Ski & Snow
Powder. If there is one word that describes the reasons why people come to Fernie, powder is it. With an average of 29 feet per year of snow, it’s easy to see why Fernie is a skier’s paradise. With over 2500 acres of terrain and over 2800ft of vertical, 5 spectacular open bowls, ridges & glades, there is endless adventure on this mountain.
Mountain Biking
Fernie's renowned landscape continues to bring bike enthusiasts back again and again. Fernie boasts some of the best riding in the West. From epic, heart-pounding downhill rides to infinite kilometers of cross-country trails, you can do it all here.
Golf
Currently there are 7 golf courses within a one hour drive of Fernie. With two new courses currently in construction, the Blackstone course in Fernie, and the two time PGA Tour Player of the Year Fred Couples signature Whiskey Jack golf course in Sparwood. Fernie is unquestionably a golfer’s paradise.
Golf Course Locations Map
Hiking
Fernie's hikes offer something for everyone -- from gentle, sheltered forest trails to spectacular mountaintop ridges. The immediate area in and around Fernie hosts a system of well-maintained trails and the natural vegetation and wildlife of this Canadian Rockies paradise are remarkable.
Rafting
Fernie's network of river systems can take rafters and kayakers from wet and wild white-water to a more relaxed meander down river. River travel offers a extraordinary way to check out Fernie's wildlife and incredible biodiversity.
Fishing
Fernie is becoming an international destination for sports fishing. Whether you're looking for river fishing, fly fishing, still water lake fishing or ice fishing, Fernie is guaranteed to offer you an unforgettable experience.