Guided Hiking

Specialty Hike - Forestry

Event Date(s):

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

The secret history of trees: Forestry

Uncover the story behind the burnt out stumps that dot much of the mountain and how they’re part of a curse from Fernie’s past. Explore the mystical, 800-year-old Old Growth Grove and discover how it gives away the secret of Fernie’s incredible amounts of powder snow in winter.

Explore and find out more about the mountain, the secrets it has to offer and enjoy the beautiful scenery on one of these special hikes! Our specialty hikes are fully guided by our experienced, professional staff.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, hiking, tours, Guided Hiking, Fernie BC, nature

Specialty Hike - Birds & Wildlife

Event Date(s):

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

Creatures of the forest: Birds & Wildlife

People aren’t the only animals that call Fernie home. Some, such as deer, can be seen all over town and some, such as the cougar, are elusive and rarely seen by people. Join our guide as they show you the vibrant array of creatures that can be found here, how to identify tracks and scat, and what to do if you run into a bear.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, hiking, tours, Guided Hiking, Fernie BC, nature

Specialty Hike - Berries & Other Useful Plants

Event Date(s):

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

The all-natural foodie tour: Berries & Other Useful Plants

First Nations people once lived sustainably off the land. Luckily, some of their knowledge still remains. On this hike we show you how nature is not only tasty, but useful as medicine, material and even for cleaning your dishes!

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Fernie Alpine Resort, hiking, tours, Guided Hiking, Fernie BC, nature

Specialty Hike - Mountain Wildflowers

Event Date(s):

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

More than just a pretty face: Mountain Wildflowers

Take a stroll through our colourful sub-alpine meadows and discover why flowers are not only beautiful but also an interesting and important part of the natural landscape & ecosystem.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, hiking, tours, Guided Hiking, Fernie BC, nature

Specialty Hike - Fossils & Geology

Event Date(s):

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

A 380 million-year-old history lesson: Fossils & Geology

Why are the rocks in the Lizard range upside down? And how does Polar Peak tell the story of a mass extinction event 360 million years ago? Find out the answers to these questions and more as we traverse ancient sea beds, uncovering the remnants of the sea creatures that lived in ancient times.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, hiking, tours, Guided Hiking, Fernie BC, nature

Island Lake Lodge's Guided Hike

Event Date(s):

Repeats every day 1 times. Also includes Sun Jul 28 2019, Sun Aug 04 2019, Sun Aug 11 2019, Sun Aug 18 2019, Sun Aug 25 2019, Sun Sep 08 2019.

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Sunday, September 8, 2019

The 7,000 acres of pristine wilderness at Island Lake provides countless hiking opportunities. Whether you are interested in a 30-minute walk or a Full Day hike, Island Lake has hiking trails for all ability levels. We have a full-time trail crew who keeps the trail system well maintained. Want to learn about flora & fauna?

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Guided Hiking, hiking, Island Lake Lodge, Outdoors, summer, Fernie BC, dining

Guided Hike at Island Lake Lodge

Event Date(s):

Repeats every week 1 times. Also includes Sun Jul 15 2018, Sun Aug 05 2018, Sun Aug 05 2018, Sun Aug 12 2018, Sun Aug 19 2018, Sun Aug 26 2018, Sun Sep 09 2018, Sun Sep 16 2018.

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Time:

8:30am

The 7,000 acres of pristine wilderness at Island Lake provides countless hiking opportunities.

Scheduled Guided Hikes / Summer 2018