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Fall Iconic Photo Spots (CONT)
Island Lake Lodge, open till October 8th, has a series of its own Iconic Photo Spots
each with magnificent views of the Canadian Rockies.
The bench on Hyper Ventilation Trail on
Castle Mountain offers great views of
the valley looking west, and is popular
for mountain bikers and hikers. Fairy Creek Falls is one of Fernie’s
most popular and family-friendly trails.
A short, mostly flat hike leads to this
lovely spot from the Visitor Centre.
Mt Fernie Provincial Park’s lush forest
and easy trails provide many photo
opportunities. Access Sherwoody
Trail from various points within the
campground area. The Old Growth Trail begins 4km from
the Island Lake Lodge lower parking lot.
It features Western Red Cedars. This is
the furthest east these giants grow.
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