Best time is about right now. Reason is that winter hiring begins and accomodation is still availiable.
You probably won’t be novice after skiing a season in Fernie. If you are looking for groomed runs then Fernie is not the place, you might want to research Alberta ski resorts (Nakiska, Norquay, Lake Louise).
Kayaking is best when the winter run off begins.
The nightlife is as good as you make it, there is 5 good bar/pubs, 1 is a semi club atmosphere.
