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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