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Updated: December 2024
There's no shortage of excitement in Fernie this winter! Check out these top activities to make the most of the season—fun for everyone!
Visit Historic Downtown lined with century-old heritage buildings and unique shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and attractions.
Ski or snowboard at Fernie Alpine Resort with 145 runs and 3,550 vertical feet.
Book a day of snowcat skiing with Fernie Wilderness Adventures, the epic, social and affordable alternative to heliskiing. The 24/25 season starts on December 10th!
Visit the Fernie Museum to see the permanent ‘This is Our Fernie’ exhibit and the winter exhibit: ‘Home’. Don't forget to pick up the lastest copy of the Fernie Cultural Guide whilst there.
Enjoy nordic skiing at Fernie’s 4 cross-country ski areas with over 42km of groomed and track-set trails.
Visit Beanpod Chocolate, Coffee & Gelato for artisan chocolate made on site with hundred year old machines, or try fine cheese at Le Grand Fromage.
Taste local spirits at Fernie Distillers, sample local brews at Fernie Brewing Company, try locally roasted coffee at Rooftop Coffee Roasters or kombucha at Fernie Alpine Springs.
Try curling (typically starting in January), or get ringside and watch some live ice hockey when the Fernie Ghostrider play at the Memorial Arena.
Enjoy local live music and quiz nights at Fernie’s pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants.
Experience winter wonderland on snowshoe on many of Fernie’s trails or take a guided tour with Hike Fernie or Fernie Alpine Resort.
Check out the latest blockbusters at the Vogue Movie Theatre, or browse extensive collection of books and DVDs at Fernie Heritage Library.
Explore art, culture and heritage in Fernie by taking the self-guided Art Walk or Heritage Walking Tour.
Treat yourself at one of Fernie’s spas or join a yoga class, or swim a few laps at the Fernie Aquatic Centre.
Shop your heart out before dinner at Fernie’s many unique independent stores and boutiques.
Rent skates at Gearhub and enjoy public indoor skating at the Memorial Arena.
Level up your ski touring skills or attend an avalanche skills training course with Mountain Addicts.
Rent a snow bike and go fatbiking on resort and local trails. Join a fatbiking clinic with Ridetheory.
Enjoy Après Ski and live music at the famous Griz Bar or check out the Vodka Ice Bar (set to open early December) at Fernie Alpine Resort.
Also see our handy flyer with 20 Things To Do in Winter:
