Fernie Nordic Trails

British Columbia's Fernie is well known for its snowfall accumulations and offers six different areas for nordic skiing in and around town.

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