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Day road trips or overnight trips to other ski areas include Kimberley (85 minutes), Schweitzer (3 hours), Panorama (2 hours), Banff (4 hours), Big Mountain (2 hours), and Red Mountain (4 hours). There’s a shuttle service from Fernie to Kimberley every Thursday, and the Canadian Rockies Connector Service operates on Saturdays between Fernie, Kimberley, Panorama and Banff/Lake Louise Resorts.
Fernie, BC at a glance
On the mountain
Ski area
Fernie is 2,504 acres (1,013 ha) of skiable terrain with 10 lifts accessing 106 trails and five alpine bowls. more...
Lift system
Ten lifts serve the mountain, including two high-speed quads, two express quads, two triple chairs, three handle tows, and one surface lift. Lifts operate from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. more...
Ski schools & guiding
The Fernie Alpine Resort Winter Sports School is located at the base of the resort. The offices are open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. more...
Advanced
Fernie is particularly famous for its deep powder and backcountry options, so advanced and expert skiers will be spoiled for choice. more...
Intermediate
Intermediates have 40 percent of the mountain to zoom down. more...
Beginner
Green trails cover 30 percent of the mountain, and are mainly clustered around the resort base off the Mighty Moose Platter and Deer Chair, although there are two below Lizard Bowl and three in Cedar Bowl. more...
Boarding & freestyle
Fernie has one terrain park, off the Deer Chair, it is located on the lower mountain and open only when snow conditions permit. more...
Mountain restaurants
Nine resort eateries will keep you energized. Everything from sit-down dining to grab-and-go is available. There’s only one mid-mountain place, though, Bear’s Den at the top of Elk quad, for snacks and drinks. more...
Ski Map
- open Fernie Ski map
Off the mountain
Village
The mining community that emerged in 1897 was named after prospector
William Fernie, whose discovery of coal here led to a mining boom and
the establishment of the industrial town at Fernie.
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Accommodation
In Fernie there is a wide selection of hotels, motels, hostels, and bed & breakfast places, as well as chalets (fully catered or self catered, on and off the mountain), and houses to rent.
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Après-ski
At the resort there’s only one après ski bar, the Grizzly Bar in the Daylodge, with live music at weekends. more...
Other information
The Mountain Adventure Center offers a variety of day or evening activities to supplement skiing and riding. more...
Getting there
Fernie is located in the Lizard Range of the British Columbia Rockies in Canada, on Highway 3 about 40 miles (60 km) from the Alberta—U.S. border. more...
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Fernie facts
Ski Area
| Base | 3,504 ft 1,068 m |
| Summit | 6,316 ft 1,925 m |
| Elevation | 2,812 ft 857 m |
| Area size | 2,504 a 1,013 ha |
Trails/runs
| Number of trails | 106 |
| Advanced | 30 % |
| Intermediate | 40 % |
| Beginner | 30 % |
Lifts
| Surface lifts | 3 |
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