Fernie, BC Travel Guide 2019/2020 | Page 24

A Taste of Fernie Eclectic dining is offered in every corner of Fernie. For a community of just over 5,000 residents visitors continually rave about the dining styles and options available. Indulge in fresh BC and farm- to-table cuisine. Savour authentic international fare. Eat al fresco from local gourmet food trucks. Immerse yourself in the local outdoor patio culture. Taste Fernie’s unique locally made creations. Locally made. Locally inspired. Fernie’s passionate foodie vibe has inspired a burgeoning locally-made scene and delectable events such as the forest-foraged cuisine at Island Lake Lodge’s Untamed Kootenays Culinary event. Quench your thirst with a unique range of local beverages including handcrafted Fernie Brewing Co. beers, Fernie Distillers’ artisan spirits, locally roasted Rooftop Coffee, along with handcrafted smoothies, juices and kombucha. For a more personalized dining option hire Red Seal Chef Barrie Elliott of Fernie Catering Co. or stop by Le Grand Fromage for a selection of BC and international gourmet cheeses and more. The taste of Fernie is only complete with a stop at both Happy Cow Ice Cream for fresh churned ice-cream featuring local ingredients, and Beanpod where customers can sample and stock up on authentic bean-to-bar chocolate made on site. After dark. Laid-back live music lounges, hilarious comedy and quiz nights, big bands and international DJ’s. Find your rhythm in Fernie with endless nightlife options to suit all tastes. Family friendly venues and restaurants feature live music to enjoy over dinner, friends are made when entertainment goes interactive with jam nights, karaoke and team trivia. Dance floors pulse late into the night with guest DJs and every style of music from jazz and blues to country, rock, pop and hip-hop. 24