Birding & Wildlife Viewing in Fernie |
Hiking in Fernie
Easy Hikes & Nature Walks
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Birds
Mammals
Common Merganser Moose Ruffed Grouse
Rocky Mountain Elk
Great Blue Heron Mule Deer
Osprey White-tailed Deer
Bald Eagle Coyote
Red-tailed Hawk
Red Fox Spotted Sandpiper North American River Otter Great Horned Owl American Pine Marten Northern Pygmy-Owl American Black Bear Rufous Hummingbird Grizzly Bear Calliope Hummingbird Mountain Goat Belted Kingfisher
Bighorn Sheep
Northern Flicker
Grey Wolf Pileated Woodpecker Little Brown Bat Steller ’ s Jay
Snowshoe Hare
Common Raven
Common Pika Violet-green Swallow Beaver Red-breasted Nuthatch Muskrat Pacific Wren
Meadow Vole
American Dipper
Deer Mice Mountain Bluebird Red Squirrel Varied Thrush
Least Chipmunk
Cedar Waxwing Columbian Ground Squirrel
Yellow Warbler
Dusky Shrew
Townsend ’ s Warbler Dark-eyed Junco Fish , Amphibians Western Tanager & Reptiles Red-winged Blackbird
Westslope Cutthroat Trout Common Grackle
Long-toed Salamander Bull Trout Western Toad
Recommended Western Painted Turtle
Books & Apps :
Common Garter Snake
Elk River Map Guide Handbook of the Canadian Rockies by Ben Gadd Plants of Southern Interior British Columbia & Inland Northwest by Lloyd , Antos , Coupe & Parish Backroad Mapbook , Kootenay Rockies BC iBird Pro App : North America
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5 Island Lake Lodge Open early June - October
• 100 kms of hiking trails from easy walks to full day hikes
• Easy trails include the Old Growth , Lake , Fir & Rail Trails
• ½ Day Guided Interpretive Hikes available
• Dining & on-site lodging options available
islandlakelodge . com | 250-423-3700
Trail Etiquette & Safety :
• Be aware of wildlife , make noise , keep dogs on leash and carry bear spray
• Respect the environment and leave no trace . All garbage must be packed out & deposited in proper receptacles .
• Respect the privilege of accessing trails within private land .
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Old Growth Trail
< To Island Lake Lodge
• Always watch the weather conditions as they can change quickly in mountain environments .
• Bring water and pack snacks for your day to keep up your energy levels .
• Do not go off designated trails
• Motorized vehicles are prohibited
MT . FERNIE PROVINCIAL PARK ROAD
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Fernie Alpine Resort Open late June - early Sept
• 20 + trails ( of which over 10 are of easy difficulty
• Chairlift accessed sightseeing and hiking trails
• Guided & Specialty Hikes available
• On-mountain Interpretive Centre
skifernie . com | 250-423-2435
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LIZARD CREEK
FAIRY CREEK
ELK RIVER
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COKATO ROAD
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Historic Downtown
COAL CREEK
RIVER ROAD
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2nd Ave .
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Surrounded by the Canadian Rocky mountains & spectacular views , Fernie has an abundance of easy hiking trails and nature walks for all levels of ability . From magical old-growth forests to unique geological features , Fernie ’ s flora , fauna and geography will fascinate and delight the senses . Explore with family and friends or hire a guide at Island Lake Lodge , Fernie Alpine Resort or Wild Nature Tours . Scenic nature walks and riverside trails offer shady parks , picnic spots and viewpoints for picture-perfect family photos .
For more information on hiking in Fernie :
Fernie Visitor Information Centre 102 Commerce Road | 250-423-6868 Ferniechamber . com
Fernie Trails Alliance Fernietrailsalliance . com
Tourism Fernie Tourismfernie . com / activities / hiking
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