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Completely encircled by imposing Rocky Mountains, Fernie is a small, charming resort town that resides in the midst of a huge, majestic setting. Nestled in the East Kootenay region ... moreof the Elk Valley, Fernie is strategically located near the Crowsnest Pass that provides passage through the Rockies and largely accounts for the town’s formation and history.
The Elk River, famous for its fly fishing, runs through town. Three tributaries of the Elk River – the Coal, Lizard and Fairy Creeks – start in the surrounding valleys and eventually join with the Elk not far from the town center. There are many waters to explore near Fernie including the Wigwam River, St. Mary River, Michel Creek, Oldman River, Fording River, Bull River and not surprisingly, the Crowsnest River.
In the late 1880’s a pioneer named Michael Phillip’s discovered coal deposits and the Crowsnest Pass, making it possible to mine and transport the ore outside the region. Capitalizing on Phillip’s find, a prospector named William Fernie created the Crowsnest Pass Coal Company and mining dominated the area directly around Fernie for nearly a century. After many cycles of boom and bust, the mines nearest to Fernie closed and tourism became the town’s main focus.
During the winter season Fernie is famous for its great skiing. Resorts such as the Fernie Alpine on the Lizard Range, receive among the highest annual snowfalls of any area in the Canadian Rockies and are especially noted for great powder skiing. During the warmer months, those not interested in fishing can enjoy a wide array of outdoor activities including biking, hiking, white water rafting, boating and aerial parks with multiple zip-line opportunities.
Worthy of note - One of the local outfitters and their guides has started an innovative program in Fernie called Fish for Change. The goal of the organization is to protect wild fisheries “through education, service work, and sustainable tourism.” So far they have worked with students and fly fishing experts in Honduras, Colorado and British Columbia.
Fernie is a 45-mile drive from the US Montana border and a 3-hour drive from Calgary, Alberta, CA
International Airports serving Fernie Include:
Calgary International Airport
Kelowna International Airport
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