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FWA Backcountry Lodge

Cozy lodge 20 minutes from Fernie. Sleeps up to 28 in 8 bedrooms. Great for weddings & retreats.

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Established in 1986, Fernie Wilderness Adventures provide clients an exceptional wilderness experience in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.

The charming stacked log cabin awaits your arrival at the end of a tree-lined road about 20 minutes drive from Fernie (road suitable for all vehicles). Cozy and uncomplicated, experience a true taste of the Canadian Rockies.

The lodge boasts a spacious vaulted living area with a solid wood dining table where guests share stories and recollections of their mountain adventures.

Stay At The Lodge

The lodge is available year-round (except peak catskiing season) for full-lodge bookings. 2 night minimum applies.

Rooms can be booked individually when also booking fly fishing or catskiing with Fernie Wilderness Adventures. Minimum 2 guests. 

Lodge Features

  • 8 bedrooms (18 beds)
  • Off-grid with a combination of generator, solar and propane power
  • Wifi and limited phone service
  • Lounge area with leather sofas, wood burning fireplace and forest views
  • Extensive grounds featuring:
    • Large deck with outdoor seating
    • Wood-burning hot tub
    • Outdoor firepit
    • Outdoor shower for summer use
  • Secluded location with backcountry road access
  • Additional space on-site for camping 

Feel the warmth, serenity, and comfort of a rustic backcountry lodge experience.

Weddings & Corporate Retreats 

If you're searching for a wedding venue or the perfect spot for your next corporate retreat, that blends wild mountain beauty with relaxed back-country charm, look no further than Fernie Wilderness Adventures Backcountry Lodge. 

Here, you’ll find:

  • A private full-lodge rental experience, meaning you and your guests get exclusive use of the space and grounds, for a relaxed, connected event.
  • A wedding ceremony set-up right in the forest,  perfect for an intimate, outdoorsy vibe.
  • Comfortable accommodations right on-site.
  • Flexible event options: From cozy gatherings of up to ~30 people across the lodge and grounds, to larger celebrations (with additional tents and rentals) for up to ~60 or more.

So whether you’re planning a forest-edge exchange of vows, a casual weekend of skiing and celebration, or a full-blown mountain party under the pines, this lodge delivers the wilderness-event experience in a way that’s both relaxed and extraordinary.

Lodging Amenities

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    Outdoor Hot tub
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    Fireplace
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    Kitchen/Kitchenette