Best of Fernie 2017

The number of summer activities is on the rise in this beautiful Valley, drawing numerous people to our community with a substantial increase in summer tourism year after year.

Mountain biking has grown exponentially over the last few years, especially with the increase of events taking place in Fernie. Fortunately the Fernie Trails Alliance keeps our network up to speed, maintaining and building all summer long to keep this recreational activity at its best!

Arriving at one of the many peaks surrounding this Valley, and taking in the awesome views is always a summer highlight. Here are your favourites from 2017.

More and more people are travelling to Fernie with snowmobiles in tow. For those of you into this growing sport, here were your 2017 picks!

On those rainy summer days or during a cold winter spell, Fernie takes its recreation indoors! Here are 2017's top three.

Once in a while if we're not maintaining balance, we leave ourselves open to injury. Here are the three top ways we keep this at bay or work through any injuries that occur.

We are so fortunate to have a plethora of options when it comes to pampering ourselves. Here are 2017's best spas!

Where do we pick up our vitamins, supplements and natural ingredients or products? Here are your picks for 2017.

You always need great gear when exploring the backcountry, especially during the cold, wet winter months. Here's Fernie's 2017 picks for the best places to get your winter gear.

Yes, you can find everything you need for the kids in your life in Fernie! With a growing little person population, and plenty of little people visitors, the shopping sector has really stepped up. Here are your top picks for 2017.

Most days in Fernie, you need something comfortable, built for the current weather, that is also fashionable - we call it mountain casual!

Whether visiting or living here, you need a good source of energy to keep up with your recreational pursuits. Fortunately, there is a plethora of shopping opportunities available to help keep the fridge stocked!

Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, it's difficult to turn down the amazing goodies offered at a variety of shops, cafes and stores in town. Check out 2017's top three!

Finding a great cup of coffee in Fernie is far from difficult. With numerous locally run coffee shops, each with its own flavour, it's easy to find your favourite. Here are the three that received the top votes in 2017.

When it comes to the evening portion of your Fernie experience there is a range of options. Many of the restaurants are known for their ambient nature, an outing in itself. Here are 2017's top three.

Certain cuisines would just not taste the same without a complementary beer, and there are many restaurants and bars in town that go the extra mile to ensure this perfect match is available... sometimes making it quite a difficult choice!

With a variety of entertainment opportunities, we thought it only fair to break up the categories this year especially with the growing popularity of jam nights, big bands, trios and singer/songwriters. Here are Fernie's best live music venues in 2017.

For such a small town Fernie has a surprising number and variety of ethnic restaurants. Get out and explore - here are your favourites from 2017.

Pizza and burgers - staples in any town. These three establishments are your choice for pizza in 2017.

People are going to want to visit you in Fernie - period. Here are great options to send family members or those looking for somewhere cozy to spend the nights.

You all had some fabulous ideas on the best way to spend $20 in Fernie. Here are the three that received the most votes.

Events of all types are on the rise in Fernie, thanks to the many volunteers and organizations putting the time and effort into putting them on. Here are the hot items of 2017, that you won't want to miss in 2018!

There are so many reasons for living in Fernie, but these three keep making the cut year after year.

There are many "isms" in Fernie that one must truly learn and get on board with... some more than others (seriously, the 20cm rule should be law). Here are your top choices for 2017.