July 8, 2026 - Located in the Canadian Rockies of southeast British Columbia, Fernie is a vibrant, year-round outdoor adventure destination with an impressive cycling trail network for riders of all levels.

There are literally hundreds of trails to choose from across eight areas, including mountain biking, gravel cycling, downhill via lift access, bikepacking from April through October, and fat biking in winter.

Fernie Alpine Resort’s lift-access bike park features over 30 trails in summer from late June to early September, with everything from family-friendly routes to double black diamond trails.

There are countless gravel routes highlighted by the Fernie Gravel Grind race in July, and if bikepacking is your game, Fernie is located at one of the stops on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Local bikepacking routes include Hartley Lake for a 30km return day trip or the mammoth Summer Lake 130km return multi-day adventure.

Fernie also hosts many events and races such as the Fernie Singletrack 3 (part of the TransRockies Race Series), the already mentioned Fernie Gravel Grind, the Canada Cup Dunbar Summer Series and more.

Class 1 e-bikes are welcome on the trails in Fernie, making it an accessible cycling destination for riders of all stripes.

Fernie also offers a diverse range of accommodations to suit different budgets, from hotels and luxurious condos to chalets, tiny homes, PODs, and more.

The food scene in Fernie ranges from eclectic dining to suite all tastes, along with craft brews at Fernie Brewing Company, award-winning spirits at Fernie Distillers.

Fernie also offers a variety of shopping options at independent boutique shops, spas, and wellness and sauna establishments.

Other popular outdoor activities include valley and alpine hiking, dry fly-fishing on the freestone Elk River, whitewater rafting, SUP, kayaking, and golfing.

A mere three-hour drive southwest of Calgary or a two-hour drive from Glacier Park International Airport (Kalispell, MT), Fernie beckons to be explored in a welcoming mountain atmosphere.

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