The Fernie Chamber of Commerce was established in 1902, and has a proud history of strengthening business and commerce in the Fernie area. Member businesses and organizations enjoy a wide array of resources, programming, education, advocacy and networking opportunities. #FernieSuccess
Tourism Fernie was established as a non-profit society in November 2007, with the purpose of executing effective tourism marketing, programs and projects that increase local tourism revenue, visitation and economic benefits for Fernie and surrounding area. #FernieStoke
The City of Fernie was incorporated in 1904 and is home to a population of 5, 249 according to the 2016 Canadian census. The local municipal government works out of the historic City Hall building located at 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC.
Established in the mid-1960’s, regional districts were created to meet service needs for the rural areas and to partner with municipalities within their boundaries on the provision of services that are more regional in nature. The Regional District of East Kootenay Area A surrounds the municipal boundary of the City of Fernie.
Ktunaxa (pronounced ‘k-too-nah-ha’) people have occupied the lands adjacent to the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and the Arrow Lakes of British Columbia, Canada for more than 10,000 years. The Traditional Territory of the Ktunaxa Nation covers approximately 70,000 square kilometres (27,000 square miles) within the Kootenay region of south-eastern British Columbia (including Fernie) and historically included parts of Alberta, Montana, Washington and Idaho.
Fernie Alpine Resort is home to 142 ski runs in 5 alpine bowls set across 2,500 acres in the dramatic Lizard Range – less than a 10 minute drive from downtown Fernie. The resort offers world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and hiking and mountain biking in the summer.
Set across 7,000 acres of pristine wilderness on the outskirts of Fernie, Island Lake Lodge is a special place deeply rooted in the local history of the Elk Valley and home to 800-year-old Cedar, Spruce & Douglas Fir Trees. Island Lake Lodge offers outstanding accommodations, dining, a day spa, cat skiing in the winter, and hiking in the summer.
Interior Health is a regional health authority in British Columbia. It is one of the five publicly-funded regional health authorities, serving the southern interior region of BC – including the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie.
School District 5 is the Southeast Kootenay School District covering the southeast corner of the province of British Columbia. They run local public schools Isabella Dicken Elementary School, Fernie Secondary School and the Kootenay Learning Campus. There are also privately operated education institutions in Fernie.
The Fernie Arts Station operates out of the original site of the Canadian Pacific Rail train station at 601 1st Avenue, Fernie that was built in 1908. The facility is operated by the Fernie & District Arts Council who aim to provide a variety of opportunities for residents and visitors to participate in, and appreciate the value of, arts and cultural activities.
The Fernie Museum promotes the living landscapes and cultures of Fernie and the Elk Valley-Crowsnest Pass region through the museum and archives’ feature exhibitions, permanent collections, public programming and community engagement. It is governed by the Fernie and District Historical Society; the Society was founded in 1964, was incorporated in 1976 and has Canadian charitable status. Located at 491 2nd Avenue in downtown Fernie, BC.
The Fernie Heritage Library is Fernie’s hub for literary and literacy activities. The library is housed in the magnificently restored historic post office building, originally built in 1909 – located at 492 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC.
