Fernie Mountain Recreation & Outdoor Guides
Submitted by
Fix on July 1, 2026.
The 29th annual Elk River raft race for 2026 was one to remember. There were more than 160 keen paddlers in creative costumes vying for the top prize, racing from the Dicken Road put-in to the Dogwood Park boat launch. Every year, event proceeds are donated to the Elk River Alliance (ERA) for their...
The Fernie Trails Alliance, Coal Creek Heritage Society and Tourism Fernie are excited to invite the community to celebrate the official opening of the new Coal Creek Heritage Trail Suspension Bridge. This exciting project is a major milestone in connecting the North and South sides of the Coal...
With all due respect to our favourite Mon Calamari admiral, it’s not a trap, it’s just trap. Every Wednesday evening from May until Thanksgiving the Fernie Rod and Gun Club hosts the shotgun sport known as “trap shooting” or simply trap. Trap in Fernie is relatively new as our field was just...
Submitted by
Fix on June 10, 2026.
The Elk River Alliance (ERA) hosted a successful River Ready Season Kick-off in Fernie on June 4 to promote and celebrate a safe start to the season. Nearly 100 avid anglers, rafters, guides, and river enthusiasts gathered to learn, connect, and celebrate another summer on the Elk River. Speakers...
Submitted by
Fix on June 8, 2026.
CRANBROOK, BC — Registration is now open for the 2026 Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo, returning to Cranbrook on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Organized by the Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club in partnership with JCI Kootenay, the event continues to grow as one of the Kootenays’ premier cycling experiences...
Fernie’s trail network is one of the things that makes our community truly special. Whether you’re riding, running, hiking, or simply walking your dog, our trails are a daily part of life for thousands of residents—and a major reason visitors choose Fernie year after year. But what many people don’t...
Submitted by
Fix on May 18, 2026.
Looking for the best kids activities and summer camps in Fernie, BC? Discover top local programs, from mountain biking to arts and river adventures.
Submitted by
Fix on May 4, 2026.
Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 3–9, and the Regional District of East Kootenay is encouraging residents to take simple steps now to be better prepared for emergencies and to help build stronger, more resilient communities in the process. “Preparedness starts at home,” says RDEK...
Each March, on average, Fernie receives about 60 millimetres (mm) of rain. This past March, the city saw 50 mm on March 19 alone, with another 30 mm falling the next day and 20 more the day after that. That’s roughly 100 mm in less than 72 hours. Fernie has always lived alongside flood risk. Long...
Submitted by
Fix on April 29, 2026.
A unique community partnership is brewing this spring - literally. The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) has been selected as the featured charity for Fernie Brewing Company’s “Cheers to Charity” program for the months of April and May. The initiative, which has been running since 2013...
