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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SHOPPING | 49 Local’s Perspective: Greg Barrow, Edge of the World | 49 FOOD AND DRINK | 47 Local’s Perspective: Erin Teeple, Elk Valley Pizza and Chilango | 53 Locally Crafted Libations by Krista Turcasso | 54 Dining Guide | 56 WHERE TO STAY | 59 Local’s Perspective: Kirsten Madsen, Island Lake Lodge | 59 Accommodation Guide | 61 REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT | 63 Local’s Perspective: Jack Norris and Russ Trand, Freestone Construction | 63 Your Summer Yard Maintenance Program by Cam Mertz | 65 SERVICES | 69 Local’s Perspective: Vince Mo, Tourism Fernie | 69 NAVIGATION | 71 Getting Here, Island Lake Lodge, FTA Trail Map, Fernie Alpine Resort, Elk River Activity Map DIRECTORY | 76 FERNIE MAP | 80
