An Introduction to Fernie BC
The City of Fernie is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada, surrounded by the Canadian Rockies. Founded in 1898 and incorporated in July 1904, the municipality presently has a population of exactly 4,217 although the population drastically increases throughout the winter.
This influx is due to Fernie Alpine Ski Resort, located 3 miles from the city of Fernie. The resort boasts the highest annual snowfall (29ft) of any resort in the Canadian Rockies, as well as 10 ski lifts servicing 107 different trails with a vertical drop of 857m (2811 ft), and a total of 2504 skiable acres.
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The History Of Fernie BC
A tale of love, betrayal, and a prophecy fulfilled.
The Fernie community has a colourful history, ever since it sprung to life on the heels of the railroad in 1898.As legend has it, William Fernie, founder of the city, met with a tribe of First Nations during one of his coal prospecting trips, when he noticed one of the chieftain's daughters wearing a necklace of shining black stones.
The fire near Fernie Alpine Ski Resort that reduced Fernie to ashes. It's a testament to their perseverance that they rebuilt...twice.
He quickly realized the stones were coal, and inquired about their source. The First Nations' Chief said we would reveal the location upon the condition that Fernie marry his daughter. Fernie, not one to pass up an opportunity, agreed.
After learning the location of the coal deposits, William Fernie refused to keep the end of the bargain and marry the daughter, invoking the wrath of the Chief. He laid a curse upon the valley, prophesizing the region would experience fire, famine and flood.
In 1904, the first fire swept through the town, destroying much of the wooden business section of Fernie. But the worst was yet to come. On August 1, 1908, a forest fire reduced most of the city to charred ash.
Fernie was quickly rebuilt, and out of the ashes rose new buildings of brick and stone. Many of these buildings still stand in Fernie's downtown core, offering residents and visitors remnants of a heritage over 100 years old.
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While many visitors to Fernie will opt to stay at the ski resort, it can be pricy. If you're worried about the expense of on mountain Fernie accomodation, consider staying in the Fernie township instead.The trip is only a brief 3 miles from the mountain village, and you won't need a vehicle, since an inexpensive shuttle runs between the resort and downtown Fernie 5 times daily.
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Downtown Fernie also features a more extensive bar and restaurant scene, with live music and culinary choices from around the world.
For more options, including hostels, RV parks, camp grounds, motels, hotels and lodges, plus information on reservations, package deals and seasonal rates visit Fernie.com's handy lodging directory.
Fernie Survival Guide
A must-read for serious vistiors to Fernie
This excellent, resource-filled guide to Fernie gives you the real deal. As the introduction explains:"Fernie locals pride themselves on not being another Whistler - this town is the real deal, a working mountain town with a great history and lots of stories to tell.
From the bootlegging of the early part of the 19th century, to the history of miners slogging it out underground, Fernie was built on blood, sweat and pride from way back."
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Useful Fernie BC Resources
Get more Fernie with these handy resources
- Fernie Accommodations
- If you're heading to Fernie alpine ski resort, you'll need a place to stay. Forget the hotels and stay in a beautiful, fully-furnished ski condo instead. Browse Fernie accommodation listings now!
- Fernie Maps
- Wondering how to get to Fernie BC or where to stay? Here are some useful maps to get yourself oriented.
- Fernie Tourism Official Website
- While it looks like it hasn't been updated since 1998, the official website for Fernie tourism offers a wealth of information for the curious web surfer.
- Fernie Historical Photo Gallery
- This website pays homage to the career of photographer Joseph Frederick Spalding and provides an introduction to his contributions to photography, culture, and tourism, both for Fernie and British Columbia.
- Our Fernie
- A well-maintained community portal for Fernie and Fernie alpine resort. Has some great resources, along with Fernie news, photos, classifieds directory, and more.
- Fernie on Wikipedia.org
- Always a pleasure to visit, Wikipedia's entry on Fernie is no slouch. Read up on the town's history, climate, exports, and everything in between.
- Fernie Chamber of Commerce
- The Fernie Chamber of Commerce website (also looking suspiciously like it was abandoned in 1998...at least from a design perspective) dishes up the most comprehensive list of businesses in Fernie.
- Fernie Dining & Nightlife
- Wondering where to head for a quick bite to eat or a night out in Fernie? Here's a big list of choices: everything from high-end cuisine to pizza by the slice.
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