golf’ appearance; a fertilizer with high nitrogen should look like this (30-5-5); in the fall you want to ensure your lawn is

protected over winter so apply a fertilizer with a high potassium value (5-5-10). You can apply various fertilizer in granular or liquid form and can also experiment with layers of compost.

Irrigation

Irrigation is important for supplementing rainfall, washing in certain fertilizers and pesticides, and keeping the soil moist for the establishment of the turf components. Best results are achieved when irrigation is applied in the cool temps of early morning when there is less chance of water loss through evaporation. If you are feeling overwhelmed, consider reducing the amount of maintained landscape area or plant other options such as ‘Bee Turf’ that do not require mechanical control. Your effort in your yard is decided by you and guided by your summer maintenance program. Did you know that aside from the aesthetic enhancements, your lawns and gardens help the environment and air purification, oxygen generation, erosion control, water conservation, and water purification? Lawns are known to facilitate temperature modifications demonstrating 1520 degrees cooler than hardscapes! Cam Mertz is a self-proclaimed lawn nerd and is the owner of Mow and Snow. If you should have a question about your lawn or garden, you should call him! mowandsnow.ca FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 || 67 67 FERNIEFIX.COM

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DEVELOPERS

Fernie Real Estate Company Ltd.

Bower Construction

A full-service realty company that serves a wide range of consumers. Individuals and families can feel confident that their professional staff will find them the perfect house or special “home away from home” for getaways. fernierealestate.com

Bower Construction is a full-scale construction company. From finish carpentry and bathroom remodels to large-scale new construction including timber frame, they have the solution to your building needs. bowerbuilders.ca Fernie Vacation Properties Inc. Over 25 years experience of providing signature lodges, homes, timber frames, cabins and developments in Fernie, embodying the lifestyle of the area whether at the golf course or ski hill. fernievacationproperties.com

Jacqueline Fieldhouse

Marilyn Brock

With over 20 years of experience in the development sector, Rich Lauriston offers a broad skill set, a creative approach and strong relationships in the field. New builds to custom designs and renovations. greendoorconstruction.ca LWE Builders

Ryan Frazer

LWE creates the most Extraordinary Happy Places. They design, manage, build new, renovate and restore. A local, full-service building company, LWE is a 2017 Georgie Award Winner for Best Certified Custom Home and Best Custom Home. They also won Best of Houzz 2015 for Design. lwebuilders.com

REALTORS Century 21 – Mountain Lifestyles The CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles Team offer their clients professional, confidential, and personal Real Estate services. Their award-winning REALTORS® are committed to delivering the Gold Standard in Real Estate Services. Thinking of buying or selling? Call them today at 250-423-2121. Deborah Johnson Deborah Johnson knows mountain life in Fernie and is passionate about real estate. She has owned personal, vacation and investment properties in Fernie for over 20 years and has the experience and local knowledge to help you find your dream home or building lot. 250-278-6867 68 | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 | FERNIEFIX.COM

Fernie Property Management

Dedicated and down-to-earth, Jacqueline has impeccable local market knowledge and offers expert advice, realistic straightshooting negotiation and will be relentless in pursuing the perfect property to suit your style, your needs, your life. soldinfernie.com

A 2020 CENTURION® award winner and ranked in the top 6% of highest producing CENTURY 21 REALTORS® across Canada. The driving force behind Marilyn’s success is attributed to her dedication to her clients and commitment to delivering the Gold Standard in Real Estate Services. marilyn-brock.c21.ca

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Having been an active member of the community for over ten years, Ryan has the local knowledge and experience necessary for all real estate transactions. Ryan is always available to show you all this area has to offer, a true “locals only” experience. fernielistings.com Todd Fyfe Todd moved to Fernie after 18 years in wholesale and retail management and brings a business mind and a critical sense of customer loyalty to realty. Expect a detailed and professional approach with your best interests in mind. fernierealestate.com

HOME CARE AND SERVICES All In Property Care Whether you’re looking for a security check, property inspection or maintenance project, All In Property Care can take care of your prized investment. Working with vacation homeowners, full time residents and multiple unit developments, no job is too small. allinpropertycare.ca

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A signature landscaping design and construction business supporting the East Kootenay area, Blue Spruce Landscapes can design, build and maintain your outdoor spaces with unique features such as structures, decorative lighting, and much more. bluesprucelandscapes.ca

Working with homeowners, condo associations, absentee landlords, commercial businesses, retailers and other organizations to ensure their properties are pristine throughout the year. Offering lawn maintenance services including mowing, aerating, weed control and so much more. mowandsnow.ca

Whether you’re looking for seasonal accommodation, are a first time traveller or are enjoying a long-term holiday, they have a range of properties to meet your needs, equipped and ready to be your home away from home. rentinginfernie.com

Fernie Central Reservations A fully licensed call centre booking Fernie accommodations and holidays, with a large support centre of professionals that all live in the Fernie area and have your best interest at heart. ferniecentralreservations.com Fernie Lodging Co Managing over 100 professionally-managed vacation rental properties in Fernie, BC including the Elk Horn Cabin at Fernie Alpine Resort. This luxury rental includes outdoor dining, gardens, four bedrooms and the perfect location for gatherings, celebrations and weddings. fernielodgingco.com

Goldstar Cleaning and Laundry Services Goldstar is the area’s leading provider of contract cleaning, servicing commercial clients, construction companies and customized service arrangements for individual homes. They also offer linen and laundry drop-off service per pound. 250-423-4029 The Local Life – Re/Max Elk Valley The Local Life is a mother-daughter real estate and property management team with extensive knowledge and experience, serving Fernie, the Elk Valley and South Country. 250-423-8903

R&K Contracting Operating in the community since 1998, R&K Contracting has excavators, mini hoes, gravel trucks and pup, trailers, ski-steers, packers, sweepers, augers and various attachments available for any job. Their skilled and experienced operators are here to help. rkcontractingltd.com Snow Valley Spa An award-winning hot tub dealer serving Fernie and the entire Elk Valley region, with a wide selection of Sundance Spas, accessories and services. Visit them at location at 12 Kutenai Road. snowvalleyspas.ca

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CONTRACTING SERVICES

For all your excavating needs! R&K Contracting Services has the equipment to build roads, dig basements, prepare water and sewer lines, level driveways, landscape and excavate yards and lots, auger holes and prepare foundations. Commercial & Residential Snow Removal Available Call for an estimate: 250-423-1964 rkcontractingltd@shaw.ca 9847 Stephenson Road Fernie BC www.rkcontractingltd.com FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 | 69

FERNIEMUSEUM.COM 491 2ND AVE | 250-423-7016 The Fernie Museum respectfully acknowledges that we are located in the Ktunaxa Amakis.

theartsstation.com @fernieartsstation

Looking for a Professional Space to Work? Check out 2nd Edition Coworking in Fernie’s Historic downtown.

info@coworkingfernie.com 778-761-0800 coworkingfernie.com @2ndeditioncoworking

Whether you are looking for a space to work for an hour, a day or a month – we’ve got you covered.

