Fernie on a Shoe String – Summer Things to Do in Fernie that are free or minimal cost
As travelers we are always interested in knowing all there is to see and do at a destination. It’s even better when it’s free or at a nominal cost (under $10/person)! Here’s the Fernie list!
- Frisbee Golf
- Aquatic Centre – Pool, Waterslide, Hot Tubs
- Water Park - new summer 2012 (opening end of July)
- Dirt Jump Park
- Skateboard Park
- Mountain Biking local trails (over 50+ trails)
- Extensive alpine hiking trails
- Walk the Great Cedar Trail Forest
- Walk the Ancient Cottonwood Interpretive Trail
- Visit the ducks at Annex Park
- See the turtles at Surveyors Lake
- Kids fishing in Coal Creek
- Head to the playing fields for baseball, soccer or friendly game of football
- Play tennis
- Kayak, Canoe, Surf or Float the Elk River
- Family Scenic Chairlift Ride
- Visit the Fernie Museum
- Self-Guided Heritage Walking Tour
- Tour of the Fernie Brewing Company
- Mine Tours & the Fernie Miner’s Walk
- Learn and watch traditional chocolate in the making
- Learn and watch traditional letterpress in action
- Visit the Mountain Market on Sundays
- Listen to live music on Wednesday Evenings
- Join in on Fernie’s Summer Socials on Sundays in Historic Downtown
- Visit the Fernie Nature Centre
- Explore historic downtown shops and dining
- Swim local area lakes
- Visit the Fernie Heritage Library, partake in Story Time
- Tour the Fernie Arts Station, the old CP Railway Station
- Enjoy the mountain scenery from local cafes and patios
Eat on a shoestring:
- Start the day with a Big Banger at Big Bang Bagels
- Devour a Smokin’ Joel Burger at The Pub Bar & Grill or hike up to Lost Boys Café.
- Take in the shadow of the Ghostrider and enjoy the nightly dinner special at the Fernie Golf & Country Club
Stay on a shoestring:
- Snow Valley Motel
- Red Tree Lodge
- Super 8 (breakfast included!)
- Raging Elk Hostel
