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  • Enjoying the views at Island Lake Lodge
  • Hiking Goldilocks Trail at Island Lake Lodge
  • Hiking the Spineback trail at Island Lake Lodge

The 7,000 acres of pristine wilderness at Island Lake offers over 100kms of trails. 

NOTICE: Island Lake Lodge will be open for dining, spa and accommodation Friday - Tuesday from June 25th - September 12th, 2023, with some blackout dates/weekends.

2023 access to hiking trails on Island Lake Lodge property:

  • All trails are open daily from June 25th - September 12th.
  • VEHICLE ACCESS to the Lodge is available Friday - Tuesday only.
    • On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the Lodge access road is closed beyond the lower parking lot, and Lodge services are not available.
  • Free parking at Island Lake Lodge's lower parking lot, 2.3km up Mt Fernie Park Road from Highway 3, available daily from June 25th - September 12th. This parking lot is 4.5km from the Lodge.
    • This will be the primary hiking staging area to access Island Lake's trails on Wednesdays and Thursdays. 
  • Anyone hiking Heiko's Trail with plans to start or end at Island Lake Lodge are requested to plan and call a day ahead to confirm access to the Lodge on days when only the lower parking lot is available. Heiko's can also be hiked using an alternate route - Hartley Lake Road & Mt Fernie Trail route. Read More.

 For summer dates and hours of operations please visit the Lodge Calendar or call for details.

 Click here for information on the trails and access to the lodge.

Want to learn about flora and fauna? Trained hiking guides can take you on a short half-day interpretive walk or an all-day adventure. A guided hike is a great way to discover places you may not experience on your own and learn about the local flora and fauna.

2023 Guided Hiking Info

Learn more about guided hike options or, call 1-888-422-8754 to inquire. More details.

Hiking Trails

Explore Island Lakes Lodges interactive trail map, or download a digital version of their paper trail map

  • Featured Trails include:
  • Big White Peak (Glacier Lilies)
  • Heiko's Trail
  • Goldilocks
  • Lizard Lake
  • Contact Information
  • 888-422-8754 (Toll Free)
  • 250-423-3700
  • Contact By Email
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  • www.islandlakelodge.com/hiking-fernie
  • 7.2km up Mt Fernie Park Road, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
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