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Explore Fernie's many amazing themed tours for all ages and interests with the FREE Iconic Fernie Mobile App.
With 7 themed self-guided tours to start, each tour highlights a variety of locations to explore, many are walkable on foot, by bike or by vehicle. Go your own pace and easily pick which locations under any theme to explore or do them all. These tours are best experienced between May - October each year during Fernie's spring, summer and fall season.
For those keen you can also choose to collect points along the way and redeem for local rewards. The more you explore, the more points you will collect. While the app is available for anyone to use with ease, you will need to create a free account in order to collect points. Points range from 25 to 200 per location. Once at the location you click on 'Collect Points' using your mobile data plan. You can then redeem points for gifts starting at 200 points by visiting the Fernie Visitor Centre. More point redemption sites will be added through the summer and fall!
Accumulated points can be redeemed for rewards at participating locations in the form of discounts or free gifts! What are you waiting for?! Get the Iconic Fernie App now and enjoy beautiful Fernie, British Columbia!
Iconic Fernie mobile app is brought to you by Tourism Fernie and is FREE to download onto your mobile device from Apple Store or on Google Play.
Follow The Fossils
Did you know that the Elk Valley, including Fernie area, is home to significant fossil deposits, including ammonites and marine life that once thrived when this area was covered by a prehistoric shallow sea?
Discover a region shaped over millions of yeas and learn about the rich record of prehistoric life. Fernie Paleo Trail is part of the larger Paleo Trail BC which includes a driving route from Sparwood to Cranbrook, through Fernie and Elko.
For The Younger Ones
Find the many family-friendly locations, free or affordable, to keep the young ones (under 12) having fun around Fernie/ From playgrounds and local attractions to nature walks, park and ice cream shops!
Iconic Photo Locations
Stroll, bike or drive to locations close to the city centre or take a hike to scenic spots and mountaintop views to enjoy the vista and take awesome photos.
Historic Pub Locations & Stories
Uncover Fernie's secrets of the past involving rum runners and unsavoury backroom cubs by visiting historic pub locations. Stop for refreshments at the historical establishments open today.
Locally Crafted Food & Drinks
Try refreshing locally made ice-cream, fresh treats from a local baker and master chocolatier. Discover Fernie's award-winning locally crafted beer and spirits. Shop for seasonal local produce.
Forests, Trails & Wildlife
Fernie is surrounded by the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. From gentle swaying cottonwoods to spectacular Red Cedars and an abundance of wildlife, find natural beauty wherever you look.