SERVICES Local's Perspective Vince Mo

Tourism Fernie You will either catch me out and around town with a large camera shooting events and all things great about Fernie, or tucked away in the Tourism Fernie office where I handle their social media channels. From leaving a career in forensics, to becoming a snowboard instructor, to diving into photography and social media marketing (plus many more roles in between), it’s been quite the journey getting here. Being a part of the Tourism Fernie team has granted me so many fantastic opportunities to get out and engage with all of the many great individuals, businesses, and locations that make this valley such an amazing place to be. The travel sector like most others had rather the harsh hand dealt by the Coronavirus pandemic. Yet, even in such testing times it made me proud to see the industry and the communities which they operate within continually adapting to survive the everchanging situation. The last two years has drawn some positivity in reinforcing my views as to the value of tourism and the importance of what it brings to personal wellness, and supporting communities and businesses. Moving forward both as somebody working in tourism and as a regular tourist, I personally feel a new admiration of the many small things we all may overlook on a daily basis. Find beauty in what is around you, and cherish the small face-to-face conversations

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that may spark up on your travels. A vacation is more than just travelling to a destination. It was never the plan to stay beyond a winter. These are the famous words of probably every non-Fernie resident who has spent a winter here who then subsequently finds ways to shoehorn themselves into the community and to a new place to call home. Yet, 2022 will be my eighth summer in Fernie, and it will continue to be so with zero regrets. Q. We live in the Elk Valley because… Great people, stunning scenery, and there aren’t too many places where you can smash out a mountain bike ride straight before or after work. Q. Summer in Fernie is so special because… The sunny warm days brings out the best in the everyone, and we for sure get a good amount of sun during summer. Q. Something we make sure to do each summer in the valley (at least once!) is...

With each year it becomes even more apparent that it is indeed the citizens of this community and the many engaged visitors that truly make Fernie the thriving town it is known for. During the summer months especially, people come together and create a season full of energy, activity, adventure and art, a season that somehow manages to out-shine the one prior year. It is inspiring to be surrounded by so many active community members, whether they are volunteering their time, organizing an event, donating resources or participating. While in Fernie, enjoying one of the many events, outdoor spaces, guided tours and more, take the time to recognize and appreciate the many organizations and individuals who made it possible.

Load up the truck with camping gear and head out somewhere without cellular coverage. There’re plenty of options in the valley. No social media updates, beeping notifications, work emails. Digital escapism is total bliss. Q. One Fernie secret we are willing to share is… If you think summer is amazing here, wait until you’ve seen the golden colours of fall season… FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 || 71 71 FERNIEFIX.COM

COMMUNITY SERVICES LISTINGS 2nd Edition Coworking

Fernie Chamber of Commerce

Fernie Pride Society

Located in Fernie’s historical downtown, this space offers flexible options that support your mountain life and work style. They’ve created a professional, creative space where you and your business can thrive. Whether you need a private space or dedicated desk! coworkingfernie.com

Servicing the business community of Fernie and providing information services to visitors and new residents, the Fernie Chamber is located at the entrance to Fernie and also has a comprehensive site. ferniechamber. com

The Fernie Pride Society supports and connects the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the Elk Valley through programming special events as well as providing resource referrals. Alongside events such as Rainbow Connections, movie screenings and general getting together, they host the very popular Elk Valley Pride Festival annually. ferniepride.ca

City of Fernie For information regarding City Council and Departments, bylaws, services, parks and recreation, visit the City of Fernie official website. fernie.ca Fernie Arts Station The Fernie Arts Station is home to the Fernie and District Arts Council. It is the cultural hub for the community of Fernie and the Elk Valley. With a gallery that hosts revolving art shows, a 100-seat theatre for a variety of live entertainment, digital arts, printmaking, pottery and painting studios and workshop/ meeting spaces, there’s always something going on. theartsstation.com

FernieFix.com Not only does this site include the monthly editions of the Fernie Fix magazine, it includes events, news, blogs, photography, business listings, stories, guides, and more. Stay up to date on everything Fernie, sign up for its weekly e-newsletter. ferniefix.com Fernie Museum The Fernie Museum fittingly sits in a beautiful restored historic building in downtown Fernie and is home to a standing exhibit on Fernie’s history and rotating exhibits on the second floor. They also host on-going programs and outreach into the community, and it’s just the beginning. Visit ferniemuseum.com to learn more.

Teck Teck operates five steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley which employ over 4,000 people who raise families in the Valley, fish and swim in the river and care deeply about ensuring the environment is protected. teckelkvalley.com WorkinFernie.com This website allows you to find a job, post a job, go through resources specific to this area, and really to find out how you can live your best life in Fernie, BC.

Discover an incredible mountain lifestyle with a diversity of careers at workinfernie.com

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GETTING HERE

GETTING AROUND

Located in South-eastern British Columbia, Fernie is situated near major hubs allowing quick and efficient access from anywhere in the world. It’s a three-hour drive from Calgary, Alberta, five-hour drive from Spokane, Washington, two-hour drive from Kalispell, Montana and a one-hour drive from Cranbrook, British Columbia, all home to international airports. Shuttles, buses, car rentals and transit make travel to and from these locations easy.

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The Canadian Rockies International Airport is located just outside of Cranbrook, BC and just an hour away from Fernie. Pacific Coastal, West Jet and Air Canada use this hub to connect national and international flights via Calgary and Vancouver. Visit flex. com for the current schedule.

CAR RENTAL Avis 1-800-879-2847 Budget 1-800-268-8900 Hertz 1-800-263-0600 Tilden 1-800-387-4747

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Operating 24 hours a day, Kootenay Taxi carries up to six people with room for luggage and gear and offers a personal van service to both the Calgary and Cranbrook airports. kootenaytaxi.com, 250-423-4409 Looking for a Ride? Check out the Fernie Ride Share Page on Facebook or the Kootenay Ride Board website - kootenay.ride-share.org. The Elk Valley Transit System travels between Elkford, Fernie and Sparwood and picks up at three locations in Fernie: The Elk Valley Hospital, Fernie Community Centre and College of the Rockies between 8:30am and 5:30pm. Health Connections provides transportation for medical appointments Wednesdays and Fridays, leaving at 9am at the Fernie Hospital and arriving at the Tamarack Mall or Cranbrook Hospital at 10:15am. Transportation departs Cranbrook at 3pm from the Cranbrook Hospital, arriving in Fernie at 4pm.

Follow Deerfoot Trail south to Marquis of Lorne Trail (Hwy 22 and 2). Follow the Marquis of Lorne Trail west to Hwy 22. Follow Hwy 22 south to Hwy 3, Take Hwy 3 westbound to Fernie.

Buses are equipped with racks for bikes, and passengers can travel with collapsible strollers. Most bikes can be accommodated on BC Transit buses via the bike rack on the front of the buses, space is limited and cannot be guaranteed. $2 locally/$2.50 regionally per ticket, ten for $15 or a monthly pass for $42. bctransit.com, 1-855-417-4636

From Banff, Alberta:

Biking/Walking

From Calgary, Alberta:

Follow the TransCanada Highway 1 west to Hwy 93. Follow Hwy 93 south to Hwy 3, and take Hwy 3 eastbound to Fernie.

Did you know Fernie is a very easy to navigate by bike or foot? The City of Fernie has an extensive system of trails that circumnavigates the town, most of which follows alongside the Elk River. Use the map at the back of this guide to see how you can use this system to get where you want to go!

NAVIGATION Navigation is important, both when en-route to your destination and while enjoying your time once there. One of the most attractive features of this mountain town is how close everything is and how quickly you can connect to a city pathway, many following along the Elk River, to get to your destination. Getting to the downtown from most locations takes less than 20 minutes by foot, and often times it’s quicker to bike to a trailhead than to drive. Additionally, there are options to get around in the valley from BC Transit to taxis to Health Connections. Grab a map, we promise it won’t take long to figure out what works best for you!

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AREA HIKING TRAILS (Lift ticket not required) Feature Hikes at FernieBASE Alpine Resort Double Creek Difficulty: Easy Length: 3km / 2 hours round trip Elevation Gain/Loss: 123m/-123m This multi-use trail offers single-track hiking through mature forest. Several creek crossings provide opportunity to search for long-toed salamanders and other forest creatures. Multi-use trail (hike/bike).

