Canadian Rockies International (YXC), Cranbrook
Daily flights on Air Canada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal. The drive to the chalet takes about 1 to 1.25 hours.
Details ↗Driving times to the chalet
Fernie Alpine Ski Chalet is at 4235 Snow Pines Road, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0, at Fernie Alpine Resort, 8 km from downtown Fernie on Highway 3 (the Crowsnest Highway). Get directions in Google Maps ↗
| From | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fernie | 8 km | 9 minutes |
| Cranbrook, BC | 92 km | 1 hour |
| Calgary, AB | 300 km | 3 hours |
Winter tires are required on BC highways from October 1 to April 30. Tires must show the M+S or mountain-snowflake symbol and have at least 3.5 mm of tread. Check road conditions at DriveBC before you leave.
Flying in
Calgary International (YYC)
Flights from across North America and Europe. Allow 3 to 3.5 hours to drive to Fernie, or book a Calgary–Fernie shuttle.
Details ↗Glacier Park International, Kalispell (FCA)
Served by Alaska, Delta, United and others. About 2 to 2.5 hours to Fernie, with a 24-hour border crossing on the way.
Details ↗Getting around
- Rent a car at the airport. There are no car rental agencies in Fernie, so pick one up in Cranbrook, Calgary or Kalispell.
- Or take a shuttle. Several companies run airport shuttles from Calgary and Cranbrook, including Tunnel49, Resort Tours, Mountain Man Mike and Mountain Shuttle.
- Ride the town-to-resort shuttle. From December to April a shuttle runs hourly between downtown Fernie and the ski hill. A single ride is $4.
- Walk to the lifts. From the chalet, the Elk Chair is a 500 m walk.
Sources (checked October 2026; confirm details with each operator before you go)