Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Fall 2019 Edition | Page 36

COAL CREEK & THE ELK RIVER WATERSHED Coal Creek flows into the Elk River within Fernie’s city boundaries at Dogwood Park. The Elk River watershed drains a total area of 4450km 2 . The river starts its voyage at glaciers in Elk Lakes Provincial Park north of Elkford and is joined by over a hundred streams and creeks during its 220km journey to the Koocanusa reservoir. From there, the water flows through the Kootenay River and joins one of the largest rivers in North American, the Columbia River. The Elk River Alliance helps to ensure the river is drinkable, fishable and swimmable for future generations. Visit ElkRiverAlliance.ca for more details. #ferniestoke tourismfernie.com | ferniestoke.com #ferniestoke