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Trails are accessed via Double Creek Difficulty: Easy Length: 7km / 4 hours round trip Elevation Gain/Loss: 243m/-262m These trails make up our winter Fernie cross country ski trail network. Excellent cross country mountain biking and an easy hiking loop on wide open trails. Multi-use trail (hike/bike)

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Skeleton Flats Difficulty: Moderate Length: 1.5km/1hr one way Elevation Gain/Loss: 156m/-36m

A stunning alpine hike that climbs through the ‘Dancer’ avalanche path to connect with the Summer Road. This unique ecosystem provides nutrient rich habitat for wildflowers, moose, and bears. Please stay on trail to protect glacier lilies, blue clematis, and western anemone wildflowers. Summer Road Difficulty: Moderate Length: 2.46km / 2hrs one way Elevation Gain/Loss: 320m/-21m The sub-alpine forests will thin into alpine tundra as you steadily climb this wide road

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Difficulty: Easy Length: 2km / 1 hour one way trip Elevation Gain/Loss: 33m/-110m This popular, wide, multi-use artery trail provides opportunities to connect with both the Fernie Nordic Society Trails, the Fernie Provincial Park system and other Fernie Alpine Resort trails. Expect two-way traffic. Multi-use trail (hike/bike).

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1. Do not hike on biking trails. 2. Leave only your footprints – ensure all refuse is packed out with you. 3. Be aware and yield to vehicles and equipment on roads at all times. 4. Hike at your own risk. 5. Never hike alone 6. Be prepared. Mountain weather changes frequently, so carry extra clothing. 7. Observe all closures. Stay on marked trails to avoid damage to the alpine ecosystem. 8. Steep slopes are very dangerous. You may encounter various hazards such as cliffs, rock falls, avalanches, and unstable surfaces. 9. Treat all wildlife with caution. Make noise while hiking to warn wildlife of your presence. Do not feed or approach bears or any other wildlife. 10. Note that some trails are multi-use trails – please share the trail and yield to bike park trail users at crossings. 11. Chairlifts close at 5:00pm (7pm on Thursdays) – hikers must download by this time.

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Difficulty: Moderate-Advanced Length: approx. 4.5km / 3 hours Elevation Gain/Loss: Megasaurus 165m/-23m Bike Thief 12m/-403m From the top of the Elk Chair, the trail begins as an ascent up through lower Lizard Bowl. The trail then traverses across the ‘three fingers’ (ski runs) that are visible from town, before crossing through Currie Bowl and descending back down to the base area via the “Bike Thief” single track trail. Bring your buckets to collect wild huckleberries and raspberries!

Moderate through the Lizard Difficulty: Bowl. Gorbie Loop Length: 2km / 1 hour one way Length: 1kmEnjoy / 1 hour onepremium way Elevation Gain/Loss: 82m/-150m Elevation Gain/Loss: 30/-101m views from the mid-trail observation deck. Difficulty: Easy Length: 1.5km /1 hr round A beautiful and shady mountain road which Multi-use single-track trail, a return access to the base of the resort wider A fossil zone at thesecluded endalternative of theto the trail is fullprovides ofthe Gorbie from trailhead from Looptrip / Cedarloop Bowl area. Hobbits Trail. Frequent sightings of Multi-use trail (hike/bike). spruce grouse, calypso orchids,trail and also examples of ancient sea life. This Elevation Gain/Loss: 69m/-101m huckleberries! Multi-use trail (hike/bike). makes a great ‘down’ route from the Skeleton This wide loop road descends through the Flats trail. Cedar Bowl drainage to connect the resort with the Fernie Provincial Park trail network. BOOM / GORBIE / OLD GROWTH Watch for moose in the seasonal creek and Boom Trail / Peak to Park willow beds to the right of trail. Hike back up Difficulty: Easy Length: 1.43km/1hr one way or connect with View trail to return to base Elevation Gain/Loss: 73m/-140m area. Multi-use trail (hike/bike). Difficulty: Easy

A great hike on a hot day! This wide multi-use road travels through old growth cedar forest but also offers exceptional views up the Elk Valley. Interpretive signage detailing some of the special ecological features that can be found on this trail. Multi-use trail (hike/bike).

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LAKE TRAIL (2 km, 1 hr) & FIR TRAIL (3 km, 2 hrs) Rating: Easy Access: From the trail head below the Bear Lodge, head down the trail to the lake and follow the signs. A gentle hike around Island Lake. CEDAR VALLEY RAIL TRAIL (3km, elevation gain 50 m) OLD GROWTH TRAIL (1 km, elevation gain 250m) Rating: Easy. Hiking Time: 45min -1hr each. Access: The Rail Trail starts at the base parking area, 30m past the Island Lake gate and finishes at the Old Growth Trail head. SPINEBACK TRAIL (3.5 km, elevation gain 530m, 3-4 hrs) Rating: Moderate Access: Via the Lake Trail and Fir Trail toward the west end of Island Lake. Once you reach the marked junction, follow the Spineback signs.

MOUNT BALDY LOOP (10.5 km, elevation gain 620m, 4-6 hrs) Rating: Mod to Adv Access: From the trail head below the Bear Lodge head west following signs for the Mount Baldy Trail. From the summit, the trail traverses the Mount Baldy ridge, continuing west. TAMARACK TRAIL (8 km, elevation gain 640m, 5 hrs) VIEWPOINT (4 km, elevation gain 200m, 3 hours) Rating: Mod to Adv Access: From the trail head below the Bear Lodge head east following signs for the Tamarack Trail. The trail winds its way up the south-west slopes of Mount Fernie. CHECK THE WEBSITE PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT Operational hours are subject to change. Motorized access to the Lodge is not available during private functions and non-operational days.

GOLDILOCKS TRAIL Length: 2.5 km / Type: Loop / Hiking Time 1.5 hrs / Elevation Gain: 210 m / Rating: Advanced / Access: The trail starts at the top of the Spineback Trail (at the second bench) and follows the valley between Baby Bear and Papa Bear peaks. It wraps around the back of Baby Bear to the Upper Nonstop saddle with dramatic views of the headwall and The Valley. The trail continues around the east side of Baby Bear and follows a series of switchbacks down the valley between Baby Bear and Mama Bear peaks. It then completes the loop back at the top of the Spineback Trail. WHEN COMBINED WITH THE SPINEBACK TRAIL – Length: 6 kms or 12 km return / Elevation Gain: 740 metres / Rating: Advanced Photo Spots: #islandlakelodge8 #islandlakelodge13 #islandlakelodge19

ELK RIVER MAP 8 tips to play safe on the Elk River

1. Know where you are going and be aware of hazards i.e. rapids, sweepers and logjams. Stay to the inside on sharp corners to avoid colliding with woody debris. If you do collide with debris, climb on top to avoid getting trapped under water.

Dangerous Log Jam: Caution

2. Always wear a PFD/lifejacket and shoes for walking on rocks and pushing off obstacles. 3. If you end up in the water, swim defensively on your back with feet downstream avoiding obstacles like rocks, trees and logjams where you can easily get pinned. 4. Be prepared for cold water and changes in weather conditions. There is a high risk of hypothermia if part or all of your body is in the Elk River for a length of time. 5. Lose the booze and keep a clear head. You might need it to help a friend or avoid a bad situation. Celebrate your float or paddle on a warm sunny beach or deck afterward. 6. The Elk River can change channels, form rapids and build or remove log jams at any time. Local knowledge is your best bet for up-to-date, accurate information. 7. Take a swift water rescue course. These courses are designed to help you recognize potential hazards on the river and learn how to handle them if it can’t be avoided. 8. Use the buddy system; paddling by yourself is dangerous.

