There are many nice FAMILY towns in Canada, Fernie unfortunately has become a tourist town and in my opinion no longer qualifies. The facts are:
The populaltion has decreased by 25% in the past 8 years 4800 – 3800
40 % of the homes are empty (second homes)
It has become a party town, drugs are everywhere
schools are closing, services are decreasing
These social trends will only continue as second home owners buy up entry level homes and locals leave to buy where they can afford.
If your looking to ski, bike, fish & party with self centered boys, Fernie is the place.
Renting for a year is a good option to make your own conclusions
