kids activities

Looking for the best kids activities and summer camps in Fernie, BC? Discover top local programs, from mountain biking to arts and river adventures.

Outdoor Adventure Challenge Trail Passport is a series of skill/age-appropriate trail challenges. The goal is to hike, bike or run the trail, and take a photo at the end or a recognizable spot on the trail. Complete any three of the challenges (trails) during the summer season and receive a prize...

Cross-country skiing has quickly become a popular winter activity in Fernie. With access to a variety of terrain and trail options, residents and visitors alike are choosing the sport to cross train for their summer pursuits or as a budget-friendly activity to do with the whole family.

Whether here for a visit, for the season or year-round, kids in Fernie have it pretty good in the summer months. I can’t get over the options available to them – from bike camps to horse riding, gymnastics to river exploration, drama to reading clubs… it can be almost overwhelming to decide!

Getting kids to fall in love with riding bikes is easy. Let them be kids. Let them have fun! Throughout my childhood I attended swimming lessons at Fernie’s old outdoor pool in Rotary Park. I recall bitterly cold mornings with mist hanging in the air over the pool, teeth chattering, goosebumps as...

The Fernie Little Ripper Trail Passport is a series of skill/age appropriate mountain bike challenges. The goal is to ride the trail, find the checkpoint sign, and record the animal found on the sign in this booklet. Complete four challenges during the mountain bike season and receive a Fernie...