Winter Activity Providers
Fernie has plenty of activity providers to help you make the most of your winter days! From a quick spin on the outdoor skating rink to a week exploring the big mountain snowmobile trails, we’ ve got all the gear, services, and instructors you’ ll need to develop your confidence, increase your abilities, and make the most of our mountains!
Ascent Helicopters Soar above the Canadian Rocky Mountains on a scenic flight or charter tour. Wedding photo shoots, anniversary flights, backcountry drop-offs and wildlife viewing. Ascenthelicopters. ca | 250-423-1443
College of the Rockies 9-month Mountain Adventure Skills Training course, winter recreational programming and Indoor Climbing Wall. cotr. bc. ca / fernie | 250-423-4691 | 1-866-423-4691
Elk Valley Snow Shepherds Snowmobile guiding, instruction, ride clinics, women-only sessions and Avalanche Safety Training courses. Two-stroke, cold smoke, sledding stoke in the Fernie backcountry. Elkvalleysnowshepherds. com | 250-531-0703
Fernie Alpine Resort Early December, 2022 – Mid April 2023 2,500 acres and an average of 30ft of snow for your best ski, snowboard, fatbike, Nordic and snowshoe adventures! Full service resort, see P6-9 for details. Skifernie. com | 250-423-4655
Fernie Curling Club Drop-in curling from January – March for all abilities. 4 sheets of ice and lounge bar, private bookings available. Ferniecurling. com | 961 6th Ave | 250-423-6553
Fernie Memorial Arena Home of the Fernie Ghostriders – Fernie’ s own KIJHL ice stars! Regular home games and limited public skating. Fernie. ca | 961 6th Ave
Fernie Nordic Society Manages 22km of trails for classic and skate skiing at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre and Fernie Golf Course, plus warming hut, lessons and events. Fernienordic. com | 250-531-0690
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