The city of Fernie is at an elevation of 3,365 feet and has a population of just over 5000 full-time residents. Of course, having Fernie Alpine Resort here, the population explodes during the winter and becomes a booming Snowboarding/Skier destination.

Summer is great time to visit here as the winter crowds are gone and there is so much to do, including - of course - paddling the local rivers. If you have any questions about the rivers around Fernie or the surrounding area, post a question in 'River Talk', the Fernie paddling resource.

For more information on Fernie including accommodations, real estate, locals reports, web cams, weather, forums, history, dining, and much more, go to Fernie.com