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Welcome to Fernie, BC by Krista Turcasso

FERNIE FIX

SUMMER GUIDE 2022

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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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All content copyright Claris Media. 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

Welcome to Fernie, BC

BY KRISTA TURCASSO

ICONIC PROJECT 9 | VINCE MO PHOTO

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

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