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The City of Fernie is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada, surrounded by the Canadian Rockies. Founded in 1898 and incorporated in July 1904, the municipality presently encompasses a year-round population of approximately 5,600 although the population drastically increases throughout the winter. An additional 1,500 live outside city limits under the jurisdiction of the RDEK.

Fernie lies on the Elk River, along Canada's southernmost east-west transportation corridor through the Rockies that crosses the range via the Crowsnest Pass, 40 kilometres (25 mi) to the east. As the largest and oldest community in the immediate area, Fernie serves as something of a regional centre.

Some of the key attractions and activities in or around Fernie include:
World-class dry-fly trout fishing on the Elk River and its tributaries
Unbeatable skiing and snowboarding at Fernie Alpine Resort from December to April
Moutain biking throughout the region
More than 18 km of recreational trails in the City of Fernie itself
Touring the Historic Downtown and visiting one of the eleven City parks and green spaces
Golfing in the spectucular alpine setting of the Par 72 18-hole Fernie Golf and Country Club
Wildlife viewing in one of North America's most intact eco-systems for large carnivores including grizzly bears, wolves, cougars and lynx)
Waterskiing, canoeing, rafting or houseboating on Lake Koocanusa

Fernie Alpine Resort is an Alpine ski resort, located near the town of Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is known particularly for its high annual snowfall, reportedly the highest of any resort in the Canadian Rockies, and for its powder skiing.

Fernie Alpine Resort:
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city: Fernie
Top elevation: 1925 m
Base elevation: 1068 m
Skiable area: 10.1 km²
Runs: 107
Longest run: 5 km
Lift system: 6 chairlifts
4 surface lifts

The resort has 10 lifts servicing 107 different trails with a vertical drop of 857m (2811 ft). The resort has 2504 skiable acres. The average annual snowfall is 875cm (29ft).

Fernie Alpine Resort is owned by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies which also owns ski areas at Lake Louise Mountain Resort, Kimberley, Nakiska, Mont Sainte-Anne, and Stoneham.

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