Fernie Part of the BC Adventure Network. Over 5 million web site visitors annually ! Accommodations & Adventures   |  City Information Room Reservations in: Fernie Named after William Fernie, who was instrumental in developing the area's coal mines, the community grew up along the new railway in the broad, sheltered Elk Valley. Legend has it that William Fernie jilted the daughter of the Indian Chief. The Chief than hexed the town and everything in it. Since that time, the residents have endured a major mine explosion, fires and floods. In 1964, Chief Red Eagle of the Tabacco Plains Band lifted the curse on Fernie.   Accommodation/Adventure Providers BC Golf Guide: Everything about golf in British Columbia is in the BC Golf Guide. From the Rockies to Vancouver & Whistler … to Vancouver Island & the Thompson / Okanagan region … you’ll find golf news & course listings, course videos, review & features, golf stay and play ... more Island Lake Resort Group (Island lake Lodge): Our lodge in the peaks of the Kootenay / Rockies has hiking trails with short walks through old growth forests to full day mountain peak hikes, along with great cat-skiing. We offer spa facilities or relax with a massage or body treatment, and enjoy fine mount... more Sunshine Houseboat Vacations: Endless relaxation, incredible scenery, maximum fun await on Lake Koocanusa. Enjoy warm water, incredible beaches, & over 400 km of shoreline. We also rent ski boats, skis, canoes, & fishing boats. Lake Koocanusa & Sunshine Houseboats is waiting for you. more If you would like to have your business listed, please Click Here. City Information Population: 5,044 Main Industries: mining, logging Elevation: 1009 metres (3310 ft.) Access: Fernie is serviced by commercial bus lines. Highway 3 is well maintained, major highway going east to Alberta or west to Cranbrook. Recreation Facilities & Activities: hiking, mountain biking, trail riding, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, downhill & cross-country skiing, golf course. Local Attractions: Fernie's Snow Valley Resort, Historic Walking Tour, Fernie's Golf and Country Club, Historic Oil Derrick and Drilling Equipment, Fernie & District Historical Museum, Ghost Rider January - Powder 8 Competition April - Powder-Pedal-Paddle Race May - Spring Ski Festival Accommodations: Fernie offers a variety of hotels & motels in town. In the surrounding area, there are a number of condominiums, ski lodges, hotels, and RV parks near the ski hill. Also a provincial park is located west of town. For Information: Fernie Visitor Info Centre Hwy. 3 and Dicken Rd., Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Telephone: (250) 423-6868 Accommodations & Adventures   |  City Information

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