Nevados
Latin-inspired tapas with a long list of tequila and mezcal. A lively spot for a group dinner after skiing.
Nevados on Facebook ↗A mountain town with a mining past
Fernie was founded in 1898 and grew up around coal mining in the Elk Valley. Today its historic downtown is full of restaurants, cafés and shops, 9 minutes' drive from the chalet.
1898founded
6,320+year-round residents
1,010 mtown elevation
MTMountain Time, same as Calgary
Good to know: Fernie is on Mountain Time, one hour ahead of Vancouver. Restaurant hours change by season, so check before you go and book ahead for big groups.
Our favourite restaurants
These are the places we go back to every time we're in Fernie.
Yamagoya Sushi
Made-to-order sushi, a sake bar and private tatami rooms, with a summer patio facing the Lizard Range. Try the Fernie Roll. Opens at 5 pm, and the main room doesn't take reservations.
yamagoya.ca ↗Himalayan Spice Bistro
Warming curries made with Himalayan spices. Open daily from 4 pm to 10 pm for dine-in, takeout and delivery.
himalayanspicebistro.com ↗Bridge Bistro
On the bank of the Elk River beside the West Fernie bridge, with a riverside patio in summer. Known for its eggs Benny at breakfast. Call (250) 423-3002 to reserve.
thebridgebistro.com ↗Loaf Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Neapolitan-style pizza from dough fermented for 72 hours, fresh pasta like the Loaf Lasagna, and a brunch menu with tiramisu French toast.
theloaf.ca ↗Big Bang Bagels
Bagels baked fresh every morning and breakfast bagel sandwiches like The Griz. Grab one with an espresso on your way up the hill.
bigbangbagels.com ↗Takeout nights at the chalet
Sometimes the best après is staying in. Pick up dinner in town, then eat together at the dining table and finish in the hot tub.
Himalayan Spice Bistro
Order online and pick up on your way back to the chalet. Perfect after a long ski day.
Order online ↗Funky Goat Pizza
Our go-to for pizza nights in. Grab a few pies for the whole group and eat at the big table.
Funky Goat on Facebook ↗Sources (checked October 2026; confirm details with each operator before you go)