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Fall Iconic

Photo Spots

Fernie’s scenic beauty shines differently in Fall. Find and photograph historic attractions, big Rocky Mountain viewpoints, waterfalls, rivers or parks as autumn colours transform the local landscape.

Mountainous town street with cyclist, trees, and buildings; blue sky.

Historic Downtown Fernie

Historic Downtown Fernie with its Rocky Mountain backdrop. Photograph from every crosswalk along 2nd Avenue between 7th Street and 5th Street, but be sure to look both ways before you step out. Enjoy quaint shops, cafes, restaurants and heritage buildings.

Autumn trees frame a winding Elk River beneath snow-capped mountains.

The Elk River

The Elk River runs gently through Fernie, with many beautiful vantage points. Capture this river shot in late fall with the snow-capped Lizard Range from the North Fernie Bridge.

Two people sitting on a bench overlooking a sunlit mountain valley town.

Swine Flu Bench

Mt. Proctor viewpoint taken from the bench at the top of the Swine Flu Trail. Bike or hike up from the Fernie Visitor Information Centre.

Mountain valley with autumn grasses, forest, and dramatic cloudy sky
Golfer in blue shirt swings club on green course with mountains behind.

Fernie Golf Club

You will find unparalleled views of the every rugged neighbouring mountain peaks whether you visit Fernie Golf Club for a quick round in the summer or fall months or explore the trails by cross-country ski in the winter season.

Cyclists ride along a lakeside trail beneath autumn mountains and cloudy skies.

Dogwood Park

Dogwood Park is an easy to access riverside spot to soak in the great mountain views and witness Fernie's colourful fall time foliage. A family-friendy trail connects to Fernie's Town trail which includes James White Park and Annex Park. There is vehicular access to Dogwood Park at the end of 11th Street.

Woman walking on path to red brick building with mountains in background.

Fernie Courthouse

Named one of BC's Best Buildings by the Architecture Foundation of BC, the Court House was built in 1907 and is still in use today. The grounds are a venue to outdoor wedding ceremonies. The Court House is part of Fernie's Heritage Walking Tour.

City Hall building with colorful flags, surrounded by garden and walkway, blue sky with clouds.

Fernie City Hall

Built in 1905, City Hall was once home to the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company and now depicts Fernie's mining legacy with the Miner's Walk on its grounds. Fernie City Hall is also part of Fernie's Heritage Walking Tour

Woman sitting on a bench taking photo of lake and mountains with phone.

Maiden Lake

Maiden Lake at 19th Street and 9th Avenue is a great spot to capture fall foliage with a backdrop of Mt Proctor, the Three Sisters and Mt Fernie. If you're lucky, you may also spot a beaver working tirelessly on his lodge, deer cautiously grazing, bald eagle searching for his next meal and various species of waterfowl. 

Two people walk across a metal truss bridge over a rocky stream at the Mount Fernie Provincial Park.

Mt. Fernie Provincial Park

Mount Fernie Provincial Park's lush forest and easy trails provide so many photo opportunities. Access Gorby Trail or Sherwoody Trail from various points within the campground.

Waterfall cascading down rocky slope, surrounded by lush greenery and trees; blue sky with clouds in background.

Fairy Creek Falls

Fairy Creek Falls is one of Fernie’s most popular and family-friendly trails. A short, mostly flat hike leads to this lovely spot from the Visitor Centre.

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