I think Fernie is still an amazing place to raise kids. I have a little one and we find tons to do here, there is swimming, kindergym, going to the river, parks, lakes. My son was out fishing with me almost as soon as he was born!! sure theres lots in the city to do but you also can’t turn your back for a second even when the kids are in the backyard, here kids have way more freedom. I will not move from this amazing town, there is so much to experiance. I came from some what of a city 5 years ago and I had never gone hiking or fishing or enjoyed anything except the fast pace, cell phones, and malls. i came here and at first I was disgusted as I thought there was a lack of things to do but there is more and it is way better for you. And I believe my son will thank me for raising him in such a wonderful place.