Fernie is a rapidly developing first-class out-of-season resort, a venue for international competitions. The height of the snow cover reaches 9 meters here.

In addition to the chic conditions for recreation, it is difficult to find something interesting in Fernier for those who like to combine rest with the excursion program - even "architectural raisins" can not be scraped together here - two fires in the beginning The twentieth century completely destroyed all buildings. But, on the other hand, in Canada you can find a great many interesting places that are worth visiting.

How to get

The resort has very convenient transport links. Through its very center is a highway, along which it is possible to reach the settlements that are west of and east of Fernier. If lovers of ski trails prefer to travel by rail, then there will be no difficulties - when in 1898 a certain William Fernier discovered a coal deposit in this place, he made every effort to build a railway. Sitting on a train, tourists can get to all regions of Canada.

105 km from the city, Kimberley airport is located Cranbrook Canadian Rockies airport. You can get to the airport by taxi or by bus. Transfer time to the nearest airport in Calgary - about three and a half hours.

History

Fernier resort was not always a resort. Once upon a time in the southeast of British Columbia, west of Alberta was just a local ski center. But the rocky mountains, beautiful snow cover, reaching a height of 875 centimeters, rapidly growing popularity of the place led to the fact that in 1997 the center received the status of a resort. All this happened after his purchase by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.

Slopes and slopes

106 km of mountain trails are arranged in such a way that both veteran pro skiers and timid newcomers here will ride not only "on the strengths", but also interesting. The resort has almost the same number of trails at all levels, 6 chairlifts and 4 drag lifts, 15 km of plain ski trails, fan park and halfpipe.

Green trails for beginners are very well-groomed, so getting injured on them is problematic (well if only to try very hard). The blue tracks are also sufficiently manicured and are of interest to those who assess their skills as an average. Direct areas here are adjacent to the slopes - therefore, a ride with a breeze and run, pushing with sticks, on different sections of the route will be possible.

Kitchen and restaurants

In general, Canadian cuisine is primarily meat and fish . Steaks, steaks, roast beefs - that's what a true Canadian respects, and look at the Max Restaurant-Park Place Lodg steak-house for these dishes. "Very good reviews about the Italian restaurant Mezzaluna.The Mexican restaurant El Guapo Mexican Diner can be recommended for a spicy lover.

And do not forget to finish your meal with a dessert with the obligatory ingredient - maple syrup. Canada and not to bite off national pride in the field of cool nariya - an unforgivable mistake.

Fernier hotels

For those who do not save on their vacation, the best choice will be a cottage right on the mountainside.There are many private traders renting out rent cozy houses - beautiful views from the window and the opportunity to be close to the skiing area vacationers receive a bonus. But there are some who are not attracted by the night silence of the mountain peaks - give them noise and a crowd of people. Night discotheques, spa services and other benefits of civilization can be selected to taste in any of the hotel complexes Fernier - in the city of many hotels of any star. There are also budget options for those who do not care about comfort, there would be a bed and a warm blanket.

Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Fernier

«After skiing ": bars, restaurants, cafes and clubs, dog sledding, sleigh rides," snowmobiles ", snowshoeing, ice fishing. Lost Boys Cafe - the main party place and the best restaurant on the mountain.