Best of Fernie 2025

One of the celebrated things about Fernie is its pronounced seasons, each unique in their opportunities and beauty.

Fernie is known for its plethora of summer activities with both locals and visitors enjoying the adventures and natural environments this time of year. 

Pretty standard, year after year although we have seen an increase in interest in Nordic skiing and trail running!

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

Trail running is a sport on the rise in most mountain towns, and especially in Fernie with its diverse trail network and hundreds of kms to explore.

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 2025.

There are so many great options at the hill, but of course we all have our favourites... some secret! These three received the top votes in 2025.

Many local businesses are dedicated to supporting locals and visitors get out and explore! A new category this year, here are your favourite tour operators in 2025. 

More and more people are travelling to Fernie with snowmobiles in tow. For those of you into this growing sport, here were your 2025 picks!

Thanks to the Fernie Nordic Society, our classic and skate skiing options have grown over the last few years. Here are this year's picks.

Fat Biking has become a popular sport during the winter months in Fernie, with regular snow grooming and trails upon trails to explore. Here are this year’s top three!

On those rainy summer days or during a cold winter spell, Fernie takes its recreation indoors! Here are 2025's top three.

Walking through town, you’re faced with Fernie’s history at every corner when looking at one of the stunning, restored historical buildings. This is how you voted this year!

Fernie is an artistic community, full of individuals who are creating regularly. Not surprisingly, that has resulted in numerous gallery spaces! This year, you picked these businesses as Fernie’s Best Galleries.

Public art continues to grow in our community, with many murals, statues and outdoor installations throughout town. This year, your picks are vibrant, community-oriented and historical!

With a variety of entertainment opportunities, we thought it only fair to break up the categories especially with the growing popularity of jam nights, big bands, trios and singer/songwriters. Here are Fernie's best live music venues in 2025.

It's fun to shake your booty in Fernie, and with each year the booty-shaking opportunities only get better. Check out 2025's top three.

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 2025, that you won't want to miss in 2026!

With so much biking, running, golfing, skiing and the like, our bodies sometimes need a little TLC. Here are the top three ways Fernie residents and visitors maintain balance.

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.

When you like to play hard, it means you also might want to cross train to ensure you enjoy those recreational pursuits even more! Here are your picks for best fitness facility!

We are so fortunate to have a plethora of options when it comes to pampering ourselves. Here are 2025's best spas!

Admit it - you only let that special hair dresser at your specific salon do your hair. We all have our favourites, here are the three that made the cut in 2025!

Where do we pick up our vitamins, supplements and natural ingredients or products? Here are your picks for 2025.

The retail sector in Fernie is nothing short of amazing - you can literally find everything you need right here in this little town! Here are your picks for summer gear.

You always need great gear when exploring the backcountry, especially during the cold, wet winter months. Here's Fernie's 2025 picks for the best places to get your winter gear.

Fernie has turned into a great shopping destination, with unique stores offering something for everyone. From mountain casual to an evening out, here are 2025's top three fashion hot spots.

There are many choices when looking to pair a little bling or an accessory with your outfit of choice. Here are your top three faves in Fernie in 2025!

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

With a growing little person population in Fernie, and plenty of little people visitors, the shopping sector for kids has really stepped up. Here are your top picks for 2025.

With so many renovations and home building projects going on in and around Fernie, it's not surprising that we have some great options!

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!

Some enjoy a cold beer, chilled glass of wine, or a varietal of Cannabis after a day of work or play. Where were your favourite places to shop for these adult 'treats?'

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 2025's top three!

A good bite to eat to start the day right or maybe a late morning weekend snack. Here are Fernie's brunch picks for 2025!

A good burger is essential, and we all have our go-to locales. These three received the most votes in 2025!

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 2025's top three.

BC has some of the world's greatest wines, and we are lucky to have Fernie restaurants highlighting many on their wine lists. Here are the three menus that made the cut in 2025.

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!

Enjoying a beverage after a day at work, with friends or après ski, these restaurants offer a selection of choices.

For such a small town Fernie has a surprising number and variety of ethnic restaurants. Get out and explore - here are your favourites from 2025.

With even more culinary options available on the streets in Fernie, this newer category covers those delicious street eats. Here's your top three picks for 2025.

Pizza and burgers - staples in any town. These three establishments are your choice for pizza in 2025.

More often than not you're on the go in Fernie, whether you're on your way to your next adventure or heading to the office. Here are great options when you're short of time, 2025's people's choice.

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.

For those visitors on more of a budget, looking for someplace other than your couch, here are three options that received the most votes in 2025.

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

Fernie has an engaged community and draws many visitors who like to get engaged and enjoy the many things on offer here. But just where is the best place to take it all in? Here’s your votes for 2025!

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 2025.

Love seems to bud in Fernie... maybe it's the amazing trails, or sick powder, or abundance of new faces that arrive each and every year. Regardless, here are some great ideas for that first date on the town!

Fernie is notorious for its magical sunsets. Here are your favourite places to catch the skies as the lights fade in 2025.

Not surprisingly, Fernie has a lot of great realtors! This valley is a sought after location to raise a family, recreate with friends, and retire! Here are 2025's top votes. 

They do incredible work in the community, providing essential support to families and individuals in need. See who you picked!

Their work speaks for itself with a commitment to quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Here are your picks for 2025.

Whether it's a quick fix or a major installation, you can count on them to get the job done right! Here are your top picks for 2025.

Whether it’s offering expert advice, helping you find the perfect product, or just making small talk. Here are your picks for 2025!

This employer goes above and beyond to create a positive, inclusive culture, making it a place where employees feel motivated, respected, and supported. Here are your choices for 2025!

When we first started the Fix, over 19 years ago, there were two to three photographers that we worked with. Now, we are so lucky to have such an abundance of talented individuals who regularly highlight the people, community, activities and natural beauty that surround us here in Fernie! Here are your top picks for 2025. 

Whether it’s building sandcastles, playing in the waves, or just enjoying a peaceful sunset, it’s the perfect place to relax and have fun together. Here are your picks for 2025.