Fernie BC Travel Guide, Summer 2023 Summer 2023 | Page 6

Spring , Summer & Fall in the Rockies

The warmer months in Fernie bring abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors . Beneath swaying cottonwoods and the soaring peaks of the surrounding Canadian Rockies , mountain trails reach out on both sides of the valley beginning with gentle riverside nature walks and expanding to exhilarating adventure routes for biking , hiking , and running .
The cool , clear waters of the Elk River offer world-class fly fishing , tranquil floats and exhilarating whitewater .
Enjoy the colours of the changing seasons as carpets of summer wildflowers make way for the vibrant oranges and reds of fall foliage . Stroll Historic Downtown Fernie and browse boutique stores and galleries , people-watch from flower-laden streetside patios and discover Fernie ’ s burgeoning public art scene .
Relax in inspiring natural surroundings this summer . Breathe the clean air and enjoy the uncrowded atmosphere . Spend quality time with family and friends .
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