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One more thing to consider: as a non-Canadian resident, be prepared to fork out between 35% and 50% for the downpayment on a property. That may not be that much considering the exchange rate between the Pound and the Canadian dollar, but it is something to keep in mind and it could put quite a dent in your start-up budget.

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I think you’re right, Griz. I think it’s a seamstress shop now. A music/tattoo studio sounds like a good idea, especially if the other music store closed down.

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"DeeLite":2iill2q4 wrote:

..I have heard that the “Royal” is a good spot to tee-it-up after a full day of skiing waist deep in powder!!![/quote:2iill2q4]

Deelite,
You’ll get a kick out of the padded headrests that are provided above the urinals in the men’s bathroom at the Royal; one for shorter people and the other for taller people. I laughed my ass off the first time I walked in and saw them. The Royal is a nice place to “tee-it-up” and shoot pool with some of the locals.
Eldo is cool, too. I saw some really good live music there the last time I was in Fernie. I’m not sure what that other chick’s problem is. If she doesn’t like the “granola” types, well then, she should go to Vail or Aspen instead.
The Grand Central Hotel down on the west end of 2nd Ave. is another nice place to hang out as well. Probably one of the nicer bar/restaurant establishments in downtown. They usually have DJs there spinning vinyl on any given night of the week and there is a heavy European contingent that frequents this place because one of the owners, Lillis, is from Sweden. Her husband, Claude, is French Canadian. Very nice people. Check it out when you get there.

Cheers,
Bob

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Tex-ass, unfortunately. But maybe not for much longer….

(And for the record – I’m not originally from Texas, nor do I support George W.)

How about you, where are you from?

Bob

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"DeeLite":2m0ep1r4 wrote:

I fell in love with Fernie a few years ago. I promised myself that I would be back someday to chill, build a home (to always access that great skiing) and give back to the community.[/quote:2m0ep1r4]

Deelite,
I’m right there with you! I just bought a place up in Ridgemont back in October and I too, look forward to the day when I can get up there and stay…permanently! And definitely become a part of and contribute to the wonderful community that makes Fernie a very special place! Hopefully, we’ll bump into each other one day in the near future (you too, lk).

Cheers,
Bob

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I just read the article – sounds like a nice addition to downtown! I look forward to giving it a try when I’m in town next time…will be there around the end of August/beginning of September.

The other place inside of Edge of the World also served up some pretty decent Mexican food, if I remember correctly. Then again, anything is good after a powder day!

I gotta ask though, where will we be able to go now to watch bar brawls between the rough local miners and the tourists?

Bob

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