Legend Boat Access put in - take out Walking only put in - take out

The one-of-a-kind, ELK RIVER waterproof Elk MAP & GUIDE River Map & Guide is available for $15 at Fly Fishing shops in Fernie, the Visitor Info Centre and Gear Hub. This guide includes valuable information about river access, white water classification, fishing regulations and fish handling, picnic/swimming sites and more along the length of the Elk River from Elkford to Koocanusa! $15

All proceeds go to support the ERA. Know the river, and support the Elk River Alliance!

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DIRECTORY RECREATION ADVENTURE TOURS

Ascent Helicopters ascenthelicopters.ca 250-423-1443 Backcountry Cabins fernietrails.com Brooks Creek Ranch brookscreekranch.com 866-288-1418 Bull River Adventures BCRec.com 250-887-3344 Bull River Guest Ranch bullriverguestranch.com 250-429-3750 Canyon Rafting Company canyonraft.com 250-423-7226 Elk River Guiding Company 791 7th Ave 250-423-7239 Fernie Alpine Resort Ski Hill Rd 250-423-4655 Fernie Adventure Centre - Fernie RV Resort 2001 6th Ave 844-343-2233 Fernie Bike Guides ferniebikeguides.ca Fernie Nature Club bentley@ucalgary.ca Fernie Wilderness Adventures 1281 7th Ave 250-423-6704 Happy Hounds - Outdoor Adventures for Dogs happyhounds.ca 250-430-0043 Island Lake 602A 2nd Ave 250-423-3700 Kootenay Fly Shop 821 7th Ave 250-423-4483 Lost Creek Angler lostcreekangler.com 250-423-7561 Mountain High Adventures raftfernie.com 1-877-423-4555 Mountain Adventure Centre Fernie Alpine Resort 250-423-4655 Mountain High Shuttle and Charters mountainhighshuttle.com Mountain High Travel and Tours 652 2nd Ave 250-423-6916 Sunshine Houseboats and Marina sunshinemarina.com Wild Nature Tours wildnaturetours.ca 250-423-3322

CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Coal Creek Heritage Society coalcreekheritagesociety.ca Elk Valley Gymnastics elkvalleygymnastics.ca Fernie Ghostriders fernieghostriders.com Fernie Judo Club 891 Mt Washburn St. Fernie Nature Club bentley@ucalgary.ca Fernie Nordic Society fernienordic.com 250-531-0690 Fernie Mountain Bike Club bikefernie.ca Fernie Skating Club fernieskatingclub.com Fernie Snowmobile Association ferniesnowmobile.com 250-423-6489 Fernie Sports Co. ferniesportsco.com Fernie Tennis Community tennisfernie.com Fernie Trails Alliance fernietrailsalliance.com Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club fernietrails.com Stag Leap Running Co. stagleaprunning.com

FLY FISHING

Elk River Guiding Company 791 7th Ave 250-423-7239 Fernie Wilderness Adventures fernieadventures.com Kootenay Fly Shop 821 7th Ave 250-423-4483 Lost Creek Angler lostcreekangler.com 250-423-7561

GEAR REPAIR

Edge of the World 421B 2nd Ave 250-423-9292 Fernie Alpine Resort Ski Hill Rd 250-423-4655 Gear Hub 401 1st Ave 250-423-5555 The Guide’s Hut 671 2nd Ave 250-423-3650 Ski Base 432 2nd Ave 250-423-6464 Straight Line Bicycles 461B 2nd Ave 250-423-3532

GEAR PURCHASE OR RENTAL

Board Stiff 542 2nd Ave 250-423-3473 Commit Apparel Ltd. 462A 2nd Ave 250-423-2669 Edge of the World 421B 2nd Ave 250-423-9292 Elk River Guiding Company 791 7th Ave 250-423-7239 Fernie Golf Club Pro Shop 201 Fairway Drive 250-423-7773 Gear Hub 401 1st Ave 250-423-5555 Ghostrider Motorsports 30 Shadow Rd 250-423-9251 The Guides Hut 671 2nd Ave 250-423-3650 Kootenay Fly Shop 821 7th Ave 250-423-4483 The Ski Base 432 2nd Ave 250-423-6464 Sports Alpine Ski and Sports Boutique Fernie Alpine Resort 250-423-4655 Straight Line Bicycles 461B 2nd Ave 250-423-3532

ELK VALLEY COMMUNITIES

City of Fernie fernie.ca District of Elkford elkford.ca District of Sparwood sparwood.bc.ca

INFO SERVICES

City of Fernie 501 3rd Ave 250-423-6817 College of the Rockies 342 3rd Ave 250-423-4691 East Kootenay Kids ekkids.ca Fernie Chamber of Commerce 102 Commerce Rd 250-423-6868 Fernie Heritage Library 492 3rd Ave 250-423-4458 Fernie Leisure Services 250 Pine Ave 250-423-4466 Fernie Museum 362 2nd Ave 250-423-7016 WorkBC Centre - Fernie 302C 2nd Ave 250-423-4204 Work in Fernie workinfernie.com

INDOORS

Body Garage Fitness Inc. 1502 9th. Ave bodygaragefit.com College of the Rockies Indoor Climbing Wall 342 3rd Ave 250-423-4691 Elk Valley Gymnastics 902 6th Ave elkvalleygymnastics.ca Elk Valley Pilates 1101-A 2nd Ave elkvalleypilates.com Evolution Fernie 1192 8th Ave evolutionfernie.com Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Ave 250-423-4655 Fernie Arts Co-op 572 2nd Ave 250-423-7044 Fernie Arts Station 601 1st Ave 250-423-4842 Fernie Heritage Library 492 3rd Ave 250-423-4458 Fernie Leisure Services 250 Pine Ave 250-423-4466 Fernie Memorial Arena Highway 3 250-423-2254 Fernie Mountain Fitness and Athletics 902 6th Ave 778-519-7348 Fernie Museum 362 2nd Ave 250-423-7016 Fernie Old School Boxing 661B 2nd Ave 250-423-0272

Soar Studios 461 1st Ave soarstudios.ca Vogue Theatre 321 2nd Ave 250-423-7111

LAKE COUNTRY, PARKS AND OUTDOOR FUN

3&93 Dairy Bar Junction Road, East Kootenay B 250-529-7363 Baynes Lake Market Jaffray, Baynes Lake, BC 250-429-3519 Fernie Mountain Market Rotary Park 250-423-7799 Fernie RV Resort ferniervresort.com H2O School Ltd. h2oschoolbc.com 250-278-7873 Island Lake Lodge 602A 2nd Ave 250-423-3700 Kikomun Creek Provincial Park 250-422-3003 Koocanusa Campsite 9800 Caven Creek Rd 250-529-7484 Koocanusa Village koocanusavillage.com Mount Fernie Provincial Park Campsite 250-422-3003 Newgate Sandy Shores Resort Newgate Rd, Lake Koocanusa 250-887-3272 Sunshine Houseboats sunshinehouseboats.com 1-877-489-2610

RAFTING

Canyon Rafting Company canyonraft.com 250-423-7226 Mountain High Adventures raftfernie.com 1-877-423-4555

TRAVEL

Flight Centre Travel Associates Amy Hare 250-423-0910 Mountain High Travel and Tours 652 2nd Ave 250-423-6916

