Fernie travel guide

Fernie Tourism | Fernie Guide

You're Going to Love Fernie

With a population of 5,019, Fernie is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fernie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fernie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Griz Bar (5339 Fernie Ski Hill Rd RR 6) and Legends Mountain Eatery (5339 Fernie Ski Hill Rd RR 6) are great picks.

When to visit Fernie

Fernie in November
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fernie in November
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fernie

Plane

Although Fernie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cranbrook (YXC), which is located 53 km from Fernie. The shortest flight to Fernie from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 6h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Fernie is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 186 km from Fernie. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Fernie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cranbrook (YXC), which is located 53 km from Fernie. The shortest flight to Fernie from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 6h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Fernie is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 186 km from Fernie. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Fernie

Airlines serving Fernie

Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,913 reviews)

Where to stay in Fernie

Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fernie Slopeside Lodge and Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Fernie.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fernie

Most booked hotels in Fernie

Lizard Creek Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 363 reviews)
$135+
Park Place Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 333 reviews)
$161+
Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 276 reviews)
$164+
Fernie Stanford Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1262 reviews)
$99+
Fernie Slopeside Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.6, 81 reviews)
$78+
Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Fernie
2 stars
Good (7.2, 548 reviews)
$82+

Renting a car in Fernie

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Fernie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Fernie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.