Nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the mountain town of Fernie, British Columbia has been welcoming visitors for over 100 years. Fernie’s nickname is “Powder Paradise” and located on the Powder Highway, the mountain town receives an astonishing average of 37 feet of snow annually. Here’s our top things to do in Fernie, British Columbia.
There are hundreds of runs to ski and snowboard on, and you can even ski with Santa during Christmastime! Or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, try day catskiing with Fernie Wilderness Adventure to jump down untouched slopes of powdery wonderment. You can also take an easy, wintery hike to the frozen Fairy Creek Falls to immerse yourself in beautiful nature.
It’s no wonder historic Downtown Fernie has been featured in films like, “Cold Pursuit” and “Santa Paws” – the brick 1900s buildings and old town streets provide a charm like no other. Shop the local shops and stroll the streets to visit the bars and restaurants. Big Bang Bagels has 18 varieties of bagels, and Fernie Brewing Company has a Cheers to Charity flight for your beer tasting pleasure. Drop into the Beanpod for a rare treat; grab a gelato or a hot cocoa, because the Beanpod is one of the few places in the world that uses traditional stone grinding equipment to make chocolate.
Three Sisters Day Spa is the only day Spa in Fernie, and it’s a perfect place to pamper yourself after a few days of skiing. Get a Beautifying Body Wrap, and restore, heal, and moisturize your skin holistically. You’ll come away feeling rejuvenated and more relaxed than before.
Book your stay at Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge.