Here is the locals scoop on what’s happening in Fernie this week!

1. Get outdoors — Go river rafting, Mountain Bike or Hike

The Elk and Bull River’s are running at an excellent level. Book an exciting raft trip or dust off the kayak! The trails below 4500 ft and southern facing are dry and open. This is a great weekend to get out on the local trails for a hike or mountain bike.

More info: Summer Activities

Fernie River Rafting

2. Fernie Mountain Bike Club Spring Bike Blitz

The Fernie Mountain Bike Club is hosting its annual Spring Bike Blitz 
Bring out your used steeds and don’t be shy, people are buying everything from townies to expensive road and mountain bikes.

More info: FMBC Spring Bike Blitz

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3. Fernie Spring Clean

The East Kootenay Brain Injuries Association (EKBIA) are organizing the first annual Fernie Spring Clean, a community focused event where businesses and households host a garage sale all on the same day.

The City is offering residential households within the City of Fernie FREE pick up of LAWN AND GARDEN WASTE (NO household garbage – just grass clippings, brush, weeds, small tree branches less than 6” in diameter). Garden waste will be transported to the composting station at the RDEK Transfer Station and must be placed on the curb by 7:00 a.m. in the same location as regular garbage pick-up in all areas except the Annex and Maintown which will be picked up in the alley.

More info: Fernie Spring Clean

Spring Clean Garage sale

4. Soweca Chamber of Commerce Music Festival – Recital Program

Soweca Chamber Music Festival Recital artists perform salon showpieces demonstrating their greatest technical skills in Fernie. Solo flute, oboe, violin, cello, viola; all accompanied by piano two and four hands.

More info: Soweca program

5. Fernie Weekly Ladies Soccer Begins

Women’s summer soccer practice kicks off this Tuesday, all ages and inexperienced players are welcome.

More info: Ladies Soccer Begins


Dining – The Bridge Bistro

With patio season coming into full swing, head over to the Bridge Bistro, Fernie’s best patio on the side of the Elk River wand amazing panoramic mountain views. Delicious eats at a reasonable price, open for breakfast lunch and dinner. Try one of the specialty wood-fired oven baked pizzas or sink your teeth into a featured rotisserie chicken.

Bridge Bistro patio

More Info: Dining In Fernie

Accommodation – Stanford Inn

Visiting Fernie this weekend? The Stanford Hotel, located on highway 3 overlooking the Elk River, is offering a free night with every 3 night stay.

For more info: Accommodations

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