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ANIMAL CARE

Barkside Pets 791 2 Ave 250-423-4332 Cathy Smith-Clark Dog Training 250-423-7257 Dog Partners Training dogpartners.ca Happy Hounds happyhounds.ca 250-423-6695 K-Nine Excursions knineexcursions.ca 306-216-7298 Pet Tech Care 250-278-PETS Pampered Paws Kennel 4991 Hwy 3 pamperedpawsfernie.com Tanglefoot Vet 1161 7th Ave 250-423-2620

ACUPUNCTURE

Fernie Physiotherapy 901 5th Ave. 250-423-3423 Gina Rino Fernie Family Acupuncture ginarino.ca 250-889-4120 Jade River Healing Centre 901 5th Ave 250-423-7667 Poku Acupuncture poku.ca Thunder Meadows Massage – Acupuncture thundermeadowsmassage.ca Wild Heart Therapies and Pharmacy wildhearttandf.ca/acupuncture 250-531-0154

COUNSELLING SERVICES AND CONSULTING

Alpine Pathways Psychological Services alpinepathwaypsychology.com Cristallin Toullec - Life Coaching 250-464-5938 Dayna Haig Conway Counselling daynahaigconwaycounselling.com

DIRECTORY Evolve Ink Coaching & Consulting 571b 2nd Ave 250-423-6697 Fellaship Mens Support Group fellashipmensgroup@gmail.com Fernie Counselling and Consulting ferniecounselling.com 250-423-2608 Flow Psychology 6 Mt Trinity Ave 778-963-0075 Foundry - Youth Mental Health Facility foundrybc.ca Full Circle Psychology 361a 1st Ave fullcirclepsych.ca McDermid & McDermid Counselling Associates 10 Pine Cres 250-423-6785 Mountain Creek Ranch – Equine Facilited Psychotherapy mountaincreekranch.ca Olivia Griffioen Registered Psychologist oliviagriffioen.com Snow Valley Counselling Ltd. 862 3rd Ave 250-531-0048 West Fernie Counselling westferniecounselling.com

CHIROPRACTIC

Alpine Chiropractic 701a 4th Ave 250-423-1452 Elk Valley Family Chiropractic 831 7th Ave 250-423-3003 Fernie Chiropractic 901 5th Ave 250-423-4800 Kootenay Chiropractic and Sports Performance 1301 7th Ave 778-519-5287 Pure Life Family Chiropractic Silver Rock Condos 778-519-1122 Sparwood Chiropractic and Wellness sparwoodchiro.com

DENTAL

Dr. A. M. Kahane 292 2nd Ave 250-423-6838 Elk Valley Denture Clinic 302A 2nd Ave 250-423-7236 Mountain View Dental Centre 1191B 7th Ave 250-423-7764

DOULA SERVICES

Jade Elford mothernurturedoulas.com Rachel Cline mothernurturedoulas.com Sally Bevand mothernurturedoulas.com

FITNESS CENTRES

Body Garage Fitness Inc. bodygaragefit.com Elk Valley Pilates 1101-A 2nd Ave elkvalleypilates.com Evolution Fernie 1192 8th evolutionfernie.com Fernie Mountain Fitness and Athletics 902 6th Ave 778-519-7348 Fernie Fitness 561 Hwy 3 250-531-1004 Soar Studios 461 1st Ave soarstudios.ca Mountain Life Pilates 1101-A 2nd Ave mountainlifepilates.com

HAIR SALONS

ET Hair Studio 462 2nd Ave 250-423-4813 Lysh Hair Salon 461A 2nd Ave 250-423-5001 Mirror Images Hair Studio 991 7th Ave 250-423-7615 New Roots Hair Co. 661 C 2nd Ave 250-423-8066 No 3 522 2nd Ave 250-423-2181 Society Jane 601 2nd Ave 250-423-5965 Sparrow Hair 641 7th Ave 250-423-7175 Walter’s Hair Studio 591 2nd Ave 250-423-3320

MASSAGE/ESTHETICS

Active Living Massage RMT activelivingmassage.ca 250-430-7055

Elaine’s Massage 561 Hwy 3 250-423-1511 Enchanted Esthetics enchantedestheticsfernie. com 250-430-1289 Esthetics by Danielle Emery 571 2nd Ave 403-700-9374 Fernie Massage, RMT ferniemassage.ca 250-423-0155 Fernie Mountain Massage Therapy Clinic 1571 2nd Ave 250-423-5522 Jeremy Grassick RMT 632 2nd Ave 250-423-3423 King Fir Spa 4559 Timberline Cres 250-423-6878 Lift Integrated Health, RMT 592 3rd Ave 250-423-9677 Neve Spa at Lizard Creek Lodge 5346 Highline Dr 250-423-2057 Rebecca Vaughan RMT 632 2nd Ave 250-423-2673 Roberta Milne RMT 522 8th Ave. 250-278-0537 Spa 901 901-2nd Ave 250-423-7722 Stephanie Hanson, BC RMT 901 5 Ave. 250-423-3423 Summit Massage, Kristen Miller RMT 571B 2nd Ave 250-430-7244 Three Sisters Day Spa 472 2nd Ave 250-423-6395 Thunder Meadows Massage thundermeadowsmassage.ca

MEDICAL CLINICS

Elk Valley District Hospital 1501 5th Ave 250-423-4453 Leroux Clinic 521 2nd Ave 250-423-6404 Options for Sexual Health Clinic 1501 5th Ave 250-423-8274 Rocky Mountain Health Centre 901 5th Ave 250-423-4718 Sparling East Medical Centre 402 2nd Ave 250-423-4442 SISU Midwifery and Family Centred Care, ND RM 361a 1st Ave sisumidwifery.janeapp.com Wild Heart Therapies and Farmacy 561M Hwy 3 250-531-0154

MEDICAL SERVICES

Addiction Services 250-423-4423 Alcohol Anonymous 250-423-2131 Celebrate Recovery celebraterecovery.ca 250-423-4112 Community Services 250-423-8266 Drugs and Alcohol Referral 1-800-663-1441 Home Support 250-423-8265 Poison Control Centre 1-800-567-8911

NATURAL FOOD AND SUPPLIES

The Cottonwood Tree 602C 2nd Ave 250-423-8081 Good Earth Natural Alternatives 592 3rd Ave 250-423-7121 The Healing Hollow 472 2nd Ave 250-423-6800 Wild Heart Therapies and Farmacy 561M Hwy 3 250-531-0154

OPTOMETRIC

Rocky Mountain Optometry 642 2nd Ave 250-423-4467

PHARMACIES

Eldho’s Independent Grocer (Pharmacy) 1792 A 9th Ave 250-423-3264 IGS Value Drug Mart 482 2nd Ave 250-423-4511

The Cottonwood Tree 602C 2nd Ave 250-423-8081 Good Earth Natural Alternatives 592 3rd Ave 250-423-7121 Save On Foods (Pharmacy) 792 2nd Ave 250-423-4607 Wild Heart Therapies and Farmacy 561M Hwy 3 250-531-0154

REHABILITATION AND ATHLETIC RESOURCES

Ahead of the Curve Physiotherapy aheadofthecurvept.com 250-430-2115 Cristallin Toullec – Osteopathic Practitioner 571B 2nd Ave 250-464-5839 Elk Valley Wellness Centre interiorhealth.ca 250-425-6212 Fernie Athletic Therapy and Rehabilitation 901 5th Ave 250-423-4800 Fernie Fitness 561 Hwy 3 250-531-1004 Fernie Physiotherapy 901 5th Ave 250-423-3423 Fluid Motion Therapy fluidmotiontherapy.com 250-946-6722 Mountain Life Pilates 1101-A 2nd Ave mountainlifepilates.com Play it Forward Sports Therapy playitforwardtherapy.com 250-430-1007 Return to Health Physiotherapy 571b 2nd Ave 250-430-7419 Wild Heart Therapies and Farmacy 561M Hwy 3 250-531-0154

