About Fernie, British Columbia

Nestled in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Fernie is truly blessed by Mother Nature and offers four seasons of adventure amidst a vast playground of alpine bowls, winding trails, raging rivers, and crystal lakes. Tucked away in the southern Canadian Rockies, the town of Fernie boasts unparalleled four-season outdoor experiences, an abundance of wildlife, spectacular mountain vistas and first-class urban amenities. Fernie’s historic downtown, eclectic après ski attractions and small town charm inspired Rolling Stone Magazine to declare it “North America’s Coolest Town” – a place you will want to visit time and again.

Get to Fernie even faster with Cranbrook's new International Airport expansion opening summer 2008.

During the winter months, skiers, snow boarders and snowmobiles from around the world flock to Fernie for its famous powder and mild winters, making it an internationally renowned destination for casual vacationers and dedicated outdoors sports enthusiasts alike. While Fernie’s massive powder dumps and over 2,500 acres of world-class terrain have become a thing of legend, there is more to Fernie than the “blow your mind” skiing and boarding. In the summer, visitors to this magnificent destination enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, golf, fly fishing and whitewater kayaking.

A wide array of boutiques, spas, fine restaurants and thriving arts scene further bolster the Fernie experience. Walk the streets of historic downtown, browsing through a limitless selection of wares amidst turn-of-the-century brick and stone buildings, or take in the vibrant nightlife at one of the several restaurants and nightclubs. From outdoor adventures to more relaxed pursuits, Fernie has everything you’re looking for and more.