What is Fernie?

Cool, small-town charm:

Fernie’s funky main street with its turn-of-thecentury brick buildings framed by postcardperfect mountains provides this rugged and unpolished little town with a unique charm.

Mountain culture:

From the pick-up trucks and mountain bikes that travel its streets, to the ski bums and guide shops that line them, Fernie’s distinct mountain culture is evident at almost every turn.

Stunning scenery:

Fernie is a magnificent outdoor setting from which to experience the beauty and majesty of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Authentic and real:

Fernie is a casual, comfortable, and laid-back place where a local community still thrives. A community first, destination second, Fernie is not a packaged experience for the mass tourist.

Adventurous and outdoorsy:

Fernie is a place where adventure seekers, mountain enthusiasts, and outdoor recreationists of all kinds come to experience the stunning natural surroundings and range of outdoor activities.

Euphoric:

Fernie is an escape from the hurried pace of everyday life. It provides euphoric experiences to its visitors and residents through unique moments of anticipation, achievement and the beauty of its natural surroundings.

Down-to-earth:

Fernie’s people are humble, honest, natural, and welcoming with a resiliency that stems from their hard-working roots.

Enduring history:

Fernie has a rich history that is alive and thriving to this day.

Community-minded:

Fernie’s people work together for the betterment of their town, its residents and its visitors. They take pride in their community and welcome visitors who share their values. Care of www.tourismfernie.com

Contents

4 What is Fernie? 6 Griz Days 2022 8 Fernie Museum 9 Enjoy Fernie 10 Arts & Culture 12 Fernie Wildernes Adventures 14 An overview of Fernie’s history 15 Why you should play tourist 16 Fernie Alpine Resort Map 18 Fernie Alpine Resort 20 Snowmobiling 22 Fat Biking 24 Snowshoeing 26 Island Lake Lodge 27 Catch a KIJHL game 28 Elkford: Winter in the wild 30 Nordic Skiing

The Fernie Guide is published twice a year by The Free Press, 342 2nd Avenue, Box 2350, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0 Phone: 250-423-4666 All content is Copyright 2021/2022 and may not be reproduced without prior approval of the publisher. Publisher: Deanne Cornell Advertising: Nicole Koran Contributors: District of Elkford/Tasha Chorneyko, Fernie Alpine Resort/Karen Pepper, Fernie Chamber of Commerce/Brad Parsell/Jesse Ross, Fernie Museum/Rebecca Hall, Fernie Nordic Society/Madi Bragg, Fernie Wilderness Adventures, Island Lake Lodge, Tourism Fernie Photographers: District of Elkford/Tasha Chorneyko, Fernie Alpine Resort/Tyler Stack, Fernie Chamber, Fernie Museum, Fernie Wilderness Adventures/Steve Reid and Leslie Prentice, Free Press files, Island Lake Lodge/Mike McPhee @mcphoto99