Fernie is a winter paradise with a vast array of activities and attractions available for this holiday season. With a mountain town assortment of activities and attractions for residents and visitors, the holiday real town charm is super-charged. Get out and celebrate this holiday season, we are fortunate!
Indoor activities including great restaurants, shopping, nightlife and entertainment also make this town tick. If events are your pleasure, see the schedule here.
The Fernie Aquatic Centre is a multi-purpose indoor facility providing aquatic experiences for residents and visitors of all ages as well as access to a steam room, hot tub and water slide. Closed Dec 24th-26th & Dec 31st – Jan 1st. Dec 30th, 2-4pm: 250 Pine Ave | 250.423.4466
And for those of you looking to explore our outdoor paradise, here are the top activities:
Island Lake is known Internationally for its catskiing and in recent years has become even more. Those of us who love visiting the lodge or want to check it out for the first time, and don’t have a catskiing booking, are invited to visit and experience a snowcat ride and gourmet lunch. Read more here.
Fernie Alpine Resort is offering more that great skiing this holiday season! Sure, there’s the legendary annual snowfall and seemingly unlimited terrain but there are also many cheer-filled family friendly events for the holidays. Read more here.
Outdoor Skating is a Canadian tradition and Fernie does it well with two outdoor skating rinks. Night lit skating is also and option. Visit the Court House at 401 4th Ave or our new outdoor rink next to Fernie Aquatic Centre, 250 Pine Ave.
Fernie is famous for cat-skiing and Fernie Wilderness Adventures is available for day trips.
Only $400pp until Jan 8th, call 250.423.6704 for availability and to book.
Nordic Skiing has become a very popular activity in Fernie for good reason. Fernie offers 50+ KM Groomed Trails at Elk Valley Nordic Centre, Montane, Island Lake, Fernie Golf Course, and Fernie Alpine Resort. Rentals are available at Gearhub Sports, 401 1st Ave.
Fatbiking is big in Fernie with fatbike groomed trails in Ridgemont and Montane. Get the latest trail reports here. Rentals are available at Gearhub Sports, 401 1st Ave.
Snowmobiling abounds in Fernie with 100KM of groomed trails in two areas. Trail reports and rentals are available here.
For those looking to savour the outdoors slowly, snowshoeing is a great way to explore Fernie!
Whatever your adventure, Fernie has you covered! Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year!
