Road Trip Cranbrook to Fernie – Elk Valley

Cranbrook Fernie
100
km
1h18
drive
Winter
season

The Itinerary

The Elk Valley in the southern Rockies is one of Canada's best-kept secrets: abundant snow (875 cm/year), friendly resort towns and exceptional ski terrain.

Fernie Alpine Resort is legendary for its "Fernie Factor" powder. Fernie's heritage village (1898) keeps a western charm. In Cranbrook, the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel displays golden-age CP cars. Fort Steele Heritage Town is a restored 1860s gold-rush town. In summer, golf, MTB and fishing on Lake Koocanusa.

Points of Interest

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    Fernie Alpine Resort
    More than 8 m of snow a year and expert ski terrain.
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    Historic Fernie (1898)
    A preserved heritage town with restaurants and breweries.
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    Fort Steele Heritage Town
    An 1860s museum town with costumed staff and traditional trades.
  • ✦
    Lake Koocanusa
    A 145 km reservoir with beaches and summer fishing.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Abode Creek
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Alexander Creek
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Alkaline Lake
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Andrea Creek
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Angus Creek
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Antwerp Creek
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Aqueduct Creek
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Arnold Creek
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Protected areas along the route

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MOUNT FERNIE PARK
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Cranbrook Community Interpretive Forest
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Fernie Mountain Trail Network
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PEAVINE PETROGLYPHS
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JIMSMITH LAKE PARK
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South Star Recreation Trail
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Thunder Meadows Cabin
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MINERAL MONUMENT
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FLORIDA BOWL TRAIL
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Heiko's Camp
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MT BAKER
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Hartley Lake
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Practical info
  • Departure Cranbrook
  • Destination Fernie
  • Distance 100 km
  • Duration 1h18
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season Winter
Themes
Skiing Winter heritage Family Weekend Mining

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