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Canada Day in Fernie

Event Date: 
Monday, July 1, 2019
Time: 
12:00pm - 9:00pm

The City of Fernie invites the community to join for a celebration of Canada’s birthday on July 1 from 12pm-9pm at the Fernie Aquatic Centre Grounds. The event will include a full lineup of live music, children’s activities, the Mountain Market, free swimming at the pool from 1pm-3pm, and much more.

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City of Fernie, Canada Day, Festival, family fun, activities, summer, Outdoors

Tony Servello Senior Open

Event Date: 
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Time: 
10:00am

One of club's most popular events, for men and women aged 55+.

Shotgun Start - All welcome. 
18 holes individual stroke play.

Tony Servello Trophy - Individual Prizes will be awarded by flight- 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. To register please call the pro-shop at 250-423-7773.

 

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Fernie Golf Club, Golfing, Fernie BC, golf, Outdoors, community

Junior Open

Event Date: 
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Time: 
12:00pm

Annual East Kootenay Junior Open - come and show us what you've got!

  • 12 noon tournament start with allocated Tee Times
  • 18 holes stroke play, competitive & non-competitive flights

To register please call the pro-shop at 250-423-7773.

 

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Fernie Golf Club, Golfing, Fernie BC, golf, Outdoors, community

3rd Annual Elk Valley Ultra 50km & Relay

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Jul 27 2019.
Friday, July 26, 2019
Saturday, July 27, 2019

Fernie's high-vert, beautiful and challenging ultra, is back once again. Utilising some of the best, beautiful and backcountry trails, this race promises an amazing race experience, in the mountain town of Fernie, BC.

REGISTRATION
Sold out for 2019.

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Trail Running, Stag Leap, Fernie BC, Outdoors

Forage in the Forest

Event Date: 
Repeats every day 1 times. Also includes Tue Aug 13 2019.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Time: 
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Wildsight members $20 / Nonmembers $30 (cost includes lifetime Wildsight membership)

Take a hike in the Mt. Fernie Provincial Park and use your senses to forage in the forest for food, medicinal plants, and inspiration for technology. This tour is either led by naturalist Lee-Anne Walker or Mary Cosman. Please meet at the Wildsight Elk Valley office at 891 2nd Avenue. Arrive 15 minutes early please and wear appropriate footwear and clothing. We recommend that you bring water, a snack, and a camera and writing pad.

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wildsight, Fernie BC, nature, nature tours, Outdoors

Scott Thursday Night Race Series

Event Date: 
Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Aug 29 2019.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Time: 
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Come out every Thursday for an evening of fun, gravity-fed mountain biking, great post-race draw prizes from SCOTT and Fox, and post-race refreshments at Legends Mountain Eatery!

Register by 6:30pm on race day at the Adventure Cabin in the plaza at the base of the resort. The race starts at 7pm SHARP at the start of the race route. Race route information will be confirmed at the Adventure Centre on race day and on the Fernie Alpine Resort facebook page.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, Mountain Biking, Fernie BC, Outdoors, Biking

The North Face Trail Race Series

Event Date: 
Repeats every day 1 times. Also includes Thu Jul 18 2019, Thu Aug 01 2019, Thu Aug 15 2019, Thu Aug 29 2019.
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Time: 
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Join Fernie Alpine Resort for this bi-weekly trail run race series. 

Runners test your skills on the trails up at Fernie Alpine Resort for this fun trail race series.  Each race will be run on a different designated route and is open to all levels of trail runners.  All racers get to enjoy a post-race beverage and are eligible for prizing from The North Face!

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Fernie Alpine Resort, Trail Running, North Face, Outdoors, Fernie BC

Women's Trail Running Retreat

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 16 2019.
Friday, June 14, 2019
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Sunday, June 16, 2019

Hosted by Magi Scallion, an avid trail runner with a special fondness for flowy trails, Magi has represented Canada internationally in trail running as well as cross country skiing and now sharing her passion for trail running through retreats, clinics, and camps.

This clinic will cover uphill and downhill running technique, program design, and general running form.

All Included:

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lizard creek lodge, Trail Running, Fernie Alpine Resort, Outdoors, Fernie BC

Community Golf Day

Event Date: 
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Time: 
1:00pm

Free golfing and activities for residents of the Elk Valley & area. 

  • Play 5 holes, 9 holes or all 18 holes for free
  •  Free use of the driving range
  • Games and contests on the driving range for adults and kids
  • Kids games on the practice putting green
  • Reduced rates on equipment rental
  • Cart tours of the golf course by maintenance staff

 

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Fernie Golf Club, Golfing, Fernie BC, golf, Outdoors, community

Cross Country Exploration on Two Wheels

Posted: 
May 02, 2019

Every year, I come up with different trails and loops to recommend to locals and visitors. You would think coming up with something new might be difficult, but it’s actually quite the opposite! We are so blessed in this Valley. 

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Mountain Biking, Fernie Trails Alliance, Fernie BC, Outdoors, Fernie Mountain Bike Club, summer, Biking