Our Fernie Favourites :)
Food scene
This local family-owned with a seasonal, rotating menu, this place is our go-to for a morning pick up! Hot drinks packed with flavour and fresh baking to boot, we never fail to stop by whenever we're in town.
Rooftop Coffee Roasters
492 2 AveThis local family-owned with a seasonal, rotating menu, this place is our go-to for a morning pick up! Hot drinks packed with flavour and fresh baking to boot, we never fail to stop by whenever we're in town.
If you have the chance to eat in only one place in Fernie, this is it. A delicious menu, fantastic staff and great indoor and outdoor seating options. Nevados don't do reservations so call when they open and discuss waiting times, but we can say it's worth the wait!
62 locals recommend
Nevados
531 2 AveIf you have the chance to eat in only one place in Fernie, this is it. A delicious menu, fantastic staff and great indoor and outdoor seating options. Nevados don't do reservations so call when they open and discuss waiting times, but we can say it's worth the wait!
A vibrant local scene, full of great options for lunch & dinner for everyone. We have a particular fondness for the burgers, but everything we've had has tasted great!
43 locals recommend
The Brickhouse Bar & Grill
401 2 AveA vibrant local scene, full of great options for lunch & dinner for everyone. We have a particular fondness for the burgers, but everything we've had has tasted great!
With free in town delivery and great flavours, this is our go-to pizza when staying at our condo. We have very different pizza preferences but we can always find an option we love!
Funky Goat Pizza
362 2 AveWith free in town delivery and great flavours, this is our go-to pizza when staying at our condo. We have very different pizza preferences but we can always find an option we love!
Local Shopping
Every time we're in Fernie we head to this store. We love looking at the Knick-knacks, unique jewellery, pictures, cards & accessories. We always leave this place a little happier, even when we've bought nothing!
6 locals recommend
Coal Town Goods
562A 2 AveEvery time we're in Fernie we head to this store. We love looking at the Knick-knacks, unique jewellery, pictures, cards & accessories. We always leave this place a little happier, even when we've bought nothing!
We love a great bookstore and we have a special place in our heart for independent, local stores and Polar Peek Books ticks all the boxes. Full of interesting books, stationary, puzzles & toys, you'll always find something you want to buy.
9 locals recommend
Polar Peek Books
592 2 AveWe love a great bookstore and we have a special place in our heart for independent, local stores and Polar Peek Books ticks all the boxes. Full of interesting books, stationary, puzzles & toys, you'll always find something you want to buy.
With a little one of our own we end up in the store on most visits. Equipped with quality clothes for all seasons, it's a fun store browse for any age!
Grow Children's Boutique
482 2 AveWith a little one of our own we end up in the store on most visits. Equipped with quality clothes for all seasons, it's a fun store browse for any age!
Browsing plants brings joy on even the most mundane of days - this store is full of beautiful plants and pots for a range of prices. Visit and enjoy!
The Green Petal (Floral Design and Gifts)
421 2 AveBrowsing plants brings joy on even the most mundane of days - this store is full of beautiful plants and pots for a range of prices. Visit and enjoy!
GearHub has all the rentals you need to enjoy Fernie in any weather and the staff's knowledge will help you plan equipment and activities!
25 locals recommend
GearHub Sports
401 1st AveGearHub has all the rentals you need to enjoy Fernie in any weather and the staff's knowledge will help you plan equipment and activities!
With items for rental or purchase, we've found great ski jackets, toques, bags & accessories here but they do so much more! Check out their store in early Spring for some great winter sales!
8 locals recommend
Ski Base
432 2 AveWith items for rental or purchase, we've found great ski jackets, toques, bags & accessories here but they do so much more! Check out their store in early Spring for some great winter sales!
Outdoor Adventures
The perfect spot to start any day adventure with dozens of great mountain hikes starting from this central spot. We are huge fans of the Spineback climb, combining a bit of usual and more advanced climbing to end in a spectacular view. All hikes out of this lodge are well worth the effort, and we love to finish the afternoon with a picnic by the beautiful lake which is the most idyllic spot for a leisurely kayak!
32 locals recommend
Island Lake Lodge
602a 2 AveThe perfect spot to start any day adventure with dozens of great mountain hikes starting from this central spot. We are huge fans of the Spineback climb, combining a bit of usual and more advanced climbing to end in a spectacular view. All hikes out of this lodge are well worth the effort, and we love to finish the afternoon with a picnic by the beautiful lake which is the most idyllic spot for a leisurely kayak!
Whilst the ski hill has mainly one use in the winter, the spring, summer & fall opens up a mountain of possibilities. With hikes & biking for all abilities, we love the range of possibilities the mountain provides. One of our absolute favourite hikes is Polar Peak - accessible by hopping on the Elk Chair (tickets available at the ski hill base) and full of different terrains including a good amount of amateur rock climbing. For an easier hike with a view, try taking the Elk chair and complete the Summer Road Trail, a good family challenge!
74 locals recommend
Fernie Alpine Resort
5339 Fernie Ski Hill RdWhilst the ski hill has mainly one use in the winter, the spring, summer & fall opens up a mountain of possibilities. With hikes & biking for all abilities, we love the range of possibilities the mountain provides. One of our absolute favourite hikes is Polar Peak - accessible by hopping on the Elk Chair (tickets available at the ski hill base) and full of different terrains including a good amount of amateur rock climbing. For an easier hike with a view, try taking the Elk chair and complete the Summer Road Trail, a good family challenge!
Away from the ski hill Castle Mountain provides some of our favourite snowshoe spots. Head up Castle Mountain toward Castle Rocks and start at Coal Creek Road Bridge. A more relaxed snowshoe with sunning views throughout, perfect for any snowshoeing ability.
Montane Hut
Away from the ski hill Castle Mountain provides some of our favourite snowshoe spots. Head up Castle Mountain toward Castle Rocks and start at Coal Creek Road Bridge. A more relaxed snowshoe with sunning views throughout, perfect for any snowshoeing ability.
Traveler advice
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Explore Everything!
We love this town and there are some fantastic people who live and work here. We'd encourage everyone to explore as much as possible - we love trying new trails and new eateries every time we visit.