Fernie Nordic Trails | Fernie, British Columbia

Fernie has six different areas for nordic skiing. Fernie is well known for its snowfall accumulations for both nordic and alpine skiing.

• Fernie Golf Course
• Elk Valley Nordic Centre
• Fernie Alpine Resort
• Island Lake Lodge
• The Fernie Dyke
• Montane Nordic and Multi-Use Trails

Best Access and Parking Area

Maps and directions are shown here.

Rules and Regulations

A Membership or Day Pass required to ski at the Nordic Centre and at the Golf Course.

Trail System

These trails offer a broad range of diversity. For example the Fernie Dyke allows dogs to accompany skiers. Click here to determine which trails best suite your needs and interests.

• Fernie Golf Course- 12 km of nordic ski trail, optimal for beginners, trail starts at Clubhouse
• Elk Valley Nordic Centre- 9 km of nordic ski trail, access to warming hut
• Fernie Alpine Resort- Two nordic skiing loops, 9 km long, dogs permitted on leash
• Island Lake Lodge- 25 km of nordic ski trail split between lower and upper sections, trail and closed road skiing options *beware of CatSki vehicles frequenting road
• The Fernie Dyke- Follows along the Elk River, accessible in town and popular mutli-use trail (snowshoers, walkers, dogs & nordic skiers)
• Montane Nordic and Multi-Use Trails- 10 km of nordic ski only & non-motorized use trails (walkers, snowshoers, bikers, dogs), access from Fernie Aquatic Centre

Approximate Operation Season

December through March *dependent on snow conditions