Fly fishing the Elk River
The Elk is a catch-and-release river known for dry-fly fishing for westslope cutthroat trout. The season opens June 15. Book a guided drift-boat trip, since much of the river is hard to reach on foot.
Details ↗Summer in Fernie
From mid-June to September, Fernie is a base for rivers, lakes and trails. The chalet's deck, BBQ and hot tub make it easy to come back after a long day outside.
White water rafting
Raft Class 3 rapids on the lower Elk River or the Class 2–4 Bull River canyon with Fernie outfitters Canyon Raft Company and Tunnel49. Gentler scenic floats suit families.
Details ↗Golf at Fernie Golf Club
An 18-hole, par-70 championship course in town with a driving range, rentals and a clubhouse restaurant. Look for the Ghostrider shadow on Mount Hosmer at sunset.
Details ↗Cliff jumping at Silver Spring Lakes
A 7.6 km return hike from near Elko leads to a chain of clear lakes with cliffs for jumping into the water. Allow 2 to 2.5 hours, and check depth before you jump.
Details ↗Water skiing on Lake Koocanusa
Rent a sport boat or wake boat at Sunshine Houseboats & Marina near Newgate, a 55-minute drive from the chalet. Adult water skis and a wakeboard or kneeboard are included with boat rentals, and tubes are available.
Details ↗Aquatic playground on Lake Koocanusa
Drive 55 minutes to Sunshine Marina's waterpark on Lake Koocanusa, then grab ice cream and tacos at the marina. Great for kids and teens.
Details ↗Mountain biking
Ride from the chalet to the Fernie Alpine Resort downhill bike park, or explore the town's big singletrack network on Mount Fernie, Montane, Fernie Ridge and Mount Proctor.
Details ↗Hiking
Try the easy 4.5 km Fairy Creek Falls trail, the moderate Old Growth Trail among ancient cedars, or the full-day Three Sisters for alpine meadows. Carry bear spray.
Details ↗Lift-accessed sightseeing
Fernie Alpine Resort runs summer chairlift rides, lift-accessed hiking and biking from the base area a short walk from the chalet.
Details ↗Winter in Fernie
Fernie is famous for deep powder. The ski season usually runs from early December to mid-April, and the chalet is a 6-minute walk from the Elk Chair.
Ski and ride Fernie Alpine Resort
Over 2,500 acres, 142+ runs and five alpine bowls, with an average of 883 cm of snow a year. The Elk Chair is a 500 m walk from the chalet.
Details ↗Cat skiing
Island Lake Lodge, about 15 minutes from Fernie, has over 7,000 acres of powder bowls and glades. Fernie Wilderness Adventures also runs single-day snowcat trips.
Details ↗Cross-country skiing
Fernie Alpine Resort grooms about 14 km of classic and skate trails. There are more at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre and 12 km of easy trails at Fernie Golf Club.
Details ↗Snowshoeing and fat biking
Explore the Montane trail network, Mount Fernie Provincial Park and the trails around the resort on snowshoes or a fat bike.
Details ↗Hot tub and après
Come back to the chalet's private hot tub and fireplace, or take the town shuttle (December to April) to downtown Fernie's restaurants.
About the chalet ↗Sources (checked October 2026; confirm details with each operator before you go)
- Tourism Fernie: Fly fishing the Elk River
- Tourism Fernie: White water rafting
- Tourism Fernie: Golf
- 10Adventures: Silver Spring Lakes
- Sunshine Houseboats & Marina: Koocanusa activities
- Sunshine Houseboats & Marina: Watercraft rentals
- Tourism Fernie: Mountain biking
- 10Adventures: Hikes near Fernie
- Fernie Alpine Resort: Resort guide
- Island Lake Lodge: Winter
- HikeBikeTravel: Things to do in Fernie in winter