Elk Valley
Fernie is nestled deep in the BC Rockies and offers a wide range of activities for all the family to enjoy. It has excellent hiking and biking trails and some of the best fishing in North America on the crystal clear Elk River. Fernie and the Elk Valley are the most accessible areas to get into the wilds of the Rockies and with the beautiful Waterton Lake National Park to the south and the Rockies National Park to the sorth, it is a truly unspoiled natural haven.
Elk Valley
Fernie is awash with prepared trails and mountain bike obstacles Mountain Biking; or you can sample some of the Rockies' finest climbing terrain.
Fancy combining the World class trout fly-fishing of the Elk River, Crowsnest and Wigwam Rivers:Fly-Fishing; with a round at Fernie's championship golf course (with Canada's first Greg Norman-designed course on the way): Golf in Fernie;
For the wildlife lover, Fernie is nestled amongst unspoiled wilderness and there are numerous routes to explore: Hiking and Wildlife Trails; Hiking and Wildlife Trails
For the more adventurous, the Elk River offers some seriously challenging kayaking and white-water rafting:Kayaking and White Water Rafting; whilst for others, horse riding is one of the more popular ways to sample the region's beauty.
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The East Kooteney region of the Rockies tends to play little sister to the more famed Albertan Rockies areas. This imbalance will not last for long. The East Kooteneys and the Elk Valley in particular offer equally as beautiful scenary but with the added bonus of unspoiled wilderness areas.
The fishing, hiking, mountain biking and kayaking availalble from Fernie make it a certain future summer as well as famed winter destination. |
| Fishing | Fly fishing on the Elk River
The Elk, Wigwam, Flathead and Bull Rivers are amongst the top North American rivers for those who wish to fly fish for trout. Visitors can enjoy the easily accessible fishing on the Elk, or can be guided to some outstanding spots on the other three rivers to catch some seriously big Bull and Cutthroat Trout.
The crystal clear waters of the Elk Valley and the spectacular scenery ensure that anglers have a wonderful trip. We can offer guided fishing trips to any of the four rivers, either drift, raft or wading.
Island Lake Fishing and the Kookanuska
Fernie is blessed not only with world leading rivers, but some of the local natural and man-made lakes offer breathtaking scenery and excellent fishing. | | Hiking | Hiking and Wildlife Viewing in the Rockies
The Canadian Rockies offers amongst the world's finest yet easily accessible wilderness terrain. Fernie, situated in the heart of the Rockies range, has some of the most scenic alpine and sub-alpine terrain awash with flora and fauna.
Fernie, midway down the impressive Elk Valley, offers Mount Fernie Provincial Park with its giant old growth Cedars, whilst to the East are the Wigwam and Flathead Rivers, to the West the Bull River, to the North we have the BC wilderness capital Elkford and to the South we have stunning Lake Kookanuska.
Guided Trekking and Wilderness Walks
Depending upon your level of experience and planned level of exersion we can plan a suitable event from a short woodland nature walk, through a 3-hour nature trail to a 5-day high level mountain hike.
For those wishing to hike alone, there are plenty of good guide maps available, and we must suggest any keen visitors obtain a copy of The Canadian Rockies Handbook by Ben Gadd - since it offers an unbeatable overview of the geography, geology and ecology of the region. | | Kayaking | White Water Rafting in the Rockies
Fernie is blessed with some of the most scenic and exhilarating rafting conditions in North America. Elk Valley Vacations, through its close relationship with one of the leading local operators, can offer day or overnight rafting trips on the Elk and Bull Rivers.
Bull River Rafting
The Bull River is situated on the western side of the Lizard ridge from Fernie, and offers a more remote but wonderfully scenic and also exhilarating venue for white water rafting...
Elk River White Water Rafting
The Elk River, especially during the peak melt season in early summer, offers some excellent gully and rapids rafting... | | Mountain Biking | Mountain Biking the Canadian Rockies
The Fernie area, like many within the Rockies, is blessed with outstanding on and off-road biking terrain. Our Lodge manager, John competed in the 600km Transrockies Mountain Bike Race in the summer of 2004, and is able to provide ample guidance for anyone interested in taking cross-country mountain-bike trails in the Fernie area.
Fernie itself has over 30 marked trails, many with obstacles such as ramps and jumps. For those who prefer the downhill aspect, then Fernie Alpine Resort opens its ski lifts and has numerous excellent graded downhill runs.
One of Fernie's leading biking operators is Fernie Fat Tire, they can arrange up to week long itineraries for visitors. Fernie Fat Tire.
Should any guests wish to add biking to their activities whist staying with us, then we will be more than happy to assist. |
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| Targeted Activities |
Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Back Riding, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Trail Running |
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May to October
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| Altitude: |
1000-2300 meters |
| Area Size: |
50000+ acres |
| Number of Lifts: |
10 |
| Camping: |
Allowed |
| Rescue Services: |
Mountain Rescue Services Present with Helicopter Evacuation |
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Elk View Lodge
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Fernie / British Columbia / Canada
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Starting Price: $70.00
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Elk View Lodge, located in a secluded woodland setting just a mile from Fernie, is one of the BC Rockies' most impressive Inn-style accommodations ideal for skiing, fishing or family vacations....
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Lodge Accommodation Packages at Elk View Lodge
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Fernie / British Columbia / Canada
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Starting Price: $70.00
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Elk View Lodge is one of the most impressive chalet-style accommodations in the Rockies. We offer great rates for groups and are ideally suited to families or corporate groups requiring catering....
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