Sunshine in a glass at Fernie Alpine Springs
Bao Bun Tacos at The Chopstick Truck choice from the selection of tasty snacks and drinks or indulge with the latest addition – ice cream sundaes ! The perfect place to stop as you explore Fernie ’ s scenic riverside trails .
If savoury is more your style , Fernie has patios and food trucks to suit every appetite . Take the drive through ancient old growth to Island Lake Lodge for a classic summer burger on the Bear Patio in one of the most spectacular settings in the Canadian Rockies . The food philosophy at Island Lake Lodge is centred around fresh and local cuisine . Don ’ t be surprised to find hand-foraged fiddleheads or chanterelle mushrooms gracing your plate . If you take a stroll around the lake before lunch , you might even spot that most elusive of creatures in the forest ; a chef out seeking nature ’ s bounty .
Looking for the fresh flavours of Asian fusion ? Sometimes on the move , but usually found at their regular location in West Fernie on Highway # 3 , The Chopstick Truck is mixing things up with fresh salad rolls stuffed with prawns , bao bun tacos , a range of bowls and wraps and the latest addition : Pachos . These Vietnamese-inspired nachos include Chopstick ’ s own chips , sumptuous pork belly , pickled cabbage , house made guacamole and garlic aioli .
Feeling thirsty ? Fernie Alpine Springs is a brewery of a different sort . Tasty kombucha is made using the latest technology , alpine spring water , and the freshest of flavours , for a delicious ,
slightly sparkling drink ; just what your summer afternoon needs . Drop by the taproom at 1501 10th Avenue to sample the brews and pick up a bottle or six on your way to enjoy the tranquil Elk River and Annex Park . The delicate beverages also mix beautifully with chilled prosecco for a healthy flavour kick .
When a cocktail is needed for the perfect end to the perfect day , head to Fernie Distillers at 531 1st Avenue
Pine-smoked Pineapple Punch at Fernie Distillers
for the Pine-Smoked Pineapple Punch , featuring Smoky Cinder Liqueur , pineapple & green cardamom-Infused No . 9 Mine Vodka , blended Jamaican rum , fresh lemon juice , maple , House Aromatic Bitters and dehydrated apple & lime . Cinder is Fernie Distillers ’ own unique smoky Lapsang Souchong teainfused liqueur .
For a full list of dining and refreshment options , visit tourismfernie . com / dining .
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