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Fernie, British Columbia is a vibrant and friendly mountain town in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, known for its champagne powder snow and cool local vibe.

Imagine powder stashes, bluebird days, wide smiles, goggle tans and après on patios overlooking majestic mountains. That's what spring skiing in Fernie is about.

But wait, there is so much more to do and experience. Scroll down to explore!

FERNIE ALPINE RESORT SKI & STAY PACKAGES

Save with Fernie Alpine Resort hot deals and ski & stay packages, choose from ski-in ski-out, on-mountain or in-town lodging locations. Offers typically have book-by deadlines and change and adjust throughout the season. Use the fields below to view rates, availability and even book!

SPRING BREAK FAMILY FUN

Fernie offers an array of family-friendly activities and services for a perfect family vacation. Spring skiing at Fernie Alpine Resort is guaranteed fun for all ages and skill levels. Fill your days with skiing, snowboarding, level up your skills with the Resort's Snow School or try other outdoor adventures such as guided snowshoeing, fat biking or cross-country skiing tours. 

 

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49th ANNUAL GRIZ DAYS FESTIVAL

March 6 - 8, 2026

Fernie's biggest winter celebration is multi-day festival of fun-filled family-friendly events, activities, fundraising and entertainment all around town and at the ski resort. 

Some of the Griz Days weekend highlights include:

  • Extreme Griz Competition
  • Griz Parade 
  • Live Music
  • Fireworks
  • Griz on the Mountain
  • Raging Elk Dummy Downhill
  • and so much more...

This year's theme is Nordic Ice, we encourage you to dress up, show up and have fun!

 

Griz Days Festival Details

TRAVEL DEALS & PACKAGES

With a diversity of accommodation options in Fernie, you are bound to find what you're looking for. Save by booking direct and with our packages and offers.

When planning your trip to Fernie BC, book directly with our local accommodators and save with the best rates!

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GETTING TO FERNIE, BC

Completely surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, Fernie is situated in the southeast corner of British Columbia along Highway 3 close to border with Alberta and Montana, US.  Fernie is an easy drive from the prairies, and only

  • a 3.5 hour drive from Calgary, AB
  • a 2.5 hour drive from Lethbridge, AB
  • a 2.25 hour drive from Whitefish & Kalispell, Montana.

On the BC side, Fernie is a 1-hour drive from Cranbrook, BC and 3.5 hours from Golden, BC or Nelson, BC.  Closest airports are Cranbrook and Calgary with daily flights from various Canadian cities and car rentals.  Kalispell Airport in Montana is just a 2 hour drive away. Be sure to plan and book your trip ahead.

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