|
Fernie Alpine Resort, breathtakingly situated 1,000 m (3,280 ft) high in the Canadian Rockies of southeastern BC, is a celebrated holiday destination renowned for its spectacular scenery and friendly ambiance. The mountain playground offers four seasons of outstanding activities. In the winter, the resort happens to be one of the continent's top downhill skiing and snowboarding destinations, named for three years running one of the Top 25 Resorts in North America (Skiing magazine). This snowy paradise offers terrain for skiers and boarders of all abilities, as well as cross-country skiing, snowmobile touring, snowshoeing, dogsledding and sleigh rides. Spring through fall, sports enthusiasts have easy access to hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, rafting and kayaking.
The alpine resort is located just 5 km (3 mi) from Fernie - an authentic mining town known for its warm hospitality, colourful history and turn-of-the-century architecture. Cranbrook Airport, just a 1-hour drive away, offers daily non-stops to and from Vancouver. By car, the resort is 2 hours from Kalispel, Montana, 3.5 hours from Calgary, Alberta and 4.5 hours from Spokane, Washington.
|