Fernie Things To Do

Fernie Alpine Resort offers a quiet and unspoilt ski experience, for those looking for serious action on the slopes and a laid-back après-ski scene. Most activities take place on the snow, but the local Victorian mining town offers a slice of Canadian history, and the resort boasts some interesting day trips.

 

Ice skating

Dog sledding

Snowmobiling

Sleigh rides

Curling

Ice fishing

Heli skiing

Cross-country skiing (15km)

Torchlight descents

Cowboy campfire dinners

Wildlife viewing trips

Heritage walking tours of the town

 

Fitness centre

Aquatic centre

Bowling

Cinema

 

There's a spa in the resort offering a number of relaxing and therapeutic services, such as massages and aromatherapy treatments, with more spas and salons in the town.  

 

Fernie has a great choice of restaurants, and offers everything from traditional Canadian cuisine, featuring game, steaks and salmon, to international fare such as sushi, Asian, Mexican and Italian. Choose from casual coffee shops and bakeries to gourmet restaurants.    

 

The après-ski scene in Fernie is friendly and relaxed, with a quiet fairly laid-back atmosphere. There is a choice of different bars, pubs and saloons in town, many offering live music and DJ's, as well as pool tables and TV screens. Visitors can enjoy themed nights and organised activities such as barbeques and cowboy dinners.