Fernie, British Columbia by K Gordon Schultz January 21, 2014 written by K Gordon Schultz January 21, 2014 0 comment 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 1.4K Fernie: Your Summer – or Winter – Outdoor Recreation Paradise in the Canadian Rockies This small city in the British Columbia side of the Canadian Rockies is a year-round paradise for outdoor lovers. In winter there are some 2,000 acres of skiing and snowboarding at Fernie Alpine Resort, which many powder lovers consider one of the best in Canada โ both for the skiing and the resort. And not to worry if the cross-country trail is more your thing than the downhill: Fernie boasts one of the best winter trail networks in the Rockies, with plenty of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, not to mention snowmobiling, snow cat skiing โ even dog-sled tours. Best of all, while Fernie resides in the Rockies, it is nestled deep in a mountain valley; its elevation is only 1,010 meters. The surrounding mountains block the prevailing winds, resulting in perfect soft powder in the winter months. And it gets plenty of it. Fernie Alpine Resort reports an annual average snowfall of 875 centimeters (350 inches, or 29 feet) of snow. The outdoor fun doesn’t stop when the snow melts though. There is fly-fishing, golf, and horseback riding if you’re looking for more relaxing things to do. If you want to crank up the adrenaline, you can tackle the ski trails on a mountain bike, or hop in a river raft or kayak for some water fun. Between the word-class accommodations and trails, we think you can find plenty enough to do in and around Fernie. But just in case you exhaust all the alternatives, there are plenty of other options for outdoor recreation, scenic beauty, and comfortable accommodations. Most notably there is Glacier National Park to the south, which is just 245 kilometers away across the U.S. border in Montana, while Banff, Alberta is 356 kilometers away to the north. Fernie Area Map View Larger Map Fernie Monthly Weather Averages Month High (ยฐC) Low (ยฐC) Rain (mm) Snow (cm) January -2.1 -11.4 45 92.1 February 1.4 -8.9 42.1 61 March 6 -5.1 53.6 37.8 April 11.6 -1.4 65 13.6 May 16.6 2.5 90.8 2.5 June 20.5 6.2 98.7 0 July 24.5 8 73.5 0 August 24.5 7.3 59.1 0 September 18.8 3.2 71.7 0.7 October 11.6 -0.8 92.7 8.4 November 2.5 -5.3 108.6 52.7 December -1.8 -10.1 59.8 88.1 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail K Gordon Schultz K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the clubโs operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir. previous post Jasper, Alberta next post Golden, British Columbia You may also like Calgary, Alberta January 21, 2014 Golden, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Jasper, Alberta January 21, 2014 Kimberley, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Whistler, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Lake Louise, Alberta January 10, 2014 Canmore, Alberta January 10, 2014 Vancouver, British Columbia January 10, 2014