YOGA AND PILATES

Evolution Fernie 1192 8th Ave evolutionfernie.com Heather Ivany Yoga Heatherivanyyoga.com King Fir Spa and Wellness 4559 Timberline Cresc. 250-423-8215 Lizard Creek Lodge 5346 Highline Dr. 250-423-2057 Mantra Spirit Studio 591c 2nd Ave 250-430-2266 Soar Studios 461 1st Ave soarstudios.ca Yoga Netra yoganetra.com

Arts and Culture BARS/LOUNGES

BP’s Lounge 1602 7th Ave 250-423-2634 Bramasole Wine Bar 851 7th Ave 250-430-0526 The Brickhouse 401 2nd Ave 250-423-0009 The Bridge Bistro 301 Hwy 3 250-423-3002 The Central 301 2nd Ave 250-423-2077 Cirque Restaurant 5346 Highline Dr 250-423-2057 Fernie Distillers 531 1st Ave ferniedistillers.com The Fernie Hotel and Pub 691 1st Ave 250-423-6444 Kodiak Lounge 892 6th Ave 250-423-6811 Legends Fernie Alpine Resort 250-423-2444 Nevados 531 2nd Ave 250-423-5566 The Northern 561 2nd Ave 250-423-3075 The Pub Bar and Grill 742 Hwy 3 250-423-6871 Royal Canadian Legion #36 551 1st Ave 250-423-6606 The Rusty Edge 5369 Ski Hill Road 778-519-5206 Yamagoya 741 7th Ave 250-430-0090

CULTURAL VENUES

The Arts Station 601 1st Ave 250-423-4842 Fernie Arts Co-op 572 2nd Ave 250-423-7044 Fernie Heritage Library 492 3rd Ave 250-423-4458 Fernie Museum 491 2nd Ave 250-423-7016 FERNIEFIX.COM | SUMMER GUIDE 2022 | 79

DIRECTORY LIVE MUSIC

The Arts Station 601 1st Ave 250-423-4842 The Central 301 2nd Ave 250-423-2077 Kodiak Lounge 892 6th Ave 250-423-6811 Loaf 641 2nd Ave 250-423-7702 The Northern 561 2nd Ave 250-423-3075 The Rusty Edge 5369 Ski Hill Road 778-519-5206

TASTING ROOMS

Bramasole Wine Bar 851 7th Ave Fernie Brewing Company 26 Manitou Rd. 250-423-7797 Fernie Alpine Springs 1510 10th Ave 540-771-8658 Fernie Distillers 531 1st Ave ferniedistillers.com Freshies Café 601 2nd Ave

MOVIE THEATRES

Vogue Theatre 321 2nd Ave 250-423-7111

Shopping

ART STUDIOS

Elevation Gallery 532B 2nd Ave hiveelevationgallery.com/fernie-popup-gallery Clawhammer Letterpress clawhammer.ca 250-946-6400 Cryptic Hive 581B 2nd Ave Decoro Portrait decoroportraits.com 250-423-3023 Element Jewelry 3191 Anderson Rd elementjewelryco.ca Eye of the Needle 260 5 St. 250-423-0412 Fernie Arts Co-op 572 2nd Ave 250-423-7044 Fernie Arts Station 601 1st Ave 250-423-4842 Fernie Museum 491 2nd Ave H Squared Gallery 598 2nd Ave 250-423-1975 Kyle Hamilton 341C 3rd Ave 250-423-0904 Stephanie’s Glass and Art 532 2nd Ave 250-423-3944 Studio 562 - leannestothert.com

FASHION, APPAREL, AND ACCESSORIES

Board Stiff 542 2nd Ave 250-423-3473 Coal Town Goods 562 2nd Ave 250-423-0949 Commit 462A 2nd Ave 250-423-2669 Drift and Sonder 672D 2nd Ave 250-423-1132 Edge of the World 421B 2nd Ave 250-423-9292 Element Jewelry 3191 Anderson Rd elementjewelryco.ca Elk River Guiding Company 791 7th Ave 250-423-7239 Fernie Brewing Company 26 Manitou Rd 250-423-7797 Fernie Golf Club Pro Shop 201 Fairway Drive 250-423-7773 Freyja Kootenay Boutique 602B 2nd Ave 250-423-0713 Gear Hub 401 1st Ave 250-423-5555 Giv’ Er Shirt Works 1542 10th Ave 250-423-6615 Ghostrider Trading Company 661 2nd Ave 250-423-5541 The Green Petal 421C 2nd Ave 250-423-4486 Grow Children’s Boutique 482 2nd Ave 250-423-4769 The Guide’s Hut 671 2nd Ave 250-423-3650 Hempire 571 2nd Ave 250-423-4144 Kootenay Fly Shop 821 7th Ave 250-423-4483

Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ghostrider Crossing 1791B 9th Ave 250-423-3695 No3 522 2nd Ave 250-423-2171 Odyssey 692 2nd Ave 250-423-5620 The Red Apple 1101 Hwy 3 250-423-3484 Ski Base 432 2nd Ave 250-423-6464 Salvation Army 741C 2nd Ave 250-423-4661 Sports Alpine Ski and Sports Boutique Fernie Alpine Resort 250-423-4655 Stemhouse Floral Studio 672C 2nd Ave 778-519-7704 Straight Line Bicycles 461B 2nd Ave 250-423-3532

GROCERIES

7-Eleven Food Store 1261 Hwy 3 250-423-7662 Back Country Meats and Sausage 1091 Hwy 3 250-423-6656 Barkside Pets 1201 6th Ave 250-423-4332 BC Liquor Store 792 2nd Ave 250-423-6006 Big Bang Bagels 502 2nd Ave Circle K 98 Riverside. Way 236-705-8007 The Cottonwood Tree 602C 2nd Ave 250-423-8081 Earth’s Own Naturals 502 8th Ave 778-481-5425 Fas Gas Plus 621 Hwy 3 250-423-3275 Fernie Alpine Springs 1501 10 Ave 450-771-8658 Fernie Brewing Company 26 Manitou Rd. 250-423-7797 Fernie Distillers 531 1st Ave ferniedistillers.com Fernie Mountain Spirits 1641 7th Ave 250-423-6522 Fernie Roasting Co. fernieroasting.ca Good Earth Natural Alternatives 592 3rd 250-423-7121 Happy Cow 561B Hwy 3 250-423-8381 Eldho’s Your Independent Grocer 1792 A 9th Ave 250-423-3264 Le Bon Pain 792 3rd Ave 250-278-0109 Le Grand Fromage 692B 2nd Ave 778-519-5050 Local Store 882 2 Ave 250-423-3322 Mountain Pantry Grocery and Liquor 5339 Ski Hill Rd 250-423-2431 The Red Apple 1101 Hwy 3 250-423-3484 Save On Foods 792 2nd Ave 250-423-4607 Spirits Cold Beer and Wine Store 742 Hwy 3 250-423-6871 Stick and Stone Cannabis Co. 891 7th Ave 250-423-8718 Summit Cannabis Co. 1161a 7th Ave 778-519-7711 Tipple Cold Beer and Fine Wines 792 2nd Ave 250-423-3012

HOME, GARDEN AND GIFTS

Barkside Pets 791 2nd Ave 250-423-4332 Beanpod 691A 2nd Ave 778-519-5008 Canadian Tire Ghostrider Crossing 1791 9th Ave 250-423-4222 Coal Town Goods 562 2nd Ave 250-423-0949 Element Jewelry 3191 Anderson Rd elementjewelryco.ca Elk Valley Furniture Studio 441C 2nd Ave 250-423-0560 Fernie Arts Co-op 572 2nd Ave 250-423-7044 Fernie Hearth and Home 24B Manitou Road 250-423-4216/9127 Fernie Home Hardware Building Centre 300 Manitou Rd. 250-581-1520

