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  Fernie, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The City of Fernie is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada, surrounded by the Canadian Rockies.
Fernie lies on the Elk River, along Canada's southernmost east-west transportation corridor through the Rockies that crosses the range via the Crowsnest Pass, 40 km to the east.
Fernie would remain an important residential base for mine labour, along with the new communities of Sparwood and Elkford that sprung up much closer to these new mines.
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 Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
The mountain community of Fernie lies tucked away in a narrow valley in the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains, in the heart of southeast British Columbia.
Location: Fernie is located on Highway 3 in the extreme southeastern corner of British Columbia, 15 miles (31 km) south of Sparwood and 26 miles (42 km) from the Alberta/British Columbia border.
Crowsnest Provincial Park, east of Fernie on Hwy 3, is close to Crowsnest Pass (elevation 1367 m), where the climate is somewhat dramatic because of a narrow flow of air through the pass from Alberta; the imposing Erickson and Loop Ridges of the Rockies stand nearby.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?townID=3493   (1245 words)

  
 Fernie Alpine Resort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fernie Alpine Resort is an Alpine ski resort, located near the town of Fernie, British Columbia, Canada.
Fernie Alpine Resort is owned by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies which also owns ski areas at Lake Louise, Kimberley, Fortress Mountain, Nakiska, Mont Sainte-Anne, and Stoneham.
Fernie Alpine Resort was originally called "Fernie Snow Valley" before being sold in 1997 to RCR.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fernie_Alpine_Resort   (207 words)

  
 Fernie BC - Canadian Rockies Ski Vacation Destination   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Fernie's spectacular mountain setting, nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains, could remind you of Banff, Alberta, long before commercial development (though this is rapidly changing).
Although, there are no mines located right at Fernie, it serves as a bedroom community to the coal mines in the area with about half of the population associated with mining.
Over the past few years Fernie has seen an acceleration in the development of new subdivisions in town and on the ski hill, and if all developers are able to see their plans fully completed Fernie alone will gain around 2,000 new housing units.
www.ultimaterockies.com /destinations/fernie.html   (890 words)

  
 Tucked into Rocky Mountains, Fernie is a town for all seasons | ajc.com
FERNIE, British Columbia — Everybody knows about Banff and Lake Louise, the postcard settings of the Canadian Rockies, with their Old World hotels, their peaks of imposing, showy beauty.
Fernie could have gone either way, but it has charted a middle course, hanging onto vestiges of its mining heritage, without seeming like yet another mountain town overrun by bicyclists in Lycra demanding seven kinds of mineral water.
Fernie's base elevation is around 3,500 feet, which is not very high by the standards of the Rockies, but it also means most people will not have altitude headaches in their first couple of days.
www.ajc.com /travel/content/travel/otherdestinations/int_stories/0405/03trcanadafernie.html   (1795 words)

  
 Rocky Mountains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rocky Mountains are commonly defined to stretch from the Liard River in British Columbia, down to the Rio Grande in New Mexico.
Canada's largest coal mines are in the Crowsnest Pass near Sparwood, British Columbia and Elkford, British Columbia; additional coal mines exist near Hinton, Alberta.
The adjacent Columbia Mountains in British Columbia and Idaho contain major resorts such as Schweitzer, Panorama and Kicking Horse.
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 Fernie, British Columbia - Elk Valley BC - Accommodations, Fishing Lodges and Skiing
Fernie, a city of 5000, is located in the Elk Valley in the southeast corner of British Columbia in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Fernie is on Highway #3 (Crowsnest Pass Highway) 97 km (60 mi.) east of Cranbrook, 50 km west of the Alberta/BC border.
In winter, Fernie Alpine Resort draws skiers and boarders for some of the most lustrous powder snow in North America, averaging 8.8 m (29 ft) a year.
www.bctravel.com /se/fernie   (446 words)

  
 Canadian Genealogy and History Links - British Columbia
British Columbia Archival Union List A database of fonds and collection level descriptions of records held at 156 publicly-accessible archival repositories in the province.
1881 and 1891 Census of Vancouver Island Searchable database for the 1881and 1891 census of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
Electoral History of British Columbia 1871-1986 An historical overview of electoral activities in the Province of British Columbia during the 115 year period from 1871 to 1986.
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 Holiday House in Fernie, British Columbia
Fernie house is located in the spectacular Lizard Range of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Holiday in Fernie: Fernie, located in the Elk Valley is an area of four seasons with an array of uncrowded, high quality outdoor activities.
Getting there: Fernie and the enchanting Elk Valley of southern British Columbia is one of the last great, accessible wilderness regions of North America, and is located just two hours north of Kalispell, Montana, and 3 hours south of Calgary, Alberta.
www.worldvacationrentals.net /detailed/3429.html   (672 words)

  
 RSN British Columbia - Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort has a well-deserved reputation for excellent snow conditions and spectacular scenery.
Fernie Alpine Resort is located in the Southeast corner of the B.C. Rockies on Highway No.3 approximately 60 km (40 miles) from the Alberta and U.S. borders.
It is 5 km (3 miles) from the City of Fernie and only 1.5km up the hill from the highway intersection.
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 Mountain Biking Canadian Rockies Fernie British Columbia.
The Fernie area, like many within the Rockies, is blessed with outstanding on and off-road biking terrain.
Fernie itself has over 30 marked trails, many with obstacles such as ramps and jumps.
One of Fernie's leading biking operators is Fernie Fat Tire, they can arrange up to week long itineraries for visitors.
www.elkvalleyvacations.com /biking.htm   (157 words)

  
 Fernie British Columbia with Airporter /Airport Shuttle Express and the Calgary Airport
Fernie British Columbia with Airporter /Airport Shuttle Express and the Calgary Airport
The Greyhound Terminal in Fernie is the Park Place Lodge who can sell Greyhound as well as our shuttle transfer ticket for Fernie clients.
In the unlikely event you must cancel a 72 hour advance cancellation notice is required or you will be billed for the service as this is when the driver and van are assigned.
www.airportshuttleexpress.com /Fernie.htm   (938 words)

  
 Destination: Fernie, British Columbia
Commuter flights land in Cranbrook, B.C., which is 75 minutes west of Fernie (if the roads are clear).
Fernie's entertainment scene is expanding as fast as its mountain.
Fernie's most cosmopolitan one-two punch resides in an old stone livery building on 4th Street.
www.skiingmag.com /skiing/feature/article/0,12910,328487,00.html   (404 words)

  
 Fernie BC Accommodations - Best Rates in Fernie British Columbia!
Fernie, British Columbia is a town steeped in tradition and history, yet provides a taste of the international flare.
A place with breathtaking views, Fernie has captured the attention of skiers, boarders, mountain bikers, golfers, fly enthusiasts and nature walkers.
People come to Fernie, British Columbia for a vacation, but they soon fall in love with the place.
www.fernievacationrentals.com   (367 words)

  
 City of Fernie - British Columbia, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The City of Fernie is offering a FREE Spring Pick-up for Lawn and Garden Waste.
The City of Fernie maintains an off leash area in James White Park in the old minor baseball field, across from the tennis courts.
Take a look at our small collection of photos of Fernie from yesteryear, along with a more recent photo of the same viewpoint in the downtown core.
www.fernie.ca   (189 words)

  
 Fernie, British Columbia, Calgary, Alberta, Canada fly fishing, trout fishing guide, lodge,
Based out the town of Fernie in Southeastern BC, our company provides a professional guiding service on a variety of waters in the Canadian Rockies.
Single or multi-day trips to these fantastic fisheries are easily combined with an Elk River package based out of Fernie (approximately one hour away), or at local accommodations.
Of course good fishing is only one element of your vacation and any holiday can easily be ruined by poor accommodations, travel delays or a multitude of other unwanted surprises.
worldwidefishing.com /britishcolumbia/b1655?...+Fly+Fishing+Services   (791 words)

  
 Fernie.com Fernie BC - Events
The Powder 8’s are a Fernie tradition, drawing competitors from throughout BC and Alberta...
Fernie’s restaurants put their best foot forward in this fantastic display of gastronomy, set in the beautiful outdoors...
Fernie is the start of the TransRockies Challenge, one of the toughest Mountain Bike Races in the world...
www.fernie.com /events/intro.html   (138 words)

  
 SameSun Backpacker Lodges - Fernie, Youth Hostels Fernie, British Columbia Youth Hostels, Rockies, Fernie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Fernie, British Columbia is hidden in the Elk Valley a short drive from Calgary Alberta.
The reputation of Fernie Alpine Resort, included in our Rocky Mountain Ripper Ski Package, as the steepest, deepest mountain in the Rockies is spreading for a reasonÂ…its true.
Fernie is only 3 hours from Calgary International Airport and an hour away from Cranbrook BC and is fully serviced by all modes of transportation.
realadventures.com /listings/1025706.htm?&mNewSummaryStyle=2&...   (348 words)

  
 Island Lake Lodge & Powder Cowboy Cat-skiing, Fernie, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Island Lake Lodge and Powder Cowboy Cat-skiing are nestled in the Canadian Rockies, near Fernie, British Columbia.
You awake to the sun illuminating the peaks of BC's Kootenay Rockies.
Experience the wonders of the Old Growth British Columbia Cedar forest discovering 800 year-old Western Red Cedars and Douglas Firs.
www.bcadventure.com /islandlakelodge   (160 words)

  
 Fernie BC photo gallery
Fernie, British Columbia, Canada I stayed at the Park Place Hotel in Fernie.
I include views of the historic, business district of Fernie, British Columbia, a warm and friendly place with a backdrop of the mighty Rockies.
My four days in Fernie were wonderful, but time came to board a jet and head back to the U.S. We flew high above the mountains, into the clouds and beyond.
www.philbeaver.com /fernie_bc_photo_gallery.htm   (363 words)

  
 Fernie Alpine Resort Vacation Accommodations & Reservations - Rocky Mountain Vacations
In addition, several trails provide access to the alpine and huge snow bowls which are popular with expert sledders with large, powerful machines.
The Fernie Snowmobile Map details popular riding trails in the Fernie area and is available through the Visitor Info-Centre and various businesses Cost is $2 with a portion of the proceeds going towards local trail maintenance and development programs.
Fernie Trail Passes are required for all drivers and can be purchased at Visitor Info-Centre or Fas Gas, with proceeds going towards trail maintenance.
www.fernievacations.com /recreation_pages/snowmobiling.html   (236 words)

  
 Elk Valley Vacations Fernie British Columbia Canadian Rockies Tour Operator.
A specialist tour operator based in Fernie, BC Elk Valley Vacations Ltd offers skiing, fishing, golfing and other winter and summer activities and accommodation packages in the Canadian Rockies and Fernie Alpine Resort in particular.
Fernie offers world recognised Alpine skiing: Skiing; it has kms of groomed Cross-country skiing trails: Cross-Country Skiing; some of the best back-country and groomed skidoo terrain in BC:Skidoo; and we can offer access to the most exclusive of heli-skiing operations:Heli-skiing; and two of the best cat skiing operations in Canada:Cat-skiing;
Fernie is awash with prepared trails and mountain bike obstacles Mountain Biking; or you can sample some of the Rockies' finest climbing terrain.
www.elkvalleyvacations.com   (467 words)

  
 Fernie, British Columbia.
Fernie and the enchanting Elk Valley of southern British Columbia is one of the last great, accessible wilderness regions of North America, and is located just two hours north of Kalispell, Montana, and 3 hours south of Calgary, Alberta.
Access to Fernie from the USA is from Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell, Montana and then a short 1.5-2 hour drive across the border to Fernie.
Fernie House, located at the base of Fernie Alpine Resort village, is a special place of scenic beauty that offers outdoor enthusiasts the ultimate in year round "mountain" accommodation.
www.purewest.com /destinations/fernie   (768 words)

  
 SkiCentral - Ski Fernie British Columbia
Located at Fernie Alpine Resort in the Elk Valley of the southern Rocky Mountains of British Columbia.
Fernie Mountain Lodge in the heart of the East Kootenays, British Columbia.
Snowcat adventures in the backcountry of Elk Valley near Fernie, British Columbia.
www.skicentral.com /fernie.html   (412 words)

  
 Mountain Destiny - Bob Outhwaite REMAX Fernie, BC Area Real Estate in the Kootenay Rockies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Elkford, Sparwood, and Fernie are the Three Main Communities of the Fabulous Elk Valley.
Fernie, the Elk Valley, and the entire East Kootenay have become a Destination of Choice for World Travelers, and also for Visitors from Neighbouring Alberta and the Rest of Canada as well as the United States.
is the Gateway to British Columbia as you enter the Province from Alberta through the Crowsnest Pass on Hwy#3, and a 20 minute drive from Fernie.
www.fernierealestate.biz   (1017 words)

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