Fernie – British Columbia Overview
With over 2500 acres of skiable terrain, 142 named runs, 5 alpine bowls, and an exceptional beginner’s area, Fernie is a true winter playground for skiers and riders of all levels. Fernie Alpine Resort offers legendary powder, uncrowded trails, a mild climate, and state of the art snowmaking and piste-grooming equipment. Fernie is a true winter playground for skiers and riders of all levels and now features the most snow, most ski runs, and biggest vertical drop in the Rockies.
Acres of skiable area
2500+ ac
Number of runs
30%
40%
30%
Number of lifts
10
Nearest hospital
8km
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Fernie – British Columbia Accommodation
Park Place Lodge
Location: Fernie
Capacity: 64
Located in the heart of the friendly town of Fernie, there is a shuttle bus stop just outside and it is a 6 minute shuttle ride to the slopes. The Park Place Lodge also benefits from an indoor pool.
Rooms: En-suite.
Facilities: Indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness room, restaurant, ski lockers, free WiFi. Please note that evening meals will generally be taken in local restaurants.
Fernie – British Columbia Après Ski
Snowshoeing
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Snowshoeing is a fun way to explore the trails in Fernie!
Select says: A great opportunity to take in the British Columbian environment at as different pace.
Ice Skating
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Have fun on Fernie’s seasonal outdoor ice rink.
Select says: Open skate session 7-9pm, with additional public skating at various times.
Fernie Aquatic Centre
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: With two indoor pools and a waterslide.
Select says: Located within Fernie town.
Cinema
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: A chance for students to rest their tired legs after skiing and still be entertained.
Select says: At the Vogue theatre In Fernie.
Fernie – British Columbia Resort Facts
| Resort height | 1,052m |
| Highest lift | 2134m |
| Vertical drop | 1,052m |
| Total no of trails | 142 trails, 5 alpine bowls and tree skiing. 2500+ acres of piste |
| Beginner | 30% |
| Intermediate | 40% |
| Advanced | 30% |
| Total no of lifts | 10 |
| Longest run | Falling Star 3km |
| Lift pass covers | Fernie |
| Glacier | No |
| Transfer | 3 hours from Calgary |