Ghostrider Trading Company 661 2nd Ave 250-423-5541 The Good Earth 592 3rd Ave 250-423-7121 The Green Petal 421C 2nd Ave 250-423-4486 H Squared Gallery 598 2nd Ave 250-423-1975 The Healing Hollow 472 2nd Ave 250-423-6800 IGS 441 2nd Ave 250-423-4496 Interior Envy 441 2nd Ave 250-430-7883 Le Grand Fromage 692B 2nd Ave 778-519-5050 No 3 522 2nd Ave 250-423-2171 Nufloors 391 1st Ave 250-423-4314 Polar Peek Books and Treasures 592 2nd Ave 250-423-3736 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 581A 2nd Ave 250-423-2680 Snow Valley Spas 13 Kutenai Rd 250-423-3370 The Source 362A 2nd Ave 250-423-3527 Stemhouse Floral Studio 672C 2nd Ave 778-519-7704 Stephanie’s Glass and Art 532 2nd Ave 250-423-3944 Three Sisters Farm and Greenhouse 3132 Anderson Road, threesistersfarmandgreenhouse.com Trites and Wood Mercantile - Fernie Museum Gift Shop 491 2nd Ave 250-423-7016 The Urban Settler 701 2nd Ave 250-423-0820

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

2nd Edition Coworking coworkingfernie.com 778-761-0800 Claris Media clarismedia.com Columbia Basin Trust ourtrust.org CP Catering enjoyfernie.com 250-423-7367 Danyal Taylor Film and Photography danyaltaylor.mypixieset.com Goldstar 1591 10th Ave 250-423-4029 Teck Resources teck.com

SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE

Board Stiff 542 2nd Ave 250-423-3473 Commit Apparel Ltd. 462A 2nd Ave 250-423-2669 Edge of the World 421B 2nd Ave 250-423-9292 Elk River Guiding Company 791 7th Ave 250-423-7239 Fernie Golf and Country Club Pro Shop 201 Fairway Dr. 250-423-7773 Gear Hub 401 1st Ave 250-423-5555 Ghostrider Motorsports 30 Shadow Rd 250-423-9251 Kootenay Fly Shop 821 7th Ave 250-423-4483 The Guides Hut 671 2nd Ave 250-423-3650 Ski Base 432 2nd Ave 250-423-6464 Sports Alpine Ski and Sports Boutique Fernie Alpine Resort 250-423-4655 Straight Line Bicycles 461 B 2nd Ave 250-423-3532

Food and Beverage

See Dining Guide on page 56 and 57

Where to Stay

See Accommodation Guide on page 61

Real Estate and Developments DEVELOPMENTS

Burma Road Estates burmaroadestates.com The Cedars thecedars.ca 250-423-8989

DIRECTORY Fernie Golf Estates ferniegolfestates.com 1-866-423-6873 Koocanusa Village koocanusavillage.com 778-771-5900 Montane Fernie montanefernie.ca 250-423-4136 Timber Landing skifernie.com 250-278-0678

DEVELOPERS/BUILDERS

5Gen Construction 5genfernie.ca 250-423-1317 Black Pine Builders blackpinebuilders.com 250-423-3999 Bower Construction bowerbuilders.ca 250-946-6985 The Cedars thecedars.ca 250-423-2000 Element Homes elementhomes.ca Elk River Mountain Homes elkrivermountainhomes.com 250-423-4229 Fernie Contracting ferniecontracting.com 250-423-1871 Fernie Vacation Properties fernievacationproperties.com 250-423-6878 Fernie Wood Finishing ferniewoodfinishing.ca 250-423-1981 Freestone Construction freestonefernie.com 250-423-7544 Graceland Builders gracelandbuilders.com 250-423-8858 Green Door Construction greendoorconstruction.ca 250-423-0960 LWE Builders lwebuilders.com 250-423-3100 McGiver Woodworks mcgiverwoodworks.ca 250-946-6116 Noresca Inc. noresca.ca 403-973-0899 Parastone Developments Ltd. parastone.ca 250-423-4136 Rigby Built Construction rigbybuilt.com 250-423-0984 Schnell Carpentry schnellcarpentry.ca 250-946-6881 Shoesmith Construction shoesmithconstruction.com 250-423-7045 Sheepdog Construction sheepdogconstruction.com 250-423-1593 S2 Builders s2builders.ca 778-519-7700 Wellswood Construction Ltd. wellswood.ca 250 430-7711

PROPERTY AND HOME CARE

Birdhouse Roofing birdhouseroofing.ca 250-423-3878 Blue Spruce Landscapes 250-278-2583 Fernie Central Reservations ferniecentralreservations.com 250-423-2077 Fernie Hearth and Home ferniehearthandhome.com 250-423-4216 Fernie Lodging Company Property Management fernielodgingco.com 800-667-9911 Fernie Mow and Snow Land Care mowandsnow.ca 250-423-1665 All In Property Care 12 Manitou Rd 779-519-5190 Foothills Silva Culture foothillssilva.com 250-423-1868 Goldstar Cleaning and Laundry 1591 10th Ave 250-423-4029 Renting in Fernie rentinginfernie.com 1-800-622-5007 R&K Contracting rkcontractingltd.com 250-423-1964 Snow Valley Spas 13 Kutenai Rd 250-423-3370

REALTORS

CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles mountainlifestyles.c21.ca 250-423-2121 Deborah Johnson Deborah-johnson.c21.ca 250-278-6867 Fernie Real Estate Company fernierealestate.com Jacqueline Fieldhouse soldinfernie.com Marilyn Brock marilyn-brock.c21.ca RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty fernielistings.com Ryan Frazer propertiesinfernie.com Todd Fyfe fernierealestate.com 250-423-2000

Community Services CHURCHES

Holy Family Church 521 4th Ave 250-423-6127 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 421 9th Ave 250-423-6887 Knox United Church of Canada 201 2nd Ave 250-423-6010 Mountainside Community Church 1 622 10th Ave 250-423-4112 Salvation Army 741 2nd Ave 250-423-4661 Trinity Lutheran Church 691 4th Ave 250-426-7564 Trinity Pentecostal Tabernacle 1362 8th Ave 250423-4114

RESOURCES

Alcohol and Drug Counselling 802 B 2nd Ave 250-423-4423 Canada Post Office 491 3rd Ave 250-423-7555 Celebrate Recovery 1622 10th Ave 250-423-4112 City Hall 501 3rd Ave 250-423-6817 College of the Rockies 342 3rd Ave 250-423-4691 102.9 Rewind Radio 250-426-2224 East Kootenay Addictions Services Association 802 2nd Ave 250-423-4423 Elk Valley District Hospital 1501 5th Ave 250-423-4453 Elk Valley Suicide Task Force evstf.ca Emergencies 911 Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Ave 250-423-4466 Fernie Arts Station 601 1st Ave 250-423-4842 Fernie Arts Co-op 572 2nd Ave 250-423-7044 Fernie Chamber of Commerce 102 Commerce Rd 250-423-6868 Fernie Community Centre 901 6th Ave 250-423-4466 Fernie Family Centre 521 4th Ave 250-423-6127 Fernie Fire Department 692 3rd Ave 250-423-4226 Fernie Fix Magazine ferniefix.com Fernie Free Press 342 2nd Ave 250-423-4666 Fernie Heritage Library 492 3rd Ave 250-423-4458 Fernie Memorial Arena 991 6th Ave 250-423-2254 Fernie Museum 362-B 2nd Ave 250-423-7016 Fernie Senior Citizens Drop-in Centre 562 3rd Ave 250-423-3312 Fernie Visitor Information Centre 102 Commerce Road 778-519-0748 Interior Health interiorhealth.ca 250-420-2442 RCMP 250-423-4404 Women’s Resource and Drop-in Centre 691A 4th Ave 250-423-4687 Tourism Fernie tourismfernie.com 250-423-2037 UPLIFT upliftassociation.com WorkBC Employment Centre C-302 2nd Ave 250-423-4204 Work in Fernie workinfernie.com

FINANCIAL

CIBC 501 2nd Ave 250-423-4426 East Kootenay Community Credit Union 1601 9th Ave 250-423-9222 Scotia Bank 502 3rd Ave 250-423-8440 TD Canada Trust 391 2nd Ave 250-423-2100

ORGANIZATIONS

Coal Creek Heritage Society coalcreekheritagesociety.ca Elk River Alliance elkriveralliance.ca 250-423-3322 Elk Valley Bear Aware bearaware.bc.ca 250-423-6406 Elk Valley Suicide Task Force evstf.ca EK Kids ekkids.ca Emily Brydon Youth Foundation emilybrydonyouthfoundation.com Fernie Arts Co-op fernieartscoop.com 250-423-7044 Fernie Chamber of Commerce ferniechamber.com 102 Commerce Road 250-423-6868 Fernie Childcare Society fccs.ca 250-423-3313 Fernie & District Arts Council theartsstation.com 250-423-4842 Fernie & District Historical Society ferniemuseum. com 362 2nd Ave 250-423-7016 Fernie District Search and Rescue 102 Commerce Road 250-423-8366 Fernie Mountain Bike Club bikefernie.ca Fernie Nature Club bentley@ucalgary.ca Fernie Pride Society ferniepride.ca Fernie Ride Board fernierideboard.com Fernie Skating Club fernieskatingclub.com Fernie Skiing Heritage fernieskiingheritage.ca Fernie Trails Alliance fernietrailsalliance.com Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club fernietrails.com L’Association Francophone des Rocheuses Du Sud afros.ca Lions Club 250-423-6335 Rotary Club fernierotary.org 250-423-7016 Salvation Army 741C 2nd Ave 250-423-4661 Tourism Fernie tourismfernie.com 250-423-2037 UPLIFT upliftassociation.com Wildsight 891 2nd Ave wildsight.ca 250-423-3322

SCHOOLS

Bright Beginnings 1601 2nd Ave 250-423-8653 College of the Rockies 342 3rd Ave 250-423-4691 École Isabella Dicken Elementary School 1302 2nd Ave 250-423-4651 École Sophie-Morigeau 44 Mt Washburn 778-519-1115 Fernie Academy 492 3rd Ave 250-423-0212 Fernie Creative Minds Preschool 44 Mt Washburn 250-423-1144 Fernie Early Childhood Development ekkids.ca 250-423-6225 Fernie Secondary School 102 Fairway Dr 250-423-4471 Kootenay Learning Campus 1601 2nd Ave 250-423-4912 Little Me Playcare 521 4th Ave, littlemeplaycare@gmail.com Outdoor Connections Forest School connectoutdoors.ca

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Public Washroom MOUNT FERNIE PROVINCIAL PARK

Porta Potty Picnic Bench

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P JAMES WHITE PARK

ELK VALLEY NORDIC CENTRE

TENNIS COURT

BALL DIAMOND

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TH E C EDARS

M OU NTAINVIEW ( AIR POR T)

FERNIE ALPINE RESORT Lizard Creek Lodge

MAX TURYK COMMUNITY CENTRE

Cornerstone Lodge

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PA R K L A N D T E R RACE

SPARLING EAST PARK ANNEX PARK

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Fernie Alpine Springs

10th AVE PARK

9th

Goldstar

Giv’Er Shirts

WE ST F ER NIE

ROTARY PARK

7th

4th

THOMPSON PARK

DOWN TOWN FERNIE

DOGWOOD PARK

Station Square P

Splash Park Aquatic Centre

IDES

Library

P Museum

Skate Park

BALL DIAMOND

PRENTICE PARK

City Hall P

MAIDEN LAKE

FSS

2nd Avenue

The Arts Station

OFF-LEASH DARK PARK

DIRT JUMP PARK RI DGEM O N T

DIRT SKILLS PARK

ST MARGARET’S CEMETERY

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OLD STUMPY

RIDGEMONT PARK

RIDGEMONT

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CASTLE MOUNTAIN

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Fernie Alpine Springs 8th Ave

Earth’s Own Naturals Elk Valley Pizza

Bridge Bistro

Elk River Guiding 4th St

Happy Cow Fernie Wilderness Adventures

ROTARY PARK

Bramasole

Hwy 3

The Pub

ARENA

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Chilango

CURLING RINK

6th Ave 13th St

n Rd Dicke

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Todd Fyfe Fernie Real Estate

Ryan Frazer

Tanglefoot Vet

7th Ave

9th St

HIGHWAY VIEW

Parkplace Lodge

Body Garage

Jacqueline Fieldhouse

Stick and Stone

7th St

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To Elkford

To Banff

To Calgary 43

Sparwood

Kimberley

LWE Builders Mow and Snow

Teck

CROWSNEST PASS

Bull River Adventures

Renting In Fernie All In Property Care Fernie Central Fernie Hearth and Home Reservations Elk River Mountain Homes Fernie Brewing Company

ELK RIVER

Evolution

Fernie

Cranbrook

Mountain Creek Ranch

WARDNER

JAFFRAY

Sunshine Marina

BRITISH COLUMBIA

ELKO

3 & 93 Dairy Bar

LAKE COUNTRY

TRANSFER STATION

ALBERTA

GRASMERE

To Creston

AREA MAP

USA

EUREKA

KALISPELL and SPOKANE

To Whitefish

FERNIE GOLF CLUB The Clubhouse

CITY HALL

7th St

6th St

POST OFFICE

5th St

4th St

DOWNTOWN VIEW TCT

3rd Avenue

COLLEGE

LIBRARY

FIRE HALL Le Bon Pain

ACADEMY Brickhouse CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles Marilyn Brock Dr. Kahane

2nd Edition Coworking

Deborah Johnson

Green Petal

Coal Town Polar Peek Books Goods Three Sisters Day Spa

SISU Midwifery Family-Centered Care

Claris Media/ Fernie Fix

Freshies

Lunchbox

MUSEUM IGS

Gear Hub

Big Bang Bagels

Stemhouse Floral Studio Le Grand Fromage

Fernie Arts Co-op Island Lake Lodge Office

Fernie Distillers

ARTS STATION STATION SQUARE

1st Avenue

2nd Avenue

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Fernie Fix Summer Guide 2022

Articles inside

Accommodation Guide

by Cam Mertz

Locally Crafted Libations by Krista Turcasso

Local’s Perspective: Erin Teeple, Elk Valley Pizza and Chilango

Greg Barrow, Edge of the World

Caleb Brown, DJ Naturalist

Riding for Mental Health by Becca Fahey

Welcome to Fernie, BC by Krista Turcasso

Creating Lifelong Passion for Riding Bikes by Jacob Johnson

Tennis, Anyone? by Lucy Harrup

Local’s Perspective: Todd Penke, Fernie Trails

Run, Hike, Bike Repeat by Krista Turcasso

Fernie by Danyal Taylor

by Heather Lewis