Fernie Fox Hotel Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
- Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
- Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
- Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
- One or more entry points are automated
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
- Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
- Accessible path of travel and accessible style tables/booths
- Multiple floors with an elevator that is large enough for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
- Rooms for guests using mobility devices
- Accessible route to accessible rooms
- Entry door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Lowered "spyhole" in door
- Lowered room controls (light switches, temperature controls)
- Lowered bed height (550-600 mm)
- Space between furniture is a minimum of 900 mm
- Space on both sides of bed for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
- Lowered hanging space in closet
- Additional guest rooms have visually or hard of hearing features
- Door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Roll-under sink minimum roll under height 684 mm
- Lowered mirror at sink vanity
- No threshold roll-in shower
- Shower chair with backrest (fixed or portable) within reach of controls
- Handheld showerhead with lever controls
- Bathtub with grab bars
- Raised toilet - 430-480 mm above floor with grab bars
- Grab bars at toilet
Vision
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
Hearing
- Accommodation has closed captioning on TVs/video boards
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
- Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
- Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
- Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
- Minimal visual clutter and obstacles
- Nonslip floor surfaces with minimal reflection
- Door handles have colour contrast with the body of the door; doors and frames have colour contrast with adjacent walls; any glass doors are marked to make them clearly visible
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
- Directional signs at key decision points, including main entrances, restrooms, lounges, and reception desks
- Signs are clear and concise, in large, plain font with good contrast between text and background
- Signs include both text and pictures to help indicate the use of different rooms
- Signs are well lit
- Signs have minimal glare or reflection
- Entrance and exit are clearly identified on doors (including stalls and back of the main door)
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
General
- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with cognitive disabilities
- System in place for guests to contact a staff member for help if required
- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with mobility, visual, and hearing requirements
- Business has a dog relief area on site
- Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use
The Fernie Fox Hotel is conveniently located on Highway #3, just minutes away from all you Fernie adventures. It is one of the only hotels in BC powered by solar energy, with sustainability and community initiatives at the forefront of everything we do. Ski & bike storage Pet friendly rooms 2x EV car chargers – 1x 40 Amp Universal Destination Charger, and 1x 60 Amp Tesla Destination Charger Large outdoor covered deck with BBQ Awesome outdoor hot tub Free guest laundry Free unrestricted WiFi Meeting room with board table Full modern guest kitchen Ski and town shuttle in the winter* All the above amenities are all included in the overnight rate. Our convenient location and large, well lit parking lot offers travellers easy access to all of Fernies recreational amenities, with Smittys and Husky gas and convenience store located on the same lot, as well as parking options for trailers and snowmobiles. We have an onsite green space for dogs, and immediate access to the Fernie Valley Pathway. Our sustainability initiatives include a 52.4 kW solar array on the roof, and an energy audit program to provide guests with an understanding of their stays carbon